Black Friday is still a couple of weeks away, but that hasn’t stopped mobile carriers from launching early promotions. Right now, you can snag early Black Friday phone deals on new iPhones, Androids, various device bundles, and cell plans from Verizon, Mint Mobile, Visible, T-Mobile, and more.
Verizon’s device bundle is one of the best values so far. The carrier is offering a free smartwatch and a pair of earbuds when you purchase select iPhone, Samsung, Google, and Motorola phones with a Simplicity Plan and Watch Plan. Meanwhile, if you’re interested in joining Mint Mobile, you can sign up for any plan at just $15 a month, including an Unlimited plan.
It’s important to note that most of these promotions have very specific eligibility requirements, and device discounts are often applied as monthly credits on your bill, so you’ll need to maintain your plan to get the deal. But as long as you meet the requirements, they all offer excellent savings or freebies that are well worth taking advantage of.
Shopping for more discounts? Check out our full roundup of all the best early Black Friday deals.
The best early Black Friday Verizon deals
Verizon is offering a slew of holiday bundles when you buy certain Apple, Samsung, Google, and Motorola phones with a Simplicity and Watch Plan. All of the deals include a free smartwatch and a pair of earbuds. In addition, some eligible phones are discounted from their full price. You can learn more about each deal, including step-by-step instructions, in our full breakdown of Verizon’s latest bundles.
Verizon iPhone 18 Pro + Apple Watch SE 3 + AirPods 5 Bundle
Verizon is offering a free Apple Watch SE 3 and a pair of AirPods 5 when you buy an iPhone 18 Pro with a qualifying Simplicity Plan and Watch Plan (monthly costs apply). The 18 Pro’s cameras and battery life impressed during testing, offering a worthy upgrade for anyone looking to make the jump to a Pro model.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra + Watch 9 + Buds 4 Bundle
You can get a free Galaxy Watch 9 and a pair of Galaxy Buds 4 when you buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra with a Verizon Simplicity Plan and Watch Plan (monthly costs apply). The Galaxy S26 Ultra is an excellent premium smartphone with an impressive camera system and display.
You can learn more about the latest Apple, Samsung, and Google phones in our iPhone 18 Pro review, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review, and Google Pixel 11 Pro review.
The best early Black Friday Mint Mobile deals
Ahead of Black Friday, Mint Mobile is offering any plan for $15 a month. Depending on the plan and term you sign up for, this deal can save you up to $20 a month. To maximize your savings and get the best bang for your buck, we highly recommend the Unlimited plan, which is usually the most expensive and offers uncapped data. In addition, Mint is offering select Google and Samsung phones at a discount when you sign up for any 12-month plan. You can learn more in our full roundup of all the latest Mint Mobile deals.
Mint Mobile 3-Month Unlimited Data Plan
Mint’s Unlimited plan offers unlimited talk, text, and data, now with no data caps. We recommend signing up for this option to maximize your savings, as it’s typically the most expensive option in the lineup.
Mint Mobile Unlimited 12-Month Plan
Mint Mobile’s Unlimited plans include unlimited data subject to deprioritization. Running on T-Mobile’s network, Mint Mobile’s 12-month prepaid plan offers exceptional long-term value, especially for single and double line accounts.
The best early Black Friday T-Mobile deals
T-Mobile is offering free Apple and Samsung phones when you sign up for select plans and redeem a certain number of T-Mobile Picks. Picks are promotional credits that you get when you purchase a plan, activate lines, or upgrade your service. In order to take advantage of the deals below, you’ll need to have three Picks available to redeem.
T-Mobile iPhone 18 Pro deal
T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 18 Pro when you activate a new line on a T-Mix plan and carry over an existing number from another carrier. You also have to use three of your Picks (promotional credits included with a T-Mix plan). The cost of the phone will be credited over 36 monthly bills.
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus deal
You can get a free Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus when you activate a new T-Mobile line on a T-Mix plan. You also have to redeem three of your Picks (promotional credits included with a T-Mix plan). The phone’s cost will be credited back over 36 monthly bills.
The best early Black Friday Visible deals
As part of an early Black Friday deal, Visible is knocking $6 off various plans when you use the promo code HOLIDAYHACK. The deal pricing is locked in for up to five years, depending on the plan you select: the Base plan is guaranteed for one year, the Plus plan for three years, and the Plus Pro plan for five years. In addition, Visible has select Samsung and Google phones for $480 off. The savings require a Visible Plus Pro plan and will be applied via monthly credits over 24 months.
Visible Plus Pro Plan
Visible Plus Pro is the service’s top-tier plan, including smartwatch service, improved video quality, and more. It comes with the same Verizon 5G cell coverage that Visible is known for, making it one of our favorites for budget-conscious shoppers.
Visible Plus Plan
If you’re looking for a large amount of high-speed monthly data at a reasonable price, the Visible Plus plan from Visible Wireless stands alone among budget (and major) carriers in guaranteeing unlimited data without deprioritization.
Visible Plan
The most affordable of the brand’s plans gives users unlimited data, talk, and text using Verizon’s 5G and 4G LTE networks. It’s a step down from Plus and Plus Pro, but it’s a solid and affordable service for the budget-conscious, especially if you can get it on sale.
The best early Black Friday AT&T deals
AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off an iPhone 18 Pro when you activate or add a new line and trade in an eligible device. However, the discount varies depending on the value of your trade-in device and which AT&T plan you select. If you meet the maximum qualifications, you can get the iPhone 18 Pro for free. Apple devices that qualify for the full trade-in discount include the iPhone 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, Air, 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max.
AT&T iPhone 18 Pro trade-in deal
You can get an iPhone 18 Pro for free with an eligible trade-in when you activate a new line or update an existing line on an AT&T Premium 2.0 plan or higher. The cost of the phone will be credited over 36 monthly bills.
Phone deals FAQs
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday will officially kick off on November 27. Cyber Monday follows on November 30. We’ll keep tracking the latest discounts on phones and cell plans before and during the main event, so check back for more deals.
Will unlocked phones be on sale for Black Friday?
Yes, we expect several unlocked Samsung, Google, and Motorola phones to be available at a discount on Black Friday. In particular, Amazon often has excellent unlocked Android phone deals during big sales.
However, unlocked iPhone deals are uncommon because Apple itself rarely offers discounts, and Amazon doesn’t sell new iPhones directly. We expect more Black Friday carrier promotions with various iPhones once the main event starts, but they will likely require certain plans and conditions.
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