This viral Verizon deal supposedly gets you a free Samsung phone, tablet, AND smartwatch — but how exactly does it work?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus violet — (Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)

I spend a lot of time covering Verizon deals, but I'll be the first to admit that many of the carrier's best offers come with too much fine print attached. This is especially true when Verizon starts advertising those 'free device' deals that it loves so much. Sure, this new promotion from the Big Three provider could get you a free Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy Tab S10 FE, but there must be a catch, right? Let's break it all down.

See the full list of deals at Verizon today

If you don't mind some gross oversimplification, the deal essentially works like this: pay for the service, get the free devices. What you need to do is head to Verizon and grab the Samsung Galaxy S26 with a new line on the Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plan, and the carrier will hook you up with enough promo credits to cover the full cost of the device. Free phone, check.

Score over $1,500 of new Samsung tech with Verizon's latest bundle deal

Typically retailing for $899.99, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a powerful flagship phone with a gorgeous 6.3-inch AMOLED display, upgraded 4,300mAh battery, and the lightning-fast Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset under the hood. The phone also boasts 12GB of RAM and all of the latest features from Google AI and Galaxy AI, plus you're guaranteed to receive seven years of OS and security upgrades before software support runs out.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is another excellent device, topping our list of the best Android watches that money can buy in 2026. The wearable features a sleek, lightweight design with an ultra-bright display, plus you get fast performance with a ton of cutting-edge health and fitness tracking tools straight out of the box. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is no slouch, either, boasting a rugged IP68-rated design, snappy performance, and a microSD card slot. If you're already a fan of Samsung tablets, it's basically the ideal couch companion.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 in lifestyle shots. — (Image credit: Brady Snyder / Android Central)

How do I get the free Samsung devices?

Add a line with Verizon's Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plans and you'll be eligible for a free Samsung Galaxy S26. Once that's done, grab the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Tab S10 FE with eligible Verizon service lines and the carrier will hook you up with enough promo credits over 36 months to make all three devices 100% free.

You're still paying for the service, but that's over $1,500 of free tech, no trade-in required. Indeed, nothing is truly free in this world, but thanks to deals like this, you're coming pretty darn close.

TOPICS

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.