PSA: you don't need to wait until Black Friday to get a free phone, tablet, smartwatch, and $300 at Verizon
The carrier's big end-of-year sale is already live
Phones, internet packages, freebies - there isn't much that Verizon's massive Black Friday sale doesn't cover this week, and there's no need to wait if you're interested as the carrier's big seasonal sale is already live.
As TechRadar's Deals Editor who tracks Verizon deals all year round, I've rounded up what I think are the best promotions just down below. Included in my list are easily some of the best deals I've ever seen from the carrier all year, including the option to get a free iPhone 16 Pro, an iPad, and an Apple Watch with a new line.
Most of these phone deals are similar to the usual fare at the carrier, but they've definitely been stepped up a notch. For example, there are fewer trade-in requirements right now, more freebies, and a lot more variety. There are also some great specials for new customers, like an additional $300 when you switch over to the carrier. While you're here, don't miss Verizon's Black Friday deals on home internet packages either, which include a free Xbox Series S games console.
Check out our main Black Friday deals page if you're looking for more expert recommendations on laptops, TVs, and much more.
My favorite Verizon Black Friday deals today
Verizon Black Friday: get $300 gift card with any phone
As if the carrier's Black Friday deals on its phones weren't already good enough, Verizon is also throwing in a $300 e-gift card with every eligible phone purchase for new customers. Note that this stacks with all of the carrier's already-fantastic promotions on the latest devices - including the free phone, free tablet, and free smartwatch promotions. You'll need to redeem this offer in your My Verizon account after your purchase to get your gift card.
Verizon home internet: free Xbox Series S or 12-months of Netflix
One of this week's best early Black Friday Verizon deals isn't even on the carrier's line-up of devices, rather it's excellent home internet packages. Right now could be a good time to think about upgrading because the carrier is currently throwing in either a free Xbox Series S (worth $300) or 12-months of Netflix and Max on the house with its home internet packages. Note that prices start at just $35/mo if you're an existing Verizon customer so this could be a good opportunity to get both a new device and cheap internet bundled in together.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
My favorite iPhone deal in the build-up to Black Friday is Verizon's current promo on the iPhone 16 Pro. The carrier has just bumped up its promotion on this awesome device to offer not just a free phone, but also a free iPad and Apple Watch. Note, you will need a new line on an Ultimate unlimited plan here and these accessories also need their own cellular lines ($15/mo total extra) if you're going to claim them. Still, this is an amazing promotion overall if you're looking to upgrade and want a high-end device to go alongside a high-end postpaid unlimited plan. Note that this deal is also available on the standard iPhone 16 if you want a smaller device.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: $33.33 $5/mo with an unlimited plan, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
If you're looking for a Pro-level device, right now the best Verizon deal is on the stunning iPhone 16 Pro Max. For the first time ever you can currently get this device for just $5/mo alongside a new line on an Ultimate unlimited plan without the need for a trade. This equates to a total saving of over $1,000 and you can also bundle in a free Apple Watch and iPad if you're willing to pay the $15/mo extra a month for their cellular lines. While the plan is still pretty pricey here the savings are potentially massive.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: free with a new unlimited line plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
Want to go big? Here's low-key one of the best iPhone deals on the entire Verizon site right now. The stunning (and still good) iPhone 15 Pro Max is currently available for free alongside either an Ultimate OR Plus unlimited plan. The 'Or' is the critical part of this deal here because the Plus plan is a lot cheaper than the high-tier Ultimate plan - meaning you can bag this extremely high-end device for a relatively reasonable monthly price. Note that you can also throw in that free iPad and Apple Watch here as long as you're willing to pay for those additional cellular lines.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus: free with a new unlimited line, plus free Galaxy Watch and tablet at Verizon
This is the first time Verizon has offered the excellent Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus for free without a trade-in. That alone makes this a deal worth shouting about but you can also throw in a free Galaxy Watch 7 and a Galaxy Tab S9 FE as accessories right now. As with the freebies on the iPhones, note that you will need to pay for an additional cellular line for these accessories, which runs at $5/mo for the watch and $10/mo for the tablet.
Google Pixel 9 Pro: free with a trade-in, plus free Pixel Watch 2 and tablet at Verizon
Not into your Samsung devices? Here's a really superb early Verizon Black Friday deal on the stunning Google Pixel 9 Pro. Right now, this one is free with an eligible trade-in and you can also get yourself a free Pixel Watch 2 and the Galaxy Tab S9 FE. Much like the above deal on the Galaxy S24 Plus, this one requires additional accessory cellular lines if you claim your freebies but it's overall an outstanding deal considering how new and popular this device is.
More of today's best early Black Friday sales
- Amazon: TVs, iPads & air fryers from $12.99
- Apple: AirPods, iPads, watches from $89.99
- Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs & laptops
- B&H: $600 off Nikon, GoPro, Canon & Sony
- Cheap TVs: deals from $69.99 at Best Buy
- Christmas trees: from $54.99 at Amazon
- Dell: Inspiron & XPS laptops from $279.99
- Dreamcloud: mattresses from $349 + free shipping
- Gift ideas: deals for the family from $9.99
- Holiday: decor, lights, & PJs from $10.99
- Home Depot: 40% off tools & appliances
- Lowe's: holiday decor & appliances from $17.31
- Nectar: up to 50% off all mattresses
- Nordstrom: 46% off boots, coats & jewelry
- Purple: up to $1,000 off mattresses + base
- Saatva: up to $600 off luxury mattresses
- Samsung: $2,500+ off TVs, phones & appliances
- Target: furniture, Christmas decor, tech & clothing
- Tempur-Pedic: up to $500 off mattress sets
- Walmart: cheap TVs, robot vacs & AirPods
- Wayfair: 70% off furniture & decor
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Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the bang bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.