What Did Verizon Offer Last Black Friday?
Verizon's 2025 promotions centered on free or heavily discounted flagship phones, including the iPhone 17 series, Galaxy S25 and Pixel 10, with new unlimited lines or switches. Some offers required no trade-in. Bundles often added a free Apple Watch or iPad or an equivalent, and some new customers who switched and bought eligible devices received a $200 gift card.
Deals started in mid-November and stayed active until about December 1.
The savings arrived as bill credits spread over 24 to 36 months, not as an up-front price cut. Best offers typically required new lines or specific unlimited plans.
How To Pick The Right Verizon Deal
Judge a carrier offer by what it costs over the whole credit period, not by the headline price.
- Total plan cost. A free phone on a pricier plan can cost more than a paid phone on a cheap one.
- Credit length. Credits over 24 or 36 months mean leaving early can leave a balance due.
- New line or switch. Existing customers often get a smaller offer than newcomers.
- Trade-in terms. Where a trade-in applies, check the condition requirements.
When Do Verizon Deals Drop?
Verizon has not announced 2026 Black Friday offers. Last year's promotions began in mid-November, so an early-November preview this time would not be surprising, though that is an expectation, not a fact. Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, Thanksgiving is the 26th and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Verizon give free phones on Black Friday?
In 2025 it offered free or heavily discounted flagships with new unlimited lines or switches, paid out as bill credits.
Do Verizon Black Friday deals need a trade-in?
Some did not. Several select offers last year required no trade-in, but they usually needed a new line or specific plan.
How are Verizon deal savings paid?
As bill credits over 24 to 36 months, so the full value depends on staying on the qualifying plan.