When choosing a cellphone carrier there are tons of factors to consider, including data plans, coverage, available phones and, most importantly, cost. Carriers are also known for offering extra perks to ensure your commitment, which can be advantageous. National carriers, such as Verizon and AT&T, often advertise fantastic deals on a decent plan and new phone. T-Mobile also offers great plans worth considering. These carriers offer some of today's best phones for free or cheap with a trade-in or a new line, helping you save. Plus, don't miss direct discounts of up to $400 on select phones and free mobile accessories, too.
Carriers constantly update their deals. The best ones usually happen around new phone launches -- typically February or March for Samsung Galaxy S phones, September for Apple iPhones and in the fall for Google Pixel phones -- and around holiday shopping events, like Black Friday. We'll continue to update this page as offers come and go and new phones hit shelves, so be sure to check back to find the latest deals.
Best T-Mobile phone deals
Many of T-Mobile's phone deals are available to new and existing customers, although trade-ins are often required to get the advertised prices. Keep in mind the deals are split across 24 months of bill credits, meaning you must remain a T-Mobile customer for at least two years for the phone to be paid off as the terms state. If you cancel before that period is over, you'll be responsible for any remaining charges.
T-Mobile is offering a few trade-in discounts depending on the service plan. Users on a Go5G Next plan can save up to $1,000 with an eligible trade-in, which will score them the basic iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free. Those on a Magenta Max or Go5G Plus plan will still get up to $830 off with an eligible trade-in, which scores them the basic model for free. If you're on a basic plan, the most you'll save via trade-in is $500. T-Mobile also offers up to $830 off when trading in an old device and activating a new line of service.
T-Mobile also has some exclusive offers available to military members, first responders and those over age 55, with a potential savings of $800 with a trade-in or $630 with a new line.
Samsung's latest and greatest Galaxy S25 phones have just recently hit the shelves, and you can score some serious savings when you order yours through T-Mobile. The carrier is offering up to $1,000 off with a trade-in on a Go5G Next plan, up to $800 off if you have a Magenta Max or Go 5G Plus plan or up to $500 off if you're on most other plans.
If you're looking to activate a new line, that will save you $800 if you opt for the Go5G Plus plan or $600 for most other plans. Both a new line and an eligible trade-in will save you up to $800.
Even with the next-gen S25 series on shelves, these Galaxy S24 models are still some of the best Androids out there. An eligible trade-in will save you up to $1,000 on a Go5G Next plan, up to $800 on a Magenta Max or Go5G Plus plan or up to $500 on most other plans. You can also save $800 with a new line on a Go5G Plus or $600 for most other service plans. Both a trade-in and a new line will net you up to $800 in savings for most service plans.
T-Mobile has some generous Pixel 9 offers for those adding a new line or looking to trade in their old phone. If you're on a Go5G Next or Plus plan, you'll get up to $1,000 off when either trading in an old phone or adding a new line of service. Those on most other plans can still save $600 with a new line or up to $500 with an eligible trade-in. And the phone itself has been knocked down $100 bringing it to $700. When you purchase the Pixel 9 online, you can also get a free pair of Pixel Buds A-Series earbuds.
The iPhone 16E is Apple's new budget-friendly model, and there are plenty of ways to grab one for less at T-Mobile. If you're trading in an eligible device, you can save up to $1,000 if you're on a Go5G Next Plan, which scores you any storage configuration for free. You can still save up to $830 if you have a Magenta Max or Go5G Plus plan or up to $500 for most other plans. You'll also get one for free with an eligible trade-in and the activation of a new line, and switching your number over from another carrier saves you $630. There are also exclusive discounts for military members, first responders and people over age 55.
This sleek 2024 Motorola is our favorite flip phone on the market. Right now, you can get your hands on one for free at T-Mobile. Those on a Go5G Plus or Next plan will get this phone free with either an eligible trade-in or by adding a new line of service. If you don't want to upgrade plans, those on most other plans will still get $600 off with a new line or up to $500 off with a trade-in. And the phone itself is discounted by $400 reducing the starting price to $600.
Best T-Mobile plan deals
If you're looking to switch to T-Mobile, there are a few deals on various plans that might help you decide. Promotions on plans are less common these days, although, oftentimes you can get some free extras, like streaming service subscriptions, music subscriptions and extra travel data, with enrollment in some of the higher-end 5G plans from each carrier, including T-Mobile.
Customers who are looking to move to T-Mobile and sign up for three lines of service will be happy to hear that the carrier is offering a buy two, get one free promotion, meaning the third line won't cost you anything. This offer is available to those on its Essentials, Go5G Next or Go5G Plus plans. For those on a Go5G Next plan, the third line is discounted to just $10 per month.
T-Mobile has several discounted plans for people aged 55 and older. Essentials Choice 55 offers two unlimited lines for $60 per month ($30 per line) and the Go5G Plus 55 plan is $110 per month for two lines. If you want the Go5G Next 55 plan, it's $65 per line for two lines or $130 per month total. The Plus and Next plans also come with free bonuses like a one-year AAA membership, a free Netflix subscription and more.