How To Get A Free Cell Phone in 2022

You can get a smartphone for free instead of shelling out an average of $550 for a new one.¹ You can get free cell smartphones in exchange for your business from telecommunications companies. Simply selecting the proper cell phone plan will allow you to get a brand-new, cutting-edge smartphone for free. Find out which service providers give away phones for free by researching online.

Putting off purchasing a new cell phone can help you save hundreds of dollars in the process. Listed below are a few mobile carriers that give free cell phones. Keep reading to uncover free cell phone deals from a variety of providers.

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T-Mobile

You may earn a free smartphone from T-Mobile for a limited time by using 24 monthly bill credits. Your sole requirement is to add a new voice line with a qualifying rate plan to your existing wireless service plan. T-24-month Mobile’s Equipment Installation Plan will allow you to purchase the phone. You can acquire up to 12 discounted gadgets for each new line activation, and the monthly bill credit will usually reflect in the second payment cycle.

Magenta, Magenta Plus, and Magenta Plus Unlimited 55+ are just a few of the eligible plans for this promotion. Keep in mind that you’ll be responsible for paying all relevant taxes at the time of purchase for the pre-credit device.

This promotion is valid for the following phones.²

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G

  • Starting at $0 per month for 24 months at 0% APR
  • Retail Price: $282
  • Specs: 6.5″”display, with 48MP camera and 4-8GB RAM

Motorola One 5G Ace

  • Starting at $0 per month for 24 months at 0% APR
  • Retail Price: $264
  • Specs: 6.7″”display, with 48MP camera and 4/6GB RAM

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G

  • Starting at $0 per month for 24 months at 0% APR
  • Retail Price: $264
  • Specs: 6.8″”display, with 48MP camera and 4/6GB RAM

Nokia X100

  • Starting at $0 per month for 24 months at 0% APR
  • Retail Price: $252
  • Specs: 6.67″”display, with 48MP camera and 6GB RAM

OnePlus Nord N200 5G

  • Starting at $0 per month for 24 months at 0% APR
  • Retail Price: $216
  • Specs: 6.49″”display, with 13MP camera and 4GB RAM

Motorola Moto G Pure

  • Starting at $0 per month for 24 months at 0% APR
  • Retail Price: $156
  • Specs: 6.5″”display, with 13MP camera and 3GB RAM

Verizon

Verizon gives a free phone to customers who transfer or add a new line. The carrier doesn’t require a trade-in phone, and you can pick from a variety of cell phones to get the best offer possible. You can find out more about what phones are eligible for a trade-in by browsing the web.

Here are four phones that qualify for this deal.³

Apple iPhone 11

  • Starting at $0 per month for 24 months at 0% APR
  • Retail Price: $499.99
  • Specs: 6.1″”display, with 12MP camera and 4GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy A12

  • Starting at $0 per month for 24 months at 0% APR
  • Retail Price: $179.99
  • Specs: 6.5″”display, with 12MP camera and 2-6GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy A02s

  • Starting at $0 per month for 24 months at 0% APR
  • Retail Price: $ $149.99
  • Specs: 6.5″”display, with 13MP camera and 1-4GB RAM

Motorola Moto G Pure

  • Starting at $0 per month for 24 months at 0% APR
  • Retail Price: $149.99
  • Specs: 6.5″”display, with 13MP camera and 3GB RAM
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AT&T

AT&T has two free cell phone offers that you should look at. In order to help you in making the right selection, we’ve provided an overview of both options.

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

You can take advantage of this deal if you are a new or returning customer.

You’ll need to: Pay the total retail price (upfront) and a $30 activation/upgrade charge for an eligible smartphone on a qualifying payment agreement.

Then activate/maintain postpaid unlimited wireless service (minimum $75 per month before discounts for new unlimited subscribers). And within 30 days of activation, trade in a qualifying smartphone in good functioning condition.

Then you’ll get Bill credits of up to $800 available when trading in a smartphone worth at least $35.

Specs: 6.2″”display, with 64MP camera and 8GB RAM

iPhone 13 mini

Both new and existing clients can avail of this promotion. You can get up to $800 off a qualifying smartphone when you trade in an eligible cell phone. In order to qualify for the iPhone 13 mini, a new or upgraded service plan is required. You can receive up to $800 in bill credits spread out over 30 monthly installments by trading in your old phone and joining a postpaid unlimited wireless plan.

Specs: 5.4″”display, with 12MP camera and 4GB RAM

You Can Find Free Mobile Phone Offers Online

You don’t have to shell out hundreds of dollars to get a new phone. Get one for free from your cell service provider as an alternative. A wide variety of phones and service options are available. So be on the lookout for these exclusive deals.

References:
¹Statistica, Average price of smartphones in the United States from 2014 to 2025
²T-Mobile, On sale Phones
³Verizon, Free Phones
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