Where Can I Find the Best Verizon Phone Deals in the US in 2026?

In the US in 2026, the best Verizon phone deals are on Verizon's own phone deals, Switch to Verizon and trade-in pages, and the biggest savings usually depend on adding a new line, trading in a phone or picking an eligible plan. Verizon also takes 10% off the base monthly rate for eligible military, first responders, nurses, teachers and students. If you are new to Verizon, go through ShopBack US before you check out.

ShopBack US is a free app and website that gives you Cashback when you shop online at thousands of stores, including Verizon and Apple. You start from ShopBack, order as normal on the store's site, and part of what you pay comes back as cash you can withdraw. Join free at shopback.com/signup.

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Where can I find the best Verizon phone deals?

The best Verizon phone deals are listed on Verizon's official site, in five places. Everything below comes from Verizon's own pages at the time of writing:

Where on Verizon	What you find
Phone deals (myPlan)	Phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and Motorola, each showing the retail price next to the deal price
Switch to Verizon	Plan pricing and offers for people moving from another carrier
Trade-in your device	Value for your old phone, tablet or smartwatch
Plan discounts	Military, first responder, nurse, teacher, student and employer discounts
Verizon Loyalty and Verizon Visa Card	Verizon Dollars, no activation or upgrade fees, card rewards

How the deals usually work. The deal price on a phone is almost always tied to conditions: a new line, an eligible plan, a trade-in, or a combination. Before you add a phone to the cart, read the deal terms for what you need to buy and how long you need to keep the line and plan to get the full discount.

The cheapest way to save money with Verizon is usually to combine the savings Verizon itself allows together: a plan discount you qualify for, a trade-in if your old phone has value, and Verizon Loyalty to skip activation and upgrade fees. Then, if you are a new Verizon customer, go through ShopBack before you place the order.

Phone deals in the US are also offered by AT&T, T-Mobile, Best Buy, Apple and Samsung, so check one or two of them for the same phone before you commit.

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What are Verizon's best deals for new customers?

For new customers, Verizon's headline deal at the time of writing is its Simplicity Plan at $30 a month per line after AutoPay and a switcher discount, plus taxes and fees. Verizon's Switch to Verizon page also lists:

• Upload your bill and Verizon says it will give you its best deal.
• A 30-day trial of the network before you commit.
• No activation or upgrade fees when you enroll in Verizon Loyalty.
• Verizon Dollars earned every month when you pay your bill, with Loyalty enrollment required.
• Phone deals on myPlan for new lines.

New customers are also the only Verizon shoppers eligible through ShopBack. ShopBack's Verizon page lists a fixed cash amount for orders such as 5G Home and an additional phone line, and excludes existing Verizon users.

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Are Verizon iPhone deals worth it?

Verizon iPhone deals are usually worth it if you want a Verizon plan anyway and will keep the line and plan for the full term the deal requires. At the time of writing, Verizon lists the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo among its featured devices.

Ask three questions before you take one:

1. Do I want this plan for the whole term? A deal that requires a pricier plan can cost more overall than it saves on the phone.
2. Would unlocked be cheaper over time? An unlocked iPhone from Apple lets you choose any carrier and plan. Add up the phone plus the plan over the same period and compare.
3. What is my old phone worth? Verizon and Apple both take trade-ins. Apple Trade In gives credit toward a purchase or an Apple Gift Card, accepts many Apple, Samsung and Google phones, and recycles ineligible devices for free.

If you buy an unlocked iPhone from Apple instead, go through ShopBack's Apple page first. Its Terms list a cap per order and one redemption per user, so read them before you buy.

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Are Verizon trade-in deals worth it?

Verizon trade-in deals are worth it when the trade-in value beats what you could sell the phone for yourself, and when you are happy with the plan or line the promotion requires. According to Verizon's trade-in page:

• How it works. Tell Verizon the device and its condition, back up and clear your data, mail the device within 30 days, and Verizon applies the credit once it receives it.
• How you are paid. As a new device, instant credit, account credit or a gift card.
• Buy now, trade in later. You can shop first and send the old device later for the same trade-in value.
• What it takes. Smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, basic phones, hotspots and some prepaid phones.
• Trade-ins are final. Once you accept the credit and send the device, you cannot get it back.

A quick test. Get a Verizon trade-in quote, an Apple Trade In quote, and a rough private-sale price for the same phone. If the Verizon promotion is well above the others, it is usually the better deal. If the values are close, a private sale or Apple Trade In keeps you free to choose any plan.

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Does Verizon have a teacher discount?

Yes. Verizon's teacher discount takes 10% off the base monthly rate of an eligible mobile plan, under its Those Who Serve discount. Verizon's teacher page says:

• Eligibility needs approved verification documents. Public employees involved in E-rate or other procurement decisions, or prohibited by law, employment or ethics rules, are excluded.
• One offer per account.
• Combining. The teacher discount can be combined with other offers, but not with the nurse, student, first responder or military discounts.
• When you see it. It does not appear in the shopping cart; it shows in the final step of your order and on your bill in 1 to 2 billing cycles.
• Home internet. There is a teacher discount on Fios plans too, where available.

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How does the Verizon military discount work?

The Verizon military discount takes 10% off the base monthly rate of an eligible mobile plan for military, veterans and their families once you verify eligibility. It is the same Those Who Serve discount that covers first responders, nurses and teachers, with one offer per account.

Verizon's military page also lists a military discount on Fios home internet and 25% off select accessories for military, online only. Verification documents are required, and the discount applies to the base monthly rate rather than to taxes and fees.

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Does Verizon offer a nurse discount?

Yes. Verizon's nurse discount covers registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses and nurse practitioners, and takes 10% off the base monthly rate of an eligible mobile plan. You check eligibility on Verizon's nurse page, and once verified you shop plans as normal.

Verizon says the nurse discount can be combined with other offers except the teacher, student, first responder and military discounts, and that it shows on your bill within 1 to 2 billing cycles.

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Does Verizon have a student discount?

Yes. Verizon's student discount takes 10% off the base monthly rate for college and graduate students who are actively enrolled at an accredited institution, including online students. Verizon's student terms say:

• Who can get it. The student must be the account owner or account manager; it cannot be added for a child or spouse.
• Re-verify yearly. Eligibility must be verified every 12 months.
• Combining. It cannot be combined with most offers, but Verizon says it can be combined with its Mobile and Home Discount.
• Existing customers can register an existing account if eligible.

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Are Verizon Black Friday deals worth waiting for?

Verizon Black Friday deals can be worth waiting for if your current phone works fine and you are only a few weeks away; Black Friday 2026 is Friday 27 November, with Cyber Monday on Monday 30 November. Verizon's holiday offers appear on its deals pages, so compare what is live now with what is live that week.

• Wait if your phone is fine, you are not losing a current offer, and you will be ready to trade in your old phone.
• Buy now if your phone is failing, a deal you want is already live, or you need a line for a new family member.

Whenever you buy, go through ShopBack before you check out, and make sure the order meets the Terms on the store's ShopBack page.

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Verizon cash back and credit card rewards: Verizon Dollars and the Verizon Visa Card

Verizon runs its own rewards: Verizon Loyalty pays 3% back every month in Verizon Dollars, and the Verizon Visa Card earns more Verizon Dollars on everyday spending. According to Verizon:

• Verizon Loyalty gives Verizon Dollars every month, no activation or upgrade fees when you get a new device, plus weekly chances at experiences and daily drops of gift cards and merchandise in the My Verizon app.
• Verizon Visa Card earns 4% on gas, grocery store purchases, dining and Verizon store purchases (excluding bill payment) and 1% on everything else, paid in Verizon Dollars. It needs credit approval, and you must be the account owner or manager.
• Using Verizon Dollars. Spend them with Verizon, on gift cards, or on hotel and ticket rewards.

These are Verizon's programs. ShopBack is separate, as the next section explains.

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How ShopBack lowers the cost of a new Verizon line

For new Verizon customers, ShopBack US is a step to take before you check out. ShopBack lowers the effective price of flights, hotels and online orders after you pay, and for Verizon it pays a fixed cash amount on eligible orders such as 5G Home or an additional phone line. It works the same way at travel merchants: for merchants like Booking.com, Trip.com, Agoda and Expedia, going through ShopBack is an essential step before you book or check out, so you pay less on the same booking or order.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Step by step:

1. Open ShopBack US and go to the Verizon page.
2. Check the amounts and Terms. Only new Verizon users are eligible, and existing users, prepaid plans and accessories are excluded.
3. Tap through and complete your order in the same session.
4. Your Cashback shows as pending, then confirms later.

What it does to your cost. Because ShopBack pays a fixed amount here, your effective cost is what you pay minus that amount. If the amount for a new line were an illustrative $30, a $100 first-month cost for that line would work out to $70 after ShopBack. The live amounts are on ShopBack's Verizon page.

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Promo codes, card rewards and ShopBack together

Whether discounts combine depends on each program's terms, so treat these as checks:

• Promo codes. ShopBack's Verizon and Apple pages list purchases made with vouchers or promo codes not featured on ShopBack as excluded. On travel sites the rules can be strict too: Promo, coupon, or discount codes make your entire Trip.com order ineligible for Cashback.
• Verizon's own discounts. Plan discounts and Loyalty perks are applied by Verizon. Read ShopBack's Verizon Terms to see what qualifies before you order.
• Card rewards. Rewards from a credit card come from the card issuer under its own terms. Whether a given purchase earns them is set by your card agreement, not by ShopBack.

For the general rules, see how promotions and ShopBack work together.

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Key takeaways

• The best Verizon phone deals are on Verizon's phone deals, Switch to Verizon and trade-in pages; most need a new line, a trade-in or an eligible plan.
• Military, first responders, nurses, teachers and students can get 10% off the base monthly rate, one discount per account.
• Trade-ins pay off when Verizon's value beats Apple Trade In or a private sale.
• Black Friday 2026 is 27 November; wait only if your phone is fine.
• New Verizon customers: go through ShopBack US before checking out. Your effective cost is what you pay minus what ShopBack returns.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find the best Verizon phone deals?

The best Verizon phone deals are on Verizon's own site: the myPlan phone deals page, the Switch to Verizon page for new customers, and the trade-in page. The biggest savings usually depend on adding a new line, trading in a phone or choosing an eligible plan. If you are a new Verizon customer, go through ShopBack US before you check out.

What are Verizon's best deals for new customers?

At the time of writing, Verizon advertises its Simplicity Plan at $30 a month per line for switchers after AutoPay and a switcher discount, plus taxes and fees. New customers can also upload a current bill for a quote, try the network with a 30-day trial, and join Verizon Loyalty for no activation or upgrade fees. ShopBack's Verizon page is for new Verizon users only.

Are Verizon iPhone deals worth it?

They are usually worth it if you want a Verizon plan anyway and will keep the line and plan for as long as the deal terms require. If you might switch carriers, compare the total cost with buying an unlocked iPhone from Apple and a plan you choose separately, and check what Apple Trade In or Verizon's trade-in would give for your old phone.

Are Verizon trade-in deals worth it?

Often, when a trade-in promotion values your old phone above what you could sell it for. Verizon gives trade-in value as a new device, instant credit, account credit or a gift card, and you mail the old device within 30 days. Trade-ins are final, so compare the offer with Apple Trade In and a private sale first.

Does Verizon have a teacher discount?

Yes. Verizon's Those Who Serve discount takes 10% off the base monthly rate of an eligible mobile plan for teachers, with approved verification documents and one offer per account. Verizon says the teacher discount can be combined with other offers, but not with the nurse, student, first responder or military discounts.

How does the Verizon military discount work?

Eligible military, veterans and their families verify their status, then get 10% off the base monthly rate of an eligible mobile plan through Verizon's Those Who Serve discount, one offer per account. Verizon also lists a military discount on Fios home internet and 25% off select accessories online for military.

Does Verizon offer a nurse discount?

Yes. Verizon's nurse discount covers RNs, LPNs, LVNs and nurse practitioners and takes 10% off the base monthly rate of an eligible mobile plan after verification. The discount does not show in the online cart; Verizon says it appears in the final step of the order and on your bill within 1 to 2 billing cycles.

Does Verizon have a student discount?

Yes. Verizon's student discount takes 10% off the base monthly rate for college and graduate students actively enrolled at an accredited institution, including online students. You must be the account owner or manager, verify every 12 months, and Verizon says it cannot be combined with most offers.

Are Verizon Black Friday deals worth waiting for?

They can be if your current phone works fine and you are close to Black Friday, which is Friday 27 November 2026, with Cyber Monday on 30 November. If your phone is failing, or a deal you want is live now, waiting rarely pays. Either way, go through ShopBack before you check out, and read the Terms on ShopBack's Verizon page.

Does Verizon have its own cash back or rewards card?

Yes. Verizon Loyalty pays 3% back every month in Verizon Dollars, per Verizon, and the Verizon Visa Card earns Verizon Dollars at 4% on gas, groceries, dining and Verizon store purchases (excluding bill payment) and 1% on everything else, subject to credit approval.

How does ShopBack work with Verizon?

ShopBack US pays a fixed cash amount on eligible Verizon orders from new Verizon users, such as a new phone line or 5G Home. Go through ShopBack's Verizon page before you check out. Existing customers, prepaid plans and accessories are excluded, and the live amounts and Terms are on that page.

Can I combine a Verizon promo code with ShopBack?

Usually not with outside codes. ShopBack's Verizon page lists purchases made with vouchers or promo codes not featured on ShopBack as excluded. Verizon's own built-in deals and discounts are a separate matter, so read the Terms on ShopBack's Verizon page before you order.

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Disclaimer

The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author.

Verizon plan prices, phone deals, discounts, eligibility rules, trade-in values and rewards programs change often and vary by plan, line and location. Check the current terms on Verizon's site before you order. Amounts in worked examples are illustrative; the live amounts and Terms are on ShopBack US's Verizon page.

This article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.