Subj : Verizon has free phones - even the iPhone 17 Pro - and I've tried To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Thu Nov 20 2025 23:30:08 Verizon has free phones - even the iPhone 17 Pro - and I've tried them all, here's what to buy and what to skip Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:01:01 +0000 Description: You can get a phone for free if you sign a three-year agreement with Verizon, but not all those free phones are worth buying. Here are my favorites from those I've tested. FULL STORY ====================================================================== If you want a new smartphone at the lowest possible price for a Black Friday deal , signing up for a long-term agreement with a wireless carrier like Verizon , is often the best way to save money. Whether you're looking for the newest model, like the iPhone 17 Pro, or a top-tier Android phone, you can often get the device for free or heavily discounted when you commit to a device payment plan. Shop Verizon's full Black Friday sale How Verizons device payments and credits work Verizon separates your phones payment plan from your monthly cellular plan. The full discount for your new phone is split over a period of three years (36 months) as a monthly promotional credit. Every month, Verizon gives you an equal portion of that total discount toward your device payment. For instance, in 2024 I got an iPhone 15 Pro Max for its retail price of $1,200, dividing the cost into 36 monthly payments of $33.34. I then got a $27.78 promo credit each month, meaning I only paid $5.56 per month for the phone. After the full 36-month term, I will have paid only $200 for the device. What's the catch? The essential catch is that you must remain a Verizon customer for the entire term. If you leave Verizon before the 36-month agreement is complete, the monthly promotional credits immediately stop, and you are required to pay the full, remaining balance of the device in one lump sum. If you leave after 18 months, for example, you still owe half of the original price of the phone. Also, you have to choose a qualifying monthly plan, and those plans start around $65 per month. It's a good deal if you use a lot of data - especially if you use your phone as a personal hotspot. If you're looking for a cheap plan, though, you won't qualify for the best device discounts. Verizon's free phone for Black Friday deals Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple iPhone Air Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Google Pixel 10 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Today's best Verizon free phone for Black Friday deals Now: free with a new unlimited line at Verizon You can get the latest iPhone 17 Pro for free with a three-year agreement on Verizon, and thats the best iPhone to buy unless you desperately want a better color. Verizon doesnt offer the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max for free, but if you want to splurge a bit, it would only add $2.77 to your monthly bill. View Deal Now: free with a new unlimited line at Verizon Verizon is the only carrier offering the Apple iPhone Air for free with a contract agreement. If you havent tried Apples thin phone, you should check it out in a store. It feels like nothing else. View Deal Now: free with a new unlimited line at Verizon I tested every Galaxy S25 device this year, and the Galaxy S25 Plus is the sleeper hit with the best battery and the sharpest display. The Ultra is worth a splurge, but the Plus will satisfy almost every user with its great cameras and professional-strength software and performance. View Deal Now: free with a new unlimited line at Verizon The Google Pixel 10 Pro is Google's best ever, with a refined yet durable design and a fantastic display that might be the best I've ever tested. It takes great photos, but even better helps you to become a better photographer with an AI camera coach. View Deal Now: free with a new unlimited line at Verizon The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 isn't just a great foldable phone, it's one of the most powerful business phones you can buy, with a wealth of software tools that let help you to be productive, while still having fun on the external cover display. This is the durable flip to buy for free on Verizon right now. View Deal If you're shopping for a phone this season, there are more deals to be found at Verizon, and plenty of early Black Friday phone deals at our favorite retailers. Today's best Black Friday deals quick links Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119 Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones Dell: laptop deals from $249.99 Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools Samsung : up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17 Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69 Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/verizon-has-free-phones-even-the-ipho ne-17-pro-and-ive-tried-them-all-heres-what-to-buy-and-what-to-skip --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .