Google’s Pixel 9a is finally hitting store shelves after a small snag, and as you might expect, retailers and wireless carriers are offering a variety of tempting incentives in order to pick one up during the initial launch period. So if you’ve been thinking about changing carriers, and want to give Verizon a try, you can pick up the Pixel 9a for free.
Prepare for a commitment
Just like other carrier promotions, you’re going to need to commit to Verizon for 36 months with a myPlan plan account. For the most part, this just means you’ll be using Verizon services for the next three years if you’re looking to take advantage of this sweet deal.
The silver lining here is that Google will support this phone for seven years, so even when the contract is done, this device will still get updates. This promotion doesn’t require any kind of trade-in, and you also get a 50% discount on a Google One AI Premium plan if you’re interested.
Now, as far as plan pricing goes, Verizon does offer a three-year guarantee, so for the term of the contract, things shouldn’t change. While this sounds like something that you’d expect, we’ve seen prices rising over the past few years for a number of reasons. So it’s good that Verizon is setting things straight before you sign up.
When it comes to the phone itself, the Pixel 9a features a 6.3-inch AMOLED display and a design that’s unique to other Pixel 9 devices thanks to its flush camera. The handset is also powered by Google’s Tensor G4 SoC and has 8GB of RAM, along with 128GB and 256GB storage options.
You’re also going to get tons of use from this phone thanks to its large 5,100mAh battery. Plus, you get two rear cameras, with a 48MP main, and 13MP ultrawide. And perhaps most important is going to be the software, with Google packing the latest version of Android, along with the brand’s impressive AI features.
The AI isn’t going to be as impressive as what you’d find on Google’s Pixel 9 series, but that might not even be an issue to be honest. But luckily, we’ve got the details of what you should expect from the phone. For the most part, you can’t go wrong if you’re looking for a Pixel phone on a budget.
The best way to pick up a Pixel 9a — if you’re looking to sign up with a carrier. Verizon is now offering a huge discount that lets you take the Pixel 9a home for free.
