Apple, Samsung and Google all released new phones this fall, which means there are even more upgrade options for you. But before you drop $1,000 or more, check out T-Mobile’s current batch of deals. It’s offering some massive discounts on all the latest phones, and you could potentially put one in your pocket for free.
Plus, there are plan discounts and special offers for first responders, military members and more that can help you save some cash every month. However, these offers typically come loaded with red tape and fine print, which can make it pretty tough to take advantage of them. To help spare you the headache, we’ve detailed some of T-Mobile’s best deals below. Just note that the details of these deals change fairly often so don’t wait too long or you could miss out.
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 offers discounts on the new iPhone 17 series for those either trading in an old phone or switching over from another carrier. An eligible trade-in can save you up to $1,100 if you have an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, $830 if you have an Experience More or Go5G Plus plan or $300 for most other plans.
You can also save $1,000 when you switch to T-Mobile on an Experience Beyond plan, or $830 when you switch to the Experience More plan. You’ll also save $830 with both a new line and an eligible trade-in.
Plus, T-Mobile has a special offer for families looking to switch right now. You can get four iPhones for $830 off (scoring you the basic model for free) when you switch four lines over to an Essentials plan.
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Save up to $1,100 with trade-in
Samsung Galaxy S25 series
Those who have an old phone to trade in can score some serious savings on the Galaxy S25 lineup right now at T-Mobile, though the discount will depend on which plan you have. You can save up to $1,000 if you’re on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, $800 if you have an Experience More or Go5G Plus plan or $300 for most other plans.
You can also save $800 with just a new line on an Experience More or Go5G Plus plan, or $650 for most other plans. Both new line and trade-in will save you $800 as well, and T-Mobile will give you up to $800 to pay off your current phone if you’re looking to switch carriers. With offers like these, you can easily get the basic Galaxy S25 or the new budget-friendly Galaxy S25 FE free.
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Save up to $1,000 with trade-in
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 7
T-Mobile is offering some serious savings on these top-rated foldables right now. If you’re trading in an old phone, you can save up to $1,000 if you’re on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, up to $800 off if you’re on an Experience More or Go5G Plus plan or up to $300 off for most other plans.
You can also save $800 with a new line on an Experience More or Go5G Plus plan, or $650 for an Essentials line or most other plans. All discounts will be applied as bill credits over 24 months.
Like most other phones, T-Mobile is also offering up to $800 to pay off your current device if you’re looking to switch carriers.
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Save up to $1,000 with trade-in
Google’s latest Pixel 10 phones are some of the best Androids on the market, and you can snag one for less right now at T-Mobile. Trading in an old phone will save you up to $1,000 if you’re on an Experience Beyond, Experience More, Go5G Next or Plus plan, and $500 for most other plans. You can also save $1,000 with a new line on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan, or $600 for most other plans.
You’ll also get a free pair of Google Pixel Buds 2a earbuds (a $129 value) with the purchase. Just note that the new Pixel 10 Pro Fold is only eligible for trade-in deals. Discounts will be applied as bill credits over 24 months.
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Save up to $1,000 with new line or trade-in
Although the new Google Pixel 10 phones just hit shelves, this is still the latest model in Google’s affordable A series. The Pixel 9A lists for $500, but you can pick it up free at T-Mobile when you trade in an eligible device or activate a new line on an Essentials or other qualifying plan.
Like other Pixel phones, you’ll also get a free pair of Google Pixel Buds 2a earbuds (a $129 value) with the purchase. The discount will be applied as bill credits over 24 months.
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Free with trade-in or new line
The iPhone 16E is still Apple’s latest budget-friendly model and you can grab one free right now at T-Mobile. You’ll get this phone free when trading in an eligible device, as long as you have or switch to an Experience Beyond or Experience More, Go5G Plus or Next plan. Those on most other plans will save $300.
You can also get it free with a trade-in and a new line on most plans, or when you switch your existing number over from another carrier. Plus, you can get up to $800 to help pay off your current device. T-Mobile also has many exclusive offers for military members, first responders and people aged 55 and older. Discounts will be applied as bill credits over 24 months.
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Free with trade-in or when you switch carriers
This sleek 2025 Motorola can potentially be yours free at T-Mobile. You can pick it up at no cost when either trading in an eligible device or adding a new line of service, as long as you have or switch to an Experience More or Beyond plan.
Those on most other plans will still save $500 with a trade-in or $600 with just a new line. You’ll also get a free pair of Motorola Moto Buds Plus (a $100 value) with the purchase. T-Mobile will also give you up to $800 to pay off your current phone if you switch carriers.
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Free with trade-in or new line
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 often 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, Experience More or Experience Beyond plans and could save you as much as $60 per month.
Military and first responders
T-Mobile also has discounted plans for active-duty military, veterans and first responders. With these plans, you could be saving up to $20 per line, or up to $40 total, every month. Just note you must enroll in autopay to get these discounts.
Discounts for folks 55 or older
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 Experience More 55 plan is $100 per month for two lines. If you want the Experience Beyond 55 plan, it’s $65 per line for two lines or $130 per month total. The Experience More and Beyond plans also come with free bonuses, such as a one-year AAA membership and a free Netflix subscription.
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Up until recently, T-Mobile heavily favored new customers with its best deals, leaving existing customers behind. That’s changed; now most of the offers are available for new and existing customers under the same terms. Just note that select offers will require the activation of a new line of service.
It’s easy to see up to $1,000 off the price of something and get excited but you’ll want to make sure you know what you’re signing up for. T-Mobile applies these discounts as bill credits that are usually spread across 24 months. Sometimes, part of the discount amount is given in the form of a prepaid gift card (for a trade-in), and the rest is done as bill credits, but that’s specified when it’s happening.
If you don’t stick with T-Mobile through the full 24 months of bill credits, you’ll be responsible for all the remaining charges. Before canceling or transferring your service to another carrier, be sure to reach out to T-Mobile to determine what you’ll actually owe, ensuring you can cover that before making the move.
