T-Mobile Black Friday deals 2025: early promotions now live, plus buying tips

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Researching T-Mobile Black Friday deals? I've got everything you need to know here, including today's best early promotions and what to expect later this month.

I originally published this page last week with some predictions for our readers, but subsequently the carrier has actually launched an early sale. As promised, Ive updated this page with today's best deals, while keeping the useful buying advice and tips I originally included last week.

Early T-Mobile Black Friday deals now available

Apple iPhone 17: up to four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
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Apple iPhone 17: up to four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
T-Mobile's Black Friday special on the iPhone 17 is exactly what I expected. Right now, you can get up to four iPhone 17 for free on an unlimited data plan without the usual trade-in criteria. By itself, that doesn't sound ground-breaking, but the real magic here is in the details. Plan eligibility for this deal includes the carrier's entry-level 'Essentials' plan, which comes out at just $100 per month for four lines. Yep, that means you can get four free iPhone 17 on four lines that average out at just $25/mo each.

Samsung Galaxy S25: up to four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
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Samsung Galaxy S25: up to four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
And, if you prefer Android, then the good news is that you can get that exact same deal on the excellent Samsung Galaxy S25. That means up to four devices for free when you sign-up for a new unlimited data plan. Again, on the entry-level Essentials plan you're paying just $25/mo per month per line for four lines here.

Other deals at T-Mobile today

  1. iPhone 17 series: up to $1,100 off with a trade-in, or $830 off with switch
  2. Pixel 10 series: up to $1,100 off with a trade-in and plan
  3. Galaxy Z series: up to $1,100 off with a trade-in and plan
  4. Unlimited plans get third line free
  5. Apple Watch 11: $200 off with new line, or buy one get $300 off second
  6. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: free with a new watch line
  7. Bring your own phone: get Essentials plan for $50/mo
  8. Amplified home internet: free $300 prepaid card

T-Mobile Black Friday deals 2025: FAQ

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Will T-Mobile feature any other deals on Black Friday?

Last year's big sale

Started on Thursday, November 28th

T-Mobile has a Black Friday landing page that's currently teasing more Black Friday deals, so there's almost certainly more content on the way.

As an overview, last year's big sale went live at T-Mobile on 'Grey Thursday', that is to say, one day ahead of Black Friday itself. This year is a real outlier in the fact that T-Mobile has gone live so early. It's so early, in fact, that it's ahead of AT&T and Verizon; although the latter does have seasonal branding on its site right now.

If I had to predict T-Mobile's other deals, I'd say that they're pretty much going to revolve around the same trade-in rebates of up to $1,100 and the unlimited plan tie-ins that are already available. It might bundle in a few extras being thrown in like cheap bundles for smartwatches and tablets, extra prepaid gift cards for new customers, or even bundle discounts on home internet. T-Mobile might offer these alongside the usual trade-in rebates to give that extra incentive to upgrade your phone (and plan) over November.

What model does TechRadar recommend?

Apple iPhone 17
Best for most people
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Apple iPhone 17
For the first time in a few generations, we recommend the standard iPhone as 'the best iPhone for most people'. It's a little boring, a little safe, but we can't deny just how good value this particular iteration is. For once, the standard iPhone isn't really the poor relation with its crisp 6.3-inch display, excellent chipset, and healthy 256GB capacity. The only downside? It lacks a few of the higher-end camera features of the Pro devices.

<p><a href="https://todaymegadeals.shop/phones/iphone/apple-iphone-17-review"><strong>Read our review
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Best for power users
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
If you're going big, then go all the way, we say. The latest iPhone 17 Pro Max is just an incredible device with a (somewhat) justified price tag. The device features the best iPhone cameras we've ever seen, a fresh design, a huge battery, and the astoundingly quick A19 chipset. It's the ultimate iPhone for sure, although you'll have to decide whether all these 'nice-to-haves' are worth the premium versus the standard model.

<p><a href="https://todaymegadeals.shop/phones/iphone/apple-iphone-17-pro-max-review"><strong>Read our review
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Superb Android flagship
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is big, heavy, and expensive - but what a device it is. Not only does the S25 Ultra feature an incredible chipset and some of the best cameras we've ever seen on a phone, but it has a stunning design that befits its asking price. Again, this is a really expensive device, but it's a great option for power-users - especially if you can line up a decent discount over Black Friday.

<p><a href="https://todaymegadeals.shop/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-review"><strong>Read our review

How do I save as much cash as possible?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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T-Mobile deals usually require...

1. Signing up for a new plan
2. Trading in an old phone

As with other deals at major carriers, the biggest discounts at T-Mobile are nearly always tied to either a trade-in rebate or a new line on an unlimited plan. I really don't see this changing for the upcoming Black Friday deals.

You might find a few upfront discounts on prepaid options for cheaper phones, but all the big iPhones, Google Pixel, and Samsung Galaxy device deals will be tied to a plan for sure.

Because of this, you'll probably want to go into this year's Black Friday deals at T-Mobile armed with an idea of what type of plan you want to go for. Note that the biggest discounts will almost certainly be locked behind the higher-end Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plans, which can cost an eye-watering $100 per month for a single line.

If I were looking to upgrade my phone, the first thing I'd do is add up my total costs over the duration of a 24-month plan. You can then, of course, subtract your various Black Friday discounts from that total amount. Note that T-Mobile always throws in your third line free, so that's worth bearing in mind if you're a multi-line user.

Alex Whitelock
Retail Editor

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

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