Verizon quietly launches deal that gets you a free Google Pixel 10 Pro AND $100 gift card — they will even waive the activation fee
This Android phone deal sounds to good to be true.
Good things come to those who wait, especially when it comes to smartphone deals. For example, 2025's Google Pixel 10 Pro — which used to be a bit unapproachable because of its $1,000 price tag — is no longer the new kid on the block, which means you can find some pretty exceptional deals on the phone if you know where to look.
Verizon will now give you the Pro for FREE when you add with an eligible unlimited plan on the carrier's website. As if that wasn't enough, Verizon will also give you a free $100 gift card AND waive the $40 activation fee.
Furthermore, unlike some carrier deals, you don't need to sign up for Verizon's most expensive data plan to be eligible — the Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, and Unlimited Ultimate plans will all earn you the max savings. That's $1,140 of free stuff, and all you need to do is add a line (which you were probably going to do anyway).
Google's greatest creation is now FREE at Verizon
Google Pixel 10 Pro 128GB: $999.99 FREE with eligible unlimited plan, plus $100 gift card at Verizon
Why wait for Prime Day to buy a new smartphone? Add a line with Verizon's Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plan and you'll get enough promo credits to make the Google Pixel 10 Pro completely free!
You'll also get a free Verizon gift card via email within eight weeks, and the carrier will even waive the $40 activation fee.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro topped our list of the best AI phones that money can buy, and for good reason. The super-powered flagship is packed with the latest Gemini implementation and on-device processing, allowing you to use exclusive features like Magic Cue and Daily Hub straight out of the box.
The phone is also equipped with the efficient Tensor G5 processor and 16GB of RAM, plus you get a 6.3-inch Super Actua OLED display that's simply a joy to behold. The Pixel 10 Pro also comes with 25W Qi2 magnetic charging, excellent haptics, and a bounty of new camera features, and like all of the best Google Pixel phones ever built, you're guaranteed seven years of OS and security upgrades.
Like I mentioned above, you'll need to add a line with one of Verizon's mainline unlimited plans to receive the $1,140 of savings. These start at $55/month for a single line, although you can drop that price down significantly by adding multiple lines in one go (four lines of the Unlimited Welcome plan costs $25/month per line, for instance). All plans come with unlimited talk, text, and data on Verizon's vast 5G network, plus you have the ability to mix and match additional perks such as international coverage, streaming subscriptions, and more.
Of course, if you prefer the simplicity of buying phones unlocked, it'd be understandable if you wanted to wait until Prime Day 2026 to buy a new Android phone. But if you're a Verizon user (or willing to switch) and you don't mind a bit of fine print, this is one of the best compelling phone deals on the web today.
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After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.
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