Verizon Holiday Deal: Get a Free iPhone 16 Pro With a New Line
Verizon is offering a free iPhone 16 to customers who sign for an eligible plan. You may even qualify for a free iPad.

In September, Apple officially launched the iPhone 16 Pro at its annual fall event. Now, Verizon is offering it to customers for free with no trade-in required. Customers need to sign up for the Unlimited Ultimate plan and a new line is required but you'll be able to score one of the best phones around. Thanks to the phone's new features, like enhanced audio performance and updated camera quality, we say it’s definitely worth upgrading to the iPhone 16.
Here’s what you need to know about Verizon's current iPhone deals.
Get a free iPhone 16 Pro
Verizon is currently offering a great deal on the iPhone 16 Pro for both old and new customers. This deal expires on December 25, 2024. To score a free iPhone 16 Pro, you’ll need to open a new line on a Verizon Ultimate Unlimited plan. If you choose the Unlimited Plus plan, you’ll pay $5 per month, and if you opt for the Unlimited Welcome plan, you’ll save $10 per month for the iPhone.

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For upgrades, the phone must have been active on the account for 60 days prior to trade-in. The smartphone trade-in must be from Apple, Google or Samsung. Another bonus? You can bundle in a free iPad 10.2 and Apple Watch Series 10 as well, you‘ll just have to pay for an additional accessory cellular line ($10/mo. per line extra). The offer ends December 2.
Noted features of the iPhone 16 Pro include a customizable Action button, the new Camera Control feature, an A18-branded chip, Increased memory and expanded storage.
Get the Apple iPhone 16 Pro for free when you sign up for the Unlimited Ultimate plan with a new line of service.
More Verizon phone deals
- All Verizon's phone deals
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus: Get an iPhone 15 Plus for free @ Verizon
- Google Pixel 9 Pro: Save $150 plus free $300 gift card @ Verizon
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: Was $649 now free @ Verizon
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