Major wireless carriers: A necessary evil if you travel a lot, have a family, or are just interested in coverage that’s reliably consistent and widespread. AT&T is the third-largest provider in the US (first for 5G), with the largest coverage map. I’ve had various AT&T plans for more than a decade, first for just myself and now for my whole family, even though I only get one cell bar at my house and have to stand in one 5-square-foot patch of yard to make a phone call. And have lost entire days of my life to fighting unexpected random charges and upsells. (Verizon is somehow worse.) But anyway! AT&T is fine, it has all the latest phones, and there are some legitimately good perks, like no roaming in Canada or Mexico with select plans. If you know you’re going to have to go with one of the big guys, don’t sign up without checking out the below discounts first.
Save on AT&T Prepaid Phone Plans With the Latest Deals
An AT&T prepaid phone plan is one of the easiest ways to save big on your future phone bills. AT&T has a wide selection of prepaid phone plans, including 5G prepaid plans and multi-month long-term plans. For as low as $25 per month, you’ll get unlimited talk, text, and data. Plus, all AT&T prepaid plans include AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security, and are eligible for an eSIM or SIM card for as little as $0.99.
Get the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for $0
We on the WIRED Reviews team love the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We rated it a high 8/10 because of its built-in privacy display. We also loved the horizon lock to capture super steady video footage. Plus, it has excellent performance, great battery life, and a reliable quad-camera system. And right now, you can get a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for free with an eligible trade-in (in any condition, but has a required trade-in of Galaxy S24+, Z Fold5, or newer).
Save Over $600 a Year With AT&T Fiber
AT&T Fiber claims to be the fastest internet network in America. You can find out for yourself (for less) with this new deal. When first time customers sign up for Fiber now, they’ll get 1 Gigabyte for only $37 per month. That’s over $600 in savings per year!
Are There AT&T Promos for Existing Customers?
But I already have AT&T, you might be saying—new deals never apply to me. Do you have AT&T internet, though? If, like me, you have AT&T for your phone plan and Xfinity or CenturyLink for internet, did you know you can save 20% off your AT&T bill every single month if you bundle your internet service with unlimited wireless? This applies to both current phone customers and current internet customers who don’t have both plans.
AT&T wants to reward you for your loyalty: when you sign up for AT&T Fiber and eligible wireless plans, you can get up to $150 in AT&T Visa Reward Cards. Be sure to check out the AT&T deals page for more details on that offer, along with other great ways to save.
AT&T Discounts for Professionals and Students
One of the reasons I went with AT&T in the first place is because my husband is a college professor and we get a generous 25% off our bill. This 25% discount applies for all teachers, as well as active military, veterans, first responders, and many medical professionals. Not one of the above? Students and union members can save $10 per line per month, and union members can also score 20% off accessories like cases, and stuff you used to be able to get with your phones, like chargers and cords.
How Can I Make My AT&T Plan Cheaper?
Not a new customer; not in a place to bundle; and not a teacher/first responder, in the military, or a student? All is not lost on the discount front. You can save over $800 a year on AT&T Wireless when you bundle four unlimited wireless plans with your current internet plan. (Savings based on 20% discount on four voice lines with eligible internet service, plus $10/month discount with eligible AutoPay & paperless bill, which starts within two bills.)
You can also get a discount on a new phone with an eligible trade-in, but the best deal yet may be the fact AT&T lets you try its wireless free for 30 days. Keep your current service and phone number while trying out AT&T’s network from your device—no catches or commitments. You don’t even need a credit card. It’s a great way to see if you get good service where you’ll be using the phone most.
Get 20% Off an AT&T Premium Plan
Don’t need four unlimited wireless plans? Check out if your employer offers a discount—a couple of mine have in the past, and you can save $10 per month per line on the unlimited plan. Check here to see if your workplace qualifies. With this AT&T discount, select business employees will be rewarded just for working where they do and can save 20% per line on the AT&T Premium 2.0SM plan with an employer discount. This deal will be credited within three bill cycles and is available to qualified employees, students, and authorized individuals of eligible companies, universities and sponsoring organizations with a qualifying business or service agreement. Just your validate eligibility online or provide valid employee badge or paystub, student ID, or approved proof of eligibility in-store.
Save More With AT&T Family Plans
If you want multiple people on your phone line or are adding a line for your child’s first phone, an AT&T Family Plan is one of the most cost effective ways to make the change. With AT&T family plans, you can mix and match any of AT&T’s unlimited plans to get great deals and serious discounts on any smartphone for each family member. Depending on what you choose, plans start at only $36 per month, per line (for 4 lines).
Get two AT&T 55+ lines for $35 Per Month
If your parent, grandparent or yourself (if over 55 years old) is looking to switch up their phone provider, be sure to snag this bundle deal exclusively for senior citizens. With AT&T 55+ plans, you can bundle two lines of unlimited wireless and home internet from AT&T for $99 per month if you’re 55 years old or older. That’s a total of $550 in annual savings when compared to an AT&T Value 2.0 plan with 2 lines and Internet 300! You’ll just need to choose your wireless lines, which will be $35 per month alone, then whether your home is eligible for AT&T Fiber or AT&T Internet Air, you’ll pay $29 per month for home internet. Plus, you can get AT&T Internet Backup included, meaning that if your internet goes down, your wireless data can provide coverage so you stay connected.
Choose AT&T for the Best Internet for Gaming
If you’re a big gamer, you’re going to want fast, reliable internet that’ll provide clear, bright graphics without laggy gameplay or interactive audio. AT&T Fiber with All-Fi promises to give gamers everything they look for in a service, with super fast speeds (up to 5 GIG), and tons of bandwidth for fast upload and download speeds.
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