I just scored a free Samsung phone, smartwatch, AND a $100 gift card at Verizon by following these steps — yes, it’s real

Verizon deals are hardly uncommon, but in an era when just about everything seems to be getting more expensive, I never expected the carrier’s offers to get even more impressive. Well, that’s exactly what’s happening today, as Verizon has brought back one of its best promotions for new and existing customers alike.

Buy an eligible smartphone, such as the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, and add a line with a qualified plan unlimited plan and the carrier will give you the Android phone for 100% free. You’ll also be eligible for a free Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 or Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablet at no additional cost when you add accompanying service plans, AND Verizon will even throw in a free $100 gift card, just for kicks.

Sure, the Verizon deal sounds like a mouthful, but it basically works like this: pay for the service, get the free stuff. It’s as simple as that.

The Galaxy S26 Plus is the middle child in Samsung’s newest flagship lineup. The phone boasts a stunning 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while under the hood you’ll get 12GB of RAM with the power of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The S26 Plus also comes equipped with great cameras, all-day battery life, and seven years of OS and security upgrades guaranteed. 

In order to claim the free devices, you’ll need to add a line with Verizon’s Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate phone plans. Starting around $80 per month before any AutoPay or multi-line discounts are applied, these unlimited plans give you talk, text, and 5G Ultra Wideband data on the carrier’s vast 5G network, plus you get premium mobile hotspot data and the ability to mix and match additional perks every month. 

The aforementioned unlimited plans will get you the free Galaxy S26 Plus, but you’ll need to add additional Verizon service plans to get your choice of the free smartwatch or tablet. These smartwatch/tablet plans typically cost around $10-$20 per month, which is a small price to pay if you plan to use data with these devices anyway. 

All things said and done, you stand to earn over $1,600 of free Samsung tech with this deal, and all you need to do is pay for the service. This bundle promotion is not for everyone, but if you want to get fully equipped with the latest Android technology, it’s one of the most cost-effective ways to do so. Nothing is ever truly free, but this is coming pretty darn close.