Best AT&T Deals: Score a Free iPhone or Android With a Trade-In

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11-03-2025

If you're shopping for a new phone, you should take a look at the deals being offered by major carriers like T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T before you pay full price. Carriers consistently offer some incredible bargains on the latest phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and other brands -- including a chance to grab one for free if you've got an older device to trade-in. To help you take advantage of these savings, we've rounded up some of the best bargains available at AT&T right now below.
There are also a number of deals for those looking to add a new line or switch their service from another carrier. It's also worth noting that carriers constantly update their deals. AT&T has some pretty compelling offers available, though the best deals often require you to be on one of the carrier's unlimited plans. In general, the very best offers usually happen around new phone launches (February or March for Samsung Galaxy S phones; September for Apple iPhones; fall for Google Pixel phones) or the holidays, but AT&T also tends to offer some solid bargains year-round.
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While some manufacturers, particularly Apple and Samsung, offer deals on their own websites and stores, most users look to carriers to buy new devices. We'll keep this page updated regularly with some of the best deals we're seeing on AT&T's website.
Many of AT&T's phone deals are available to both new and existing customers, though trade-ins are often required to get the advertised prices. It's worth noting that these deals are split across 36 months of bill credits, meaning you'll need to remain an AT&T customer for at least three years to pay off the phone. If you cancel before that period is over, you'll be responsible for any remaining charges.
AT&T is offering great deals on the flagship iPhone 16 lineup. Those on an eligible unlimited plan can trade in their old phone for up to $830 off the iPhone 16, and $1,000 off the 16 Pro and Pro Max. That scores you the basic model or the 16 Pro for free and drops the 16 Pro Max down to less than $6 per month. If you don't have an eligible trade-in, purchasing the iPhone 16 Plus on an installment plan will save you $534 as long as you're on a qualifying unlimited plan, which drops the price down to $11 per month.
The discounts will be applied as bill credits over a 36-month period, and AT&T is also offering a special online-only offer of $200 with the activation of a new line.
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Samsung's new Galaxy S25 phones are some of the most advanced Androids out there, and AT&T is offering a chance to snag all three models for less right now. Trading in an eligible device scores you any Galaxy S25 model for free, as long as you have or switch to an unlimited plan. For the basic Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus, any device valued at just $35 or more qualifies, while the S25 Ultra requires a trade-in value of $230 or more.
Other offers include 50% off select Samsung accessories when bundled with the purchase, and you can also get a Galaxy Tab A9 Plus 5G or a Galaxy Watch FE for just $1 per month, but you'll need a new line for these devices as well.
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Samsung's latest Galaxy Z 6 series foldables are some of our absolute favorites on the market right now. Prices start at $1,100 for the smaller Z Flip 6 and jump up to a staggering $1,900 for the large-screen Z Fold 6. Right now, you can knock up to $1,000 off both models with an eligible trade-in at AT&T. You'll get the full discount for any devices valued at $95 or more, and even devices valued at just $35 will still net you $800 in credit. Discounts are applied as bill credits, dropping the Z Flip 6 to just $3 per month and the Z Fold 6 down to $25 per month.
Other offers include 50% off select Samsung accessories when bundled with the purchase, and you can also get a Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G or a Galaxy Watch FE for just $1 per month, but you'll need a new line for these devices as well.
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AT&T doesn't carry the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but it is offering some savings on other models right now. If you're after the basic Pixel 9, you can snag it for just $6 per month when you purchase it on an installment plan and sign up for AT&T's Next Up Anytime service. That saves you $635 with no trade-in or new line required. If you do have an old phone valued at $35 or higher, you can trade it in for up to $1,050 off, which scores you the Pixel 9 Pro for free or 9 Pro XL for just $6 per month, as long as you have or switch to an eligible unlimited plan and are signed up for the Next Up Anytime service.
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AT&T has a number of deals for those who don't have a phone to trade in. You can get discounts on models like the new iPhone 16E or top-rated Motorola Razr Plus when you purchase them on a 36-month installment plan. These deals don't require a trade-in or the activation of a new line, but you will have to keep your AT&T service for the entire three-year period. With these offers, you can get both the iPhone 16E and Motorola Razr Plus for just $6 per month, which saves you up to $784.
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If you're looking to make the switch to AT&T, there are a few deals on various plans that might make you lean toward one or the other. Promotions on plans are less common these days, though oftentimes you can get some free extras (like streaming service subscriptions and music subscriptions) with enrollment in some of the higher end 5G plans from each carrier. AT&T, however, no longer offers free streaming services to new subscribers who don't already have it on their plans.
AT&T includes 5G access with all of its plans; the biggest difference for most users on its latest plans is the amount of hotspot data. There are also differences in the amount of "high-speed" data, though even on its cheapest Starter plan AT&T says it will only slow your speeds "temporarily" if you're in an area where the network is "busy."
As for savings, your employer might also offer a corporate discount on plans, but you will need to check with them to see if that applies to personal accounts. AT&T also offers a host of discounts depending on your profession.
Are you a teacher, or is someone on your family plan a teacher? You could save on your wireless bill. AT&T offers a teacher discount on its plans that could save serious money depending on which plan. The cheapest price for four lines is $27 per line per month for its Starter plan. The Unlimited Extra Plan costs $31 per month per line, and the Premium plan is the most expensive at $38 per line. If you want one line, the price for the Starter plan is $49.
Teachers can verify their eligibility by heading to AT&T's website here. The carrier says the deal is open to "certified/licensed K-12 teachers at public or private schools, or college or university faculty members or instructors."
You will also need to be on AT&T's Unlimited Starter, Extra or Premium plans.
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AT&T has a deal for nurses and physicians that's identical to the teachers' deal mentioned above, with up to the same 25% discount on wireless plans.
As with the teachers' deal, you need to verify your employment with AT&T, with the offer open to those who are "certified or licensed doctors, nurses or physician assistants." You can't combine this discount with the teachers' offer. You will also need to be on AT&T's Unlimited Starter, Extra or Premium plans.
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AT&T offers the same 25% discount on plans to active-duty military, veterans and first responders. As with the nurses' and teachers' deals, you only need one person on your plan to meet these qualifications for the discount, which will vary depending on how many lines you have.
First responders can check their eligibility at this website, while active-duty military members can sign up here with their .mil email addresses. Veterans can sign up here.
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