Mint Mobile offers Samsung Galaxy S26 for $0 with 12-month Unlimited plan

8 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · Apr 27

New subscribers receive $500 instant savings and up to $400 trade-in credit, making the Galaxy S26 effectively free with a $180 prepaid Unlimited plan through July 8.
The offer includes all S26 models, which feature Android 16, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, and advanced AI-powered cameras. Payment can be made upfront or through Affirm installments.
Mint Mobile’s deal provides unlimited talk, text, high-speed data, free hotspot, and international calling on the nation’s largest 5G network, aiming to attract users from major competitors.

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