T-Mobile’s latest loyalty perk is a free Pixel 10, but here’s the fine print

Mobile phone bills, including those for T-Mobile subscribers, are consistently going up. Thankfully, there are always some offers that let you get some respite. The one we’re looking at today lets get a free Pixel 10 with a qualifying T-Mobile plan.

T-Mobile is running a promotional offer for its loyal customers, where you can trade in any existing device, and get up to $800 in discounts that can be redeemed to get a free Pixel 10 in exchange. According to reports, you can also use the credit to get a Pro model by paying only the remaining cost.

Based on the description, T-Mobile seems pretty relaxed about the phone’s condition you’re expected to turn in. According to one report, the offer still holds even if your phone’s screen is cracked.

You can check if you’re eligible by heading to T-Mobile’s T-Life app under the section that says “promotions available.” The offer appears to be a targeted promotion, but there’s no harm in reaching out to the customer support or visiting a nearby store to explore your chances. You would also require a good credit score to qualify for the offer.

Additionally, the offer notably requires you to be on one of T-Mobile’s Experience plans, including the recently introduced “Experience More.” These aren’t the cheapest plans, starting at $85 per month for a single line, but you can enjoy a five-year price lock and bundled benefits, including subscriptions to Netflix, Apple TV Plus, and Hulu.

While a free Pixel 10 is appealing, it’s important to note that the $800 will be split into 24 monthly payments and credited back to your account, most likely as $33.33 monthly bill credits. You would still be required to pay government taxes in addition to a one-time $35 activation fee. Even with those, this is a pretty tempting deal, too difficult to resist.

For some odd reason, if you don’t qualify for this offer (or don’t want an $800 device in the first place), T-Mobile is running another offer that lets you get the cheaper Pixel 10a instead. To avail this, you’ll need to be on a plan that costs $60 a month. Similarly, you can get a Pixel 10 Pro if you have at least three lines and spend at least $85 per member. For both of these plans, you don’t need to include a trade-in.

Meanwhile, if you’d rather have an iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, or iPhone 17e, T-Mobile is also running various offers for existing and new customers to get devices for practically free.