Cell phone brands often offer veterans attractive deals to honor their service to the nation. While some roll out trade-in credits, others provide generous price cuts on handsets and accessories. They also partner with wireless carriers to provide exciting bundle offers on cell phones and internet plans. While such veteran phone discounts and benefits are readily available, individuals should know where to find them. Reviewing a few options can give one an idea of what to expect.

T-Mobile – Up to $900 off on select smartphones

Veterans who are members of T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond w/ 55+, Military, or First Responder Savings plans can enjoy a trade-in discount of up to $900. To get the offer, they must purchase a new iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, or iPhone 16 Pro Max on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price. The savings are delivered via 24 monthly bill credits when veterans trade in an eligible device in any condition and stay on a qualifying plan.

Apple – 10% off on devices and accessories

Apple has a Veterans and Military Purchase Program that offers 10% savings (at checkout) on various Apple products, including smartphones and accessories. The program caters to veterans of the Military, the National Guard, and the Reserve. Immediate family members living in the same household are also eligible. To avail themselves of the discount, veterans must verify their identity via their “ID.me” account. Apple Card Monthly Installments are not available with this offer.

Samsung – Up to 30% off on eligible devices

Military personnel, veterans, and their family members can enjoy exclusive savings of up to 30% when shopping on Samsung’s official website as a part of the brand’s Military Offer Program. Using this offer, they can get the Samsung S25 FE Unlocked (256GB White) for about $675, instead of paying about $710, saving $35. To access the discount, users must verify their military status by typically using a “.MIL” email. If they do not have this email, they can register with their personal email and then verify their veteran status using the “ID.me” email.

DAV Lifeline and AirTalk Wireless – Free phone and monthly service

AirTalk Wireless helps eligible Disabled American Veterans (DAV) members get a free smartphone and free monthly wireless service. The monthly plan includes unlimited talk, text, and monthly data, plus free international calling to over 200 countries. There are no contracts or hidden fees. To get the free phone plan and device, eligible veterans must meet Lifeline program requirements. Eligible members can choose to move their number to this plan or get a new one.

AT&T Unlimited – 25% off on phone plans

If someone has already found an affordable phone for veterans and just wants a phone plan, they can consider one of three AT&T plans, each available for a 25% discount.

• The AT&T Unlimited Starter® SL is the base package that costs $27/mo (per line, when purchasing four lines) after discount. The plan includes unlimited talk, text, and data, plus 5 GB of hotspot data per line per month, with standard-definition streaming. AT&T ActiveArmor℠ security is included — a free app with spam call blocking and other features. 
• Veterans can also check out the AT&T Unlimited Extra® EL for about $31/mo. This plan offers the same benefits but adds 75 GB of high-speed data and 30 GB of hotspot data.
• The AT&T Unlimited Premium® PL is the most feature-rich of the three, costing $39/mo. It offers unlimited high-speed data, 60 GB of hotspot data, and 4K UHD streaming.

Note that the prices and deals on the top mobile phones for veterans can change. It’s always better to verify the latest details on the seller’s official website before making a purchase decision.