At a Glance
- Verizon gives away iPhone 17, Pro, Air, Galaxy S25 series, Pixel 10 line, and iPhone 16E when you add a new line on select unlimited plans
- Trade-in plus new line cuts iPhone 17 Pro Max to about $3/month and Galaxy Z Fold 7 to $28/month
- Teachers, nurses, military, first responders, and students can trim up to $25/month off wireless bills
Why it matters: These 36-month bill-credit deals lock in top 2025 phones for free, but leaving early triggers the remaining balance.
Verizon’s post-holiday fire sale is still raging, handing out free 2025 flagships-from Apple’s just-launched iPhone 17 family to Samsung’s fresh Galaxy S25 quintet and Google’s Pixel 10 quartet-if you open a new unlimited line. The carrier also keeps cash in your pocket through teacher, nurse, military, and student discounts that can reach $25/month.
How to Score a Free iPhone 17
Apple’s iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Air all drop to $0 when you add a new line on a qualifying unlimited plan. Pair a new line with an eligible trade-in and Verizon will credit up to $1,100, pushing the iPhone 17 Pro Max down to roughly $3/month over 36 months.
Samsung’s Five-Phone Giveaway
Samsung now fields five models under the Galaxy S25 umbrella: S25, S25 Plus, S25 Edge, S25 FE, and S25 Ultra. Add a new line on a qualifying unlimited plan and any of them can be yours for free via up to $1,120 in bill credits.
Foldables for Less
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7-both named to News Of Los Angeles‘s best-phones-of-2025 list-join the promotion. Add a line on the Unlimited Ultimate tier and trade in an eligible device to shave up to $1,000 off. That makes the Z Flip 7 free and lowers the Z Fold 7 to $28/month.
Pixel 10 Line Also Free
Google’s Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL all hit $0 when you add a new line on a qualifying unlimited plan. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold lands at $19/month under the same up-to-$1,200 credit.
Cheapest New iPhone Still Costs $0
The iPhone 16E, Apple’s most affordable 2025 handset at $600 MSRP, is also free when you add a new line on Unlimited Welcome, Plus, or Ultimate. Credits stretch across 36 months.
The 36-Month Catch
Every phone discount is paid out as monthly bill credits over 36 months. Cancel early and you owe the remaining balance in full.
Plan Perks and Bundles
Higher-tier 5G plans bundle extras like the Disney bundle (Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, Hulu) or Walmart Plus, though Verizon usually limits these perks to one per account. Only one line on a family plan needs an Unlimited tier; the rest can ride the cheaper 5G Start, but that blocks access to Verizon’s fastest 5G Ultra Wideband speeds.
Discounts for Teachers, Nurses, Military, and More
- Teachers and nurses each receive up to $25/month off, verified through ID.me. One eligible member covers every line on the account, but the two discounts cannot stack.
- Active-duty military, veterans, and first responders (fire, police, EMS, retirees, volunteers, and immediate family of fallen personnel) qualify for the same up-to-$25/month reduction.
- Students earn $10/month off one line or $13/month off two lines for up to four years, verified annually through Unidays and capped at two lines.
- Florida residents aged 55-plus can get unlimited talk, text, and 5G data for $45/month (one line) or $80/month (two lines).
$10 Monthly Add-On Bundle
Eligible unlimited customers can pile Walmart Plus, Disney bundle, 100 GB hotspot, and other subscriptions into a single $10/month add-on-up to $25/month cheaper than standalone rates.
Check Corporate and Fios Deals
Corporate discounts may apply to personal accounts; Verizon’s Deals at Work portal lets Fios customers check eligibility.
Key Takeaways
- Free flagship phones require a 36-month commitment; leaving triggers the unpaid balance.
- iPhone 17, Galaxy S25, Pixel 10, and iPhone 16E are all currently $0 with a new unlimited line.
- Trade-ins plus new lines can slash premium models like iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy Z Fold 7 to single-digit monthly costs.
- Teachers, nurses, military, first responders, and students can cut up to $25/month off service, verified through ID.me or Unidays.
- Perks such as Disney bundle and Walmart Plus are limited to one per account on higher-tier plans.
