AT&T's best phone deals right now include up to $1,200 off the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro for $9.99 per month with no trade-in, and the Google Pixel 11 Pro for $0 when you trade in any old Pixel on a qualifying unlimited plan. Several of these deals can make a new phone effectively free, and AT&T offers them to both new and existing customers.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launched on September 18 and are now available at AT&T, alongside the iPhone 17 lineup and the earlier Apple iPhone 16 series. Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, follows on October 23. On the Android side, AT&T is running deals on the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip8, and Galaxy Z Fold8, plus the Google Pixel 11 series.
AT&T's phone discounts apply as monthly bill credits spread over 36 months, not as a discount on the upfront price. To get the full value, you'll need to keep the line active for the entire term and sign up for installments.
Below are the best AT&T phone deals for new and existing customers right now, organized by iPhone, Samsung, and Google Pixel. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of AT&T deals.
AT&T iPhone deals
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Get the iPhone 18 Pro for $0 per month! Don't miss out and snag our top deal of the week with AT&T. Save up to $1,200 when you trade in an iPhone 14 or newer in any condition and upgrade or add a new line on an eligible unlimited plan. Check out the offer here. View Deal |
1. Get the iPhone 18 Pro for free
AT&T's headline offer on Apple's newest flagship takes the iPhone 18 Pro from $33.34 per month down to $0, a saving of up to $1,200 paid across 36 monthly bill credits. To qualify you'll need to trade in an iPhone 14 or higher in any condition, excluding the iPhone 16e, or any eligible smartphone with a minimum trade-in value of $180. The offer is open to new and existing customers, and the trade-in condition genuinely doesn't matter, so a cracked screen still counts.
Two things to read before you check out. The credit requires a minimum $1,200 installment agreement and activation on a qualifying AT&T plan, and the plan tier you need is higher than the entry unlimited tiers, so check which plan the offer names at checkout. If you finance on the AT&T Installment Plan with Next Up Anytime, the extra $10 per month for that early upgrade feature earns no credits and is on you.
iPhone 18 Pro 256GB Plans
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AT&T
Value 2.0℠
$83.34/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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2. Get the iPhone 18 Pro Max for up to $1,200 off
The same offer covers the iPhone 18 Pro Max with the same trade-in requirement, though the outcome differs. The Pro Max starts at $1,299 rather than $1,199, so a full-value trade leaves roughly $100 to pay rather than clearing the phone outright. Storage runs to 2TB at $2,499 and the credit does not scale up with it, so the bigger the configuration you pick, the smaller a share of it the $1,200 covers.
iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB Plans
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AT&T
Value 2.0℠
$102.78/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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What about the iPhone Duo?
Apple's first foldable opens for pre-order on Friday, October 16 and ships Friday, October 23, priced from $1,999 for 256GB up to $3,199 for 2TB, in star white and night sky. AT&T has confirmed it will carry the iPhone Duo and that its up to $1,200 trade-in offer will extend to Duo orders in October, which puts it ahead of T-Mobile and Verizon, since neither has said anything about foldable terms yet.
What AT&T hasn't published is the detail: no per-model trade-in tiers, no monthly financing figures for the 512GB and larger configurations, and no confirmation of which plan the Duo offer requires. Bear in mind that $1,200 against a $1,999 phone leaves a much larger balance than the same credit does on an iPhone 18 Pro. We'll update this box once AT&T posts full terms.
3. Get $930 off iPhone 17
Get up to $930 off the iPhone 17 with an eligible trade-in on a qualifying unlimited plan, down from $25.84. Note that Apple raised the iPhone 17 from $799 to $899 on September 9, so the phone costs more than it did in August even though the carrier deal got better. Make sure you sign up for installments because this deal is spread out over 36 monthly bill credits.
iPhone 17 256GB Plans
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AT&T
Premium 2.0℠
$115.84/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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AT&T Samsung Galaxy deals
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Get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 for $0! You can now get Samsung's newest foldable at no cost through AT&T. Trade in an eligible device and add a line or upgrade on a qualifying unlimited plan. Check out the details here. |
1. Get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 for $0
Samsung's newest foldable launched on August 7, and AT&T will hand you the Galaxy Z Fold8 for $0 with an eligible trade-in on a qualifying unlimited plan. The discount is applied through 36 monthly bill credits, so installments are required and you'll need to stay put for the full term to collect. This is the strongest no-cost Android offer AT&T is running right now.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 5G 256GB Plans
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AT&T
Value 2.0℠
$102.78/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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2. Get up to $1,100 off on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Snag the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with a steep discount. You can save up to $1,100 when you switch or upgrade on an unlimited plan (starting at $50/month). In order to get the full savings, you'll need to add a new line or upgrade and trade in your old smartphone. The discount is applied through 36 monthly bill credits, so make sure you sign up for installments. You can enjoy the S26 Ultra's incredible features, including the brand-new Galaxy AI features.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G 256GB Plans
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AT&T
Extra 2.0℠
$106.12/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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3. Get the Samsung Galaxy S26 for $4.99/month with trade-in
Trade in an eligible phone on an Unlimited plan and you'll get the Samsung Galaxy S26 for $4.99/month. Go with Value 2.0 instead and that trade-in credit drops to up to $500, so the plan you pick does a lot of the work here. Then choose your bonus. Option one is $200 in bill credits spread across 36 months. Option two is a Visa Reward card worth up to $800.
Samsung Galaxy S26 5G 256GB Plans
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AT&T
Premium 2.0℠
$104.99/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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4. Up to $1,100 off Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Last year's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is still worth a look now that the Fold8 has replaced it, and AT&T is taking up to $1,100 off. You'll need to add a new line or upgrade on a qualifying AT&T unlimited plan (starting at $50/month minimum), and hand over any old Galaxy phone as a trade-in. Installments are required because this discount is applied through 36 monthly bill credits.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 5G 256GB Plans
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AT&T
Value 2.0℠
$105.56/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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AT&T Google Pixel deals
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Get the Google Pixel 11 Pro for $0. Trade in any old Google Pixel, any year, any condition, and add a line or upgrade on an unlimited plan. The trade-in bar here is about as low as it gets. Check out the details here. |
1. Get the Pixel 11 Pro for $0 with any old Pixel
AT&T will give you the Google Pixel 11 Pro for $0 when you trade in any old Google Pixel, any year, any condition. That's an unusually loose trade-in requirement, since most carrier offers grade by model and condition, and it means a drawer Pixel from several generations back still gets you the full credit. The discount arrives as monthly bill credits, so installments are required and you'll need to keep the line active for the full term.
Google Pixel 11 Pro 256GB Plans
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AT&T
Extra 2.0℠
$101.95/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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2. Get the Pixel 11 for $10.99 per month
AT&T will put the Pixel 11 on your bill for $10.99 per month when you add a new line of service or upgrade an existing line on an Unlimited plan. New Unlimited customers need a plan that costs at least $60 per month before discounts to qualify.
Read this part before you check out. If you finance the phone on the AT&T Installment Plan with Next Up Anytime, the extra $10 per month for that early upgrade feature is on you and earns no credits.
Google Pixel 11
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AT&T
Value 2.0℠
$70.99/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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3. Get a Google Pixel 10 for $10.99/month
Get a Pixel 10 for just $10.99 per month. New and existing customers can grab this phone by adding a new line with installments on an eligible Unlimited plan and pocketing $200 in bill credits over 36 months.
Prefer a different path? You can also grab up to $800 with a Visa Reward card instead. Just sign up for installments to get the full savings.
Google Pixel 10 128GB Plans
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AT&T
Extra 2.0℠
$93.62/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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4. Get a Google Pixel 10 Pro and save up to $1,050
Get a Pixel 10 Pro and save up to $1,050 with a qualifying trade-in. New and existing customers can snag this deal by activating a new line or upgrading their current one to an unlimited plan (minimum $70/month). This discount is applied through 36 monthly bill credits, so you’ll need to sign up for installments to receive the full savings.
Google Pixel 10 Pro 128GB Plans
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AT&T
Extra 2.0℠
$109.17/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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5. Save up to $1,250 when you order the Pixel 10 Pro XL
New and existing customers can save up to $1,250 on a Pixel 10 Pro XL with a qualifying trade-in. To qualify, customers will need to activate a new line or upgrade an existing one to an AT&T Unlimited plan (minimum $50/month). This discount is paid out over 36 statement credits, so make sure you sign up for installments to get the complete discount.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 256GB Plans
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AT&T
Premium 2.0℠
$124.73/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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Why choose AT&T?
Network
A key reason AT&T makes sense for your next cell phone plan is the carrier's robust national network. Independent coverage reliability tests consistently put AT&T's network in second place behind Verizon's; in other words, if getting good service in more places is an important concern for you, AT&T is a great choice. Check out our in-depth guide on AT&T's national coverage map for more info.
Features
AT&T's cell phone plans may not be the cheapest out there, but they include lots of awesome features you might not find in other carriers. AT&T's Unlimited Extra EL, for example, includes 75GB of premium data, a 30GB hotspot allowance, SD streaming, and Mexico and Canada talk/text/data privileges. Check out some of AT&T's most popular postpaid unlimited plans below:
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#1
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AT&T
Premium 2.0℠
$90.00/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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#2
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AT&T
Value 2.0℠
$50.00/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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#3
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AT&T
Extra 2.0℠
$70.00/mo
+ $35 Upfront
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The AT&T Guarantee
AT&T is the only provider backing both its wireless and fiber networks with a guarantee. In the event of a network outage lasting 60 minutes or more and affecting eight or more towers, AT&T automatically credits your bill, and with iPhone 18 models you'll get an Apple notification about the outage as well. The guarantee also covers support response times and the promise that AT&T's best smartphone deals don't require its most expensive plan.
Convenience
AT&T's size makes it a ubiquitous presence in American life, which can be a nice thing when you want to talk to a representative in person. With over 2,200 company-owned retail locations nationwide, chances are you're not far from an AT&T store.
AT&T store locator
Want that personal touch? AT&T's retail locations make it easy to get in-person help on your next phone or plan. Check out our cell phone store locator page to find the closest AT&T store to you.
If you'd rather take care of your bill, check data usage, or purchase a new device without visiting a store, you can do it all with the MyAT&T app.
Taking your phone to AT&T
Switching carriers can be tricky. Carriers in the U.S. rely on different cellular technologies, so a phone designed to work on one particular network won't necessarily work on another. Here are some basic rules:
- Generally, older phones sold by Verizon will not work on AT&T.
- Older phones coming from T-Mobile have a better chance of working with AT&T.
- Most newer phones are compatible across all carriers.
If you purchased your phone outright from a third-party dealer, you have a better chance of bringing it with you to AT&T. Third-party devices are frequently unlocked, so they are open to working on any network for which they are compatible. For more information, check out our guide to bringing your phone to AT&T.
Scott Houghton
Jr. Staff Writer
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