AT&T’s best deals: Don’t wait to grab an iPhone, Samsung or Google Pixel 10 for free
It progresses to a new phone or change cell carriers it can be time consuming. You have to sift through the deals, read a lot of good writing and deal with the changes in your benefits as well. That’s why our CNET shopping experts are always on the lookout for the best carrier deals. We compile all the information to help you understand carrier promos, trade-in offers and more.
Below, you’ll find our team’s picks for the best deals you can buy right now from AT&T, along with a detailed breakdown of how these deals actually work. We will continue to update this page as these offers come and go, so be sure to check back whenever you want to upgrade or change service providers.
It’s important to note that carriers are constantly updating their deals. AT&T has some compelling offers available, or the best deals often require signing up for AT&T’s unlimited plan. Overall, the best deals tend to drop around the holidays or right after a new phone launch (February or March for Samsung Galaxy S phones; September for Apple iPhones; fall for Google Pixel phones), but AT&T also tends to offer some solid deals throughout the year.
While some manufacturers, especially Apple and Samsung, offer deals on their websites and stores, many people look to carriers to purchase and finance new phones.
The best AT&T phone deals
Many AT&T phone deals are available to new and existing customers, though trade-ins are often required to get the advertised prices. It’s worth noting that these deals are spread over 36 months of credit, meaning you’ll need to be an AT&T customer for at least three years to pay for the phone. If you cancel before that period ends, you will be responsible for any remaining charges.
You can save big on the iPhone 17 series with eligible trade-ins. Devices priced at $130 or more will save up to $700 on the base iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air, while devices priced at $230 or more will save up to $1,100 on the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. Plus, even old and damaged devices priced at just $35 or more can save you up to $350 on any model.
With these deals you get the basic iPhone 17 for $4 a month, the iPhone Air for $8 a month, the iPhone 17 Pro for free and the iPhone 17 Pro Max for about $3 a month. Discounts are applied as credit credits over 36 months.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series
There are five models in the latest Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup, and they’re all discounted right now. If you don’t have an old phone to trade in, you can get the budget-friendly Galaxy S25 FE or the basic Galaxy S25 for just $11 a month when you buy any phone on an installment plan. That savings is up to $404 with no trade-ins required.
If you have an old phone to trade in, it can get you up to $1,000 off the Galaxy S25 Plus, Edge and Ultra. With this offer, you can get the S25 Plus for free, the S25 Edge for $3 per month or the S25 Ultra for around $8 per month. You’ll get a full trade-in discount of $95 or more, and even devices valued at $35 or more will still be credited with $800. AT&T is also offering an online-only rebate of $200 for opening a new line with a qualifying plan. Discounts will be applied as credit credits within 36 months.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7/Fold 7
Samsung’s latest foldables are some of the best on the market, with both models earning a spot on our list of the best phones of 2026. And they’re even better if you can grab one at a bargain price. AT&T is currently offering up to $1,000 off with eligible trade-ins, which gets you the Galaxy Z Flip 7 for $3 a month and the larger-screen Galaxy Z Fold 7 for $28 a month.
You’ll get a full discount on any phone priced at $95 or more, and even old and damaged devices priced at $35 or more will still owe $800. The discount will be applied as credit credits within 36 months. And, as with the other AT&T offers on this list, there’s a $200 internet-only rebate for opening a new line with an eligible plan.
Surprisingly, AT&T doesn’t currently carry the new Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but it does offer some savings on the other three models. If you’re after the basic Pixel 10, you’ll save $454 if you buy the phone on an installment plan, bringing the cost down to just $11 a month.
If you have an old phone that costs just $35 or more — including a Pixel phone from any year or any condition — you can get a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL for free.
Discounts on iPhone 16E and more without trade-in
AT&T has plenty of deals for those who don’t have trade-in phones. You can get discounts on many great phones like the iPhone 16E if you buy them on a 36-month installment plan. These deals don’t require a trade-in or new line activation, but you must keep your AT&T service for the entire three-year period. This offer can save you hundreds so you can get your hands on high-end models like the iPhone 16E for $2 a month or the Motorola Razr+ 2025 for $6 a month.
AT&T is also offering that $200 discount for ordering online. You must open a new row with the appropriate program.
The best AT&T deals
If you’re looking to switch to AT&T, there are a few deals on various plans that could make you lean toward one or the other. Promotions on plans are less common these days, although in most cases, you can get free extras (like streaming service subscriptions and music subscriptions) by signing up to some of each carrier’s premium 5G plans. 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 many users in its latest programs is the amount of hotspot data. There’s also a difference in the amount of “high-speed” data, though for its cheaper Starter plan, AT&T says it will only throttle your speed “temporarily” if you’re in an area where the network is “busy.”
In terms of savings, your employer may also offer a business discount on plans, but you’ll need to check with them to see if that applies to personal accounts. AT&T also offers other discounts, depending on your service.
Are you a teacher, or is someone in your family a teacher? You can save on your wireless bill. AT&T offers a teacher discount on its plans that can save you some serious money, depending on the 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 more expensive at $38 per line. If you want one line, the price of the Starter plan is $49.
Teachers can verify their eligibility by going to the AT&T website here. The carrier says the deal is open to “certified/licensed K-12 teachers in public or private schools, or college or university members or faculty.”
You’ll also need to be on AT&T’s Unlimited Starter, Extra or Premium plans.
Military and veterans discount
AT&T offers the same 25% discount on plans for active military members, veterans and first responders. Similar to the teacher discount, you only need one person in your program to qualify for the discount, which varies depending on the number of lines you have. Both active duty military and veterans can check their eligibility here.
Nurses, doctors and first responders
Like teachers and members of the military, AT&T also offers discounts to healthcare workers, but the deal works a little differently. For this offering, AT&T is partnering with FirstNet, a network designed specifically for first responders and emergency workers.
It offers a 25% discount on family plans — similar to the discounts above — but this deal is only available to those you already have a paid FirstNet subscriptionstarting at $43 per month. Then, you’ll need a separate family plan from AT&T, which qualifies for a 25% discount.
