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What Black Friday Phone Plan And Internet Deals Looked Like Last Year
In 2025 the big three carriers competed mainly on new iPhones. The iPhone 17 series was offered free or close to free with new unlimited lines and trade-ins at T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T, sometimes bundled with an iPad or Apple Watch. Many of these promotions ran into early or mid December.
Home internet got its own incentives. Reports described gift cards of up to $300 or free months on T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and AT&T Fiber, and Verizon offered perks such as a free Samsung TV or a gift card with qualifying home internet. Cable and fiber providers including Optimum, Spectrum and Xfinity also ran holiday promotions.
Specific 2026 carrier offers had not been found as of late October, so there is nothing confirmed to report yet.
How To Pick The Right Phone Plan Or Internet Deal
The sticker price of a promotion hides the commitments. Read what you have to do to receive the full value, and what happens if you leave early.
| Deal Type | Typical Catch |
|---|---|
| Free or discounted phone | Requires a new line, often a trade-in, and a specific unlimited plan. |
| Bill credits | Spread over 24 to 36 months; leave early and the remaining credits stop. |
| Gift card with home internet | Often location-specific and tied to auto-pay or bundling. |
| Free months | The regular price returns afterward, so check it before signing. |
Compare the monthly plan price, not only the phone discount. A pricier unlimited plan can erase the value of a free handset over 36 months. For internet, ask for the price after any introductory period and whether equipment fees apply.
When Do Phone Plan And Internet Deals Drop?
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27, with Cyber Monday on November 30. Carrier promotions in 2025 built up through November and often ran past Cyber Monday into December, so a similar pattern is likely this year, though nothing has been confirmed for 2026.
Phone deals often appear at retailers too. Best Buy's main Black Friday deals run November 19 to 28, Walmart's run November 23 to 29, and Target's early sale is November 5 to 7. Amazon has not announced its 2026 Black Friday dates, and early deals are already appearing there in late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a free phone on Black Friday really free?
Usually the cost is covered by monthly bill credits over 24 to 36 months, and you typically need a new line or trade-in. Leaving early can forfeit the remaining credits.
Do I need to switch carriers to get a Black Friday phone deal?
The best offers were aimed at new lines or new customers, so switching or adding a line is often required.
Are home internet Black Friday deals available everywhere?
No. Internet promotions are often location-specific and may require bundling or auto-pay.
Have 2026 carrier Black Friday deals been announced?
Not as of late October 2026. The latest confirmed offers are from 2025.