Verizon free iphone 13

Current Offers from Verizon

• Free iPhone (up to $999.99 value)
  Verizon is currently offering a free smartphone—including the iPhone 13—when you trade in any phone (even damaged) and sign up for a myPlan unlimited plan (Welcome, Plus, or Ultimate). This applies to new and existing customers.

• 3-Year Price Lock
  Along with the free phone, Verizon locks in your base monthly plan rate for three years. But note: taxes, surcharges, and optional add-ons (like extra hotspot data) are not locked in and may still increase.

• No Trade-In Required for Some Offers
  While many deals require trade-ins, Verizon also has offers where no trade-in is needed—typically for iPhone 16 Plus or Galaxy S25—and those still require a 36-month commitment to your plan.

How "Free" Works in Practice

It's rarely a simple, no-strings deal—Verizon usually spreads the phone’s cost and your discount over 36 months:

• Monthly credits offset the device cost:
  Reddit users explain that if a base 128 GB iPhone 13 costs $800, the plan charges ~$22.22/month and credits ~$22.22/month—essentially netting $0—for 36 months. If you cancel early, you forfeit remaining credits and must pay out the phone’s cost.

• Commitment is required:
  The "free" aspect only applies if you stay on the qualifying plan for the full 36-month term. Changing or cancelling early can result in remaining device costs becoming your responsibility.

Summary Table

Bottom Line

Yes, you can get an iPhone 13 "for free" at Verizon—but it's tied to both trade-in (usually) and a 36-month service commitment. The phone's cost gets offset by monthly credits, but leaving early means you’ll have to cover the unpaid balance.

If you're comfortable with long-term commitment and staying with Verizon, it’s a solid way to get a high-quality device at essentially no upfront cost. But if flexibility matters more, you might want to weigh your options carefully.