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Week of October 1, 2026

Best Phone Deals: October 2026

JGChecked October 1, 2026 by Jean Gilles, Founder & Lead Analyst

We compare current phone deals from T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T, including free iPhone and Galaxy offers, trade-in deals and switching bonuses. Every offer below was checked on October 1, 2026.

27 offers from T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T.

Best phone deals this week

All current phone deals

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iPhone 18 Pro deals

iPhone 18 ProiPhone 18 ProVerizon$80/mo with the planNewSimplicity Pro · $80/mo totalSwitchSee deal ↗Our take
iPhone 18 ProiPhone 18 ProT-MobileUp to $1,000 offExperience Beyond · $100/mo for 1 lineSwitch or Trade-inSee deal ↗Our take
iPhone 18 ProiPhone 18 ProAT&T$0 with trade-inFree with creditsEligible unlimited plan · Price variesTrade-inExisting customers OKSee deal ↗Our take

Pixel 11 Pro deals

Pixel 11 ProPixel 11 ProVerizon$4.99/moNewUnlimited Ultimate · Plan price not listedTrade-in optionalSee deal ↗Our take
Pixel 11 ProPixel 11 ProT-MobileOn UsFree with creditsExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineNew line or Trade-inSee deal ↗Our take

iPhone 18 Pro Max deals

iPhone 18 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro MaxT-MobileUp to $1,000 offExperience Beyond · $100/mo for 1 lineSwitch or Trade-inSee deal ↗Our take
iPhone 18 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro MaxAT&TUp to $1,200 offEligible unlimited plan · Price variesTrade-inExisting customers OKSee deal ↗Our take

Other phone deals

Galaxy A37 5GMetroFreeNewQualifying Metro plan · $40/mo (per Walmart)SwitchNew lineSee deal ↗Our take
iPhone DuoiPhone DuoVerizonNo activation or upgrade feesPre-order Oct 16Any Verizon plan · From $30/moVerizon LoyaltySee deal ↗Our take
motorola razr foldmotorola razr foldVerizon$23.60/mo with trade-inNewmyPlan · Price variesTrade-inSee deal ↗Our take
Galaxy Z Flip8Galaxy Z Flip8T-MobileOn UsFree with creditsNewExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineNew line or Trade-inSee deal ↗Our take
Galaxy A17 5GMetroFreeQualifying Metro plan · Price variesSwitchNew lineSee deal ↗Our take
moto g – 2026MetroFreeQualifying Metro plan · Price variesSwitchNew lineSee deal ↗Our take
iPhone 16eMetroOn us after rebateQualifying Metro plan · Price variesSwitchSee deal ↗Our take
iPhone 17iPhone 17T-MobileUnder $100Experience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineSwitchSee deal ↗Our take
Galaxy S26+Galaxy S26+T-MobileOn UsFree with creditsExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineNew lineSee deal ↗Our take
Galaxy S26 FEGalaxy S26 FET-MobileOn UsFree with creditsExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineTrade-inSee deal ↗Our take
Galaxy Z Fold8Galaxy Z Fold8T-Mobile$1,900 offExperience Beyond · $100/mo for 1 lineTrade-inExisting customers OKSee deal ↗Our take
motorola razr+motorola razr+T-MobileUp to $1,000 offExperience Beyond · $100/mo for 1 lineNew lineSee deal ↗Our take
Galaxy S26Galaxy S26T-MobileOn UsFree with creditsExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineNew lineSee deal ↗Our take
iPhone 17eiPhone 17eT-MobileOn UsFree with creditsMost plans · From $50/mo for 1 lineSwitchSee deal ↗Our take
Pixel 11 Pro XLPixel 11 Pro XLT-Mobile$1,000 offExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineNew line or Trade-inSee deal ↗Our take
Galaxy A57 5GGalaxy A57 5GT-MobileOn UsFree with creditsMost plans · From $50/mo for 1 lineNew lineSee deal ↗Our take

Switching & BYOD offers

Keep your phoneT-Mobile$720 backEssentials Saver · $50/mo for 1 lineSwitchBring your phoneSee deal ↗Our take
Switching bonusAT&TUp to $800 per lineEligible plan · Price variesSwitchSee deal ↗Our take
Family FreedomT-MobileUp to $800 per lineQualifying plan · Price variesSwitchTrade-inBuy a new phoneSee deal ↗Our take
Bring your phoneT-MobileUp to $200 per lineQualifying plan · Price variesSwitchBring your phoneSee deal ↗Our take

Phone deal FAQs

What does "On Us" mean?

The carrier pays for the phone with monthly bill credits, usually over 36 months. You still finance the phone, and if you leave early the remaining balance is due.

Can I get a phone deal without a trade-in?

Yes. Verizon’s iPhone 18 Pro on Simplicity Pro and several T-Mobile new-line deals need no trade-in. Use the "No trade-in needed" filter.

Which carrier has the best phone deals right now?

It depends on what you want. T-Mobile has the most free-phone offers, Verizon has the lowest all-in price on the iPhone 18 Pro for switchers, and AT&T is the most open to existing customers with a trade-in.

How do I get a free phone from a carrier?

Most free-phone deals need a new line or a switch from another carrier, a qualifying unlimited plan, and sometimes a trade-in. The phone is paid off with monthly bill credits, usually over 36 months.

What happens if I cancel before the 36 months are up?

The bill credits stop and the rest of the phone’s balance becomes due. Paying the phone off early also ends the credits, so you lose the remaining discount.

Is it cheaper to buy a phone unlocked or from a carrier?

A carrier deal is usually cheaper up front if you’d choose that carrier’s premium plan anyway. Buying unlocked costs more at the start but lets you use a cheaper prepaid or MVNO plan, which often saves more over three years.

What is the best iPhone 18 Pro deal?

For switchers, Verizon’s Simplicity Pro is $80 a month with the plan and a yearly upgrade. With an iPhone 14 or newer to trade in, AT&T offers the iPhone 18 Pro for $0 to new and existing customers.

Can existing customers get these deals?

Some. Most of the biggest offers need you to switch or add a line, but AT&T’s iPhone 18 Pro trade-in deal and T-Mobile’s Galaxy Z Fold8 deal are open to existing customers. Look for the green "Existing customers OK" label, or sort by "Existing customers first". Deals that list "Switch" need you to bring your number from another carrier.

All current phone deals

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iPhone 18 Pro deals

iPhone 18 ProiPhone 18 ProVerizon$80/mo with the planNewSimplicity Pro · $80/mo totalSwitchOur take·See deal ↗
iPhone 18 ProiPhone 18 ProT-MobileUp to $1,000 offExperience Beyond · $100/mo for 1 lineSwitch or Trade-inOur take·See deal ↗
iPhone 18 ProiPhone 18 ProAT&T$0 with trade-inFree with creditsEligible unlimited plan · Price variesTrade-inExisting customers OKOur take·See deal ↗

Pixel 11 Pro deals

Pixel 11 ProPixel 11 ProVerizon$4.99/moNewUnlimited Ultimate · Plan price not listedTrade-in optionalOur take·See deal ↗
Pixel 11 ProPixel 11 ProT-MobileOn UsFree with creditsExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineNew line or Trade-inOur take·See deal ↗

iPhone 18 Pro Max deals

iPhone 18 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro MaxT-MobileUp to $1,000 offExperience Beyond · $100/mo for 1 lineSwitch or Trade-inOur take·See deal ↗
iPhone 18 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro MaxAT&TUp to $1,200 offEligible unlimited plan · Price variesTrade-inExisting customers OKOur take·See deal ↗

Other phone deals

Galaxy A37 5GMetroFreeNewQualifying Metro plan · $40/mo (per Walmart)SwitchNew lineOur take·See deal ↗
iPhone DuoiPhone DuoVerizonNo activation or upgrade feesPre-order Oct 16Any Verizon plan · From $30/moVerizon LoyaltyOur take·See deal ↗
motorola razr foldmotorola razr foldVerizon$23.60/mo with trade-inNewmyPlan · Price variesTrade-inOur take·See deal ↗
Galaxy Z Flip8Galaxy Z Flip8T-MobileOn UsFree with creditsNewExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineNew line or Trade-inOur take·See deal ↗
Galaxy A17 5GMetroFreeQualifying Metro plan · Price variesSwitchNew lineOur take·See deal ↗
moto g – 2026MetroFreeQualifying Metro plan · Price variesSwitchNew lineOur take·See deal ↗
iPhone 16eMetroOn us after rebateQualifying Metro plan · Price variesSwitchOur take·See deal ↗
iPhone 17iPhone 17T-MobileUnder $100Experience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineSwitchOur take·See deal ↗
Galaxy S26+Galaxy S26+T-MobileOn UsFree with creditsExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineNew lineOur take·See deal ↗
Galaxy S26 FEGalaxy S26 FET-MobileOn UsFree with creditsExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineTrade-inOur take·See deal ↗
Galaxy Z Fold8Galaxy Z Fold8T-Mobile$1,900 offExperience Beyond · $100/mo for 1 lineTrade-inExisting customers OKOur take·See deal ↗
motorola razr+motorola razr+T-MobileUp to $1,000 offExperience Beyond · $100/mo for 1 lineNew lineOur take·See deal ↗
Galaxy S26Galaxy S26T-MobileOn UsFree with creditsExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineNew lineOur take·See deal ↗
iPhone 17eiPhone 17eT-MobileOn UsFree with creditsMost plans · From $50/mo for 1 lineSwitchOur take·See deal ↗
Pixel 11 Pro XLPixel 11 Pro XLT-Mobile$1,000 offExperience More · From $85/mo for 1 lineNew line or Trade-inOur take·See deal ↗
Galaxy A57 5GGalaxy A57 5GT-MobileOn UsFree with creditsMost plans · From $50/mo for 1 lineNew lineOur take·See deal ↗

Switching & BYOD offers

Keep your phoneT-Mobile$720 backEssentials Saver · $50/mo for 1 lineSwitchBring your phoneOur take·See deal ↗
Switching bonusAT&TUp to $800 per lineEligible plan · Price variesSwitchOur take·See deal ↗
Family FreedomT-MobileUp to $800 per lineQualifying plan · Price variesSwitchTrade-inBuy a new phoneOur take·See deal ↗
Bring your phoneT-MobileUp to $200 per lineQualifying plan · Price variesSwitchBring your phoneOur take·See deal ↗

The catches

"On Us" deals are paid back as bill credits over 36 months. Leave early and the remaining phone balance is due.

Phone deal FAQs

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Phone deals change often. We review and update this page when carriers launch new promotions or retire old ones, and re-check every price weekly.

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