Verizon is one of three major carriers in the US — along with AT&T and T-Mobile. But reliable coverage isn’t the only benefit you can get if you’re looking to sign up or switch from a competitor. There are also some excellent deals available that could get you your next phone for free, along with some service plan discounts that can help knock a a few bucks off your monthly bill.
To help you take full advantage of these carrier offers, we’ve outlined some of the best deals and how the savings work below. Verizon offers deals year-round, but the details change frequently. We’ll keep this page updated with the latest bargains, so be sure to check back whenever you’re looking to upgrade or switch from another carrier.
Best Verizon phone deals
Verizon routinely offers substantial savings on phones, but it’s important to note that the majority of these discounts are applied as credits over a period of 36 months. This means you’ll need to remain a Verizon customer for at least three years to pay off your phone. You’ll be responsible for any remaining charges if you cancel before that period ends.
Verizon is offering hundreds off all iPhone 16 models right now — including the new budget-friendly iPhone 16E. Adding a new line on an Unlimited Ultimate plan will score you the basic iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free, or knock $1,020 off the 16 Pro Max, which drops the price down to just $5 per month. If you’d rather be on a more affordable myPlan line, you can still grab the iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free or save up to $1,000 the 16 Pro Max when both trading in an eligible device and activating a new line of service.
If you’re after the more affordable iPhone 16E, a new line on any plan will save you $420, which knocks the price down to just $5 per month. You can also get it for free with both a new unlimited line and an eligible trade-in. All discounts are applied as bill credits over 36 months.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series
Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy S25 series is available now, and Verizon is offering savings on all three models. Adding a new line on an Unlimited Plus or Ultimate plan knocks $800 off the basic Galaxy S25, which puts the 128GB model in you’re pocket for free. A new Unlimited Ultimate line will also get you the step-up Galaxy S25 Plus for free and knock $1,120 off the S25 Ultra, which drops the price down to just $5 per month.
If you’re trading in an old phone and activating a new myPlan line, you can save up to $1,000 — scoring you the basic S25 and S25 Plus for free or the S25 Ultra for as little as $8 per month.
You can also get a free Galaxy Watch 7 or a Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G when bundled with the purchase, but you’ll need a new line and an unlimited plan for these devices.
Though the next-gen models just hit shelves, last year’s Galaxy S24 is still an excellent Android, and you can snag it for free right now. To get the deal, you’ll need to activate a new line of service on an Unlimited Ultimate plan, with no trade-in required. The more affordable Galaxy S24 FE is also available for free with a new line on an Unlimited Welcome, Plus or Ultimate plan. Currently, there aren’t any special offers on the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the S24 Plus is sold out.
Verizon is offering savings on all four models in Google’s latest and greatest Pixel 9 lineup. If you’re only after the basic Pixel 9, you can get it for free with a new line on an Unlimited Plus or Ultimate plan. A new line on an Unlimited Ultimate plan will also net you the Pixel 9 Pro for free or knock $1,020 off the 9 Pro XL, which drops the price down to just $5 per month.
Or, you can save up to $1,000 with both a new line and a trade-in, which scores you the basic Pixel 9 and 9 Pro for free, the 9 Pro XL for $6 per month and the 9 Pro Fold for $22 a month.
Plus, you can bundle this purchase with a free Pixel Watch 2 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G, but you’ll need to activate a new line for these devices.
Best Verizon plan deals
If you’re looking to switch to Verizon, there are a few deals on various plans that may make you lean toward one or the other. Promotions on plans are less common these days, though oftentimes you can get some free extras such as free streaming-service and music subscriptions with enrollment in some of the higher-end 5G plans.
There are a few things to note on Verizon’s plans. First, Verizon often limits these perks to one per account, so only one person on a family plan needs to be on an Unlimited Plan to get the Disney bundle (Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu). Other people on the plan can be on cheaper plans like 5G Start — though it is worth mentioning that Verizon limits access to its fastest 5G networks (what it calls 5G Ultra Wideband) to its pricier unlimited plans.
Your company may also offer a corporate discount on plans, but you will need to check to see if that applies to personal accounts. Those who have Fios can check if a corporate discount is available at Verizon’s Deals at Work site.
Are you a teacher, or is someone on your family plan a teacher? You could save on your wireless bill. Verizon offers a teacher discount of up to $25 off per month depending on how many lines you have.
Verizon uses ID.me to verify eligibility, with the discount appearing on your bill in “one to two billing cycles.” You only need to have one teacher on your plan to get the discount to apply for all lines.
Verizon’s deal for nurses is identical to the teachers’ deal mentioned above, with up to a $25 discount each month on wireless plans.
You’ll need to verify your employment through ID.me, with the discount appearing in “one to two billing cycles.” Only one nurse needs to be on your account for all lines to get the savings, though you can’t combine the nurse discount with the teacher offer.
Military, first responders, volunteers
Verizon offers a discount to active-duty military, veterans and first responders. Like with the nurse and teacher deals, you only need one person on your plan to meet these qualifications to be eligible for up to $25 off, which will vary depending on how many lines you have.
Verizon is using ID.me to verify eligibility, with the military offer available to both active-duty service members and veterans. The first responder deal is open to “firefighters, police, EMS workers, retirees, volunteers and immediate family of those fallen in the line of duty.”
Verizon’s student discount is actually pretty good. You need to be an “actively enrolled student (including online enrollment) in a US secondary educational institution of higher learning, including undergraduate, graduate and/or vocational school or institution.”
If you fit that description, you can get four years of discounts with one line getting $10 off each month and two lines getting $25 off. The discount is available on many current plans, including the Unlimited Welcome plan.
Verizon is verifying enrollment through UNIDAYS and capping the discount at two lines per account. Verizon is also requiring annual verification that you’re still enrolled.
Discounts for people age 55 or above
Verizon has a discount for customers ages 55 or above, though you will need to be in Florida to get it. If you do, you can get unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE data for $62 a month on one line or $84 a month for two lines. Like the student deal, this is capped at a max of two lines per account.
One of Verizon’s most unique offers is that customers on eligible unlimited plans can add a variety of services and subscriptions for a flat rate of just $10 per month. That includes memberships, subscriptions and benefits like Walmart Plus, Disney Plus bundles, a 100GB hotspot and much more. At just $10 per month, signing up through Verizon could save you as much as $35 per month compared to signing up individually.
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