Updated
Updated · Yahoo · Jul 14
T-Mobile Launches $99 iPhone 16e and Free Galaxy S26 Deals for Back-to-School
Updated
Updated · Yahoo · Jul 14

T-Mobile Launches $99 iPhone 16e and Free Galaxy S26 Deals for Back-to-School

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo · Jul 14

Summary

  • $0 Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17 offers headline T-Mobile's back-to-school push for new customers who switch numbers and take qualifying plans, with discounts spread across 24 monthly bill credits.
  • $99.99 iPhone 16e deals come through Metro by T-Mobile for customers bringing an existing number to a $50-a-month AutoPay plan, plus a $100 virtual prepaid Mastercard after three months.
  • $289.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G tablets are free with a new qualifying tablet line, again via 24 months of bill credits that require customers to keep service.
  • $35-a-month 5G Home Internet is available when bundled with a qualifying phone plan, alongside a free month and up to $200 back; eligible plans include a five-year price guarantee.

Insights

As the AI boom makes phones pricier, are T-Mobile’s 'free' device deals a smart buy or a costly two-year trap?
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