Update: This deal is still available.
Costco Wholesale via AT&T has
128GB Apple iPhone 15/15 Pro (2023) for
Free after
36 Monthly Bill Credits when activated on a
New line or
Upgrade an eligible existing line and
trade-in a qualifying smartphone on eligible AT&T unlimited plans (
see plan pricing).
Shipping is free.
Additionally,
Costco Wholesale offers
Members a
$100 Costco Shop Card + $50 Bill Credits for
Upgrading OR a
$100 Costco Shop Card +
$100 Bill Credits for opening/adding a
New Line when purchasing this offer Online or In-Store at any participating Costco location featuring AT&T wireless service kiosks [
store locator; scroll down to "Shop AT&T at a participating Costco location near you"].
Activation/Upgrade Fee is waived.
Thanks to community member
bookapow for finding this deal.
Offer Details:
- Trade-In: Follow the instructions on the product page or provided by the Costco rep for details on how to fulfill the trade-in portion of your offer (trade-in device will be sent to AT&T).
- Allow up to 3 bill cycles for credits to begin applying to your account.
Top Comments
Quick math assuming you are ok with Visible/Mint at $30/mo - overpaying by $45/mo for 36=$1620, that's what you are paying for the "free iphone".
I have an unlocked phone & pay $20 per month for service. Can't be happier.
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I'm on Magenta Max.
For iphone 11 pro and newer I was told $650 trade in.
For Samsung S20 I was told $650 trade in.
For Pixel 6 Pro I was told $300 trade in.
For Pixel 7 or newer $650 trade in.
If i changed my plan to the new Go5G plan - I can qualify for $1000 off new phone - but the plan seems to be a lot more $.
Wouldnt justify the cost difference over 2-3 years.
Might be better off waiting for a better promo in the upcoming weeks (rep said he thinks maybe a buy on get one free offer like years past but he's guessing).
Also the iPhone 15s dont have fast charge over USB C - WTF?
Edit: I believe the phones are the same price everywhere but you get 0 activation fee and $100 Costco Shop card (previous years it was just $100 cheaper maybe cant do that anymore but same end result).
Red Pocket deal
phone: $899-200 (rebate) = $699
3 years of service: $1180 (1 year monthly and 2 1yr plans)
sell the old phone on Swappa: $250 credit (if it's in "fair" condition, could be more)
total: $1629
AT&T deal:
phone: $999-830 (36 bill credits) = $169
$75 plan - 25% for 36 months: $2025
total: $2194
Over 3 years it seems like you'd pay $565 more to go with the AT&T deal. I could see how the extra effort isn't worth it just to save ~$200 or so over the long term, but over 3 years you'd have almost paid for a 2nd phone just to get the one for $100. (unless my math is just wildly off, which is definitely possible)
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What do you do with kids away in college?
Red Pocket deal
phone: $899-200 (rebate) = $699
3 years of service: $1180 (1 year monthly and 2 1yr plans)
sell the old phone on Swappa: $250 credit (if it's in "fair" condition, could be more)
total: $1629
AT&T deal:
phone: $999-830 (36 bill credits) = $169
$75 plan - 25% for 36 months: $2025
total: $2194
Over 3 years it seems like you'd pay $565 more to go with the AT&T deal. I could see how the extra effort isn't worth it just to save ~$200 or so over the long term, but over 3 years you'd have almost paid for a 2nd phone just to get the one for $100. (unless my math is just wildly off, which is definitely possible)
For us it is slick, bc we pay between ~ 27 to 35 per line, with family plan. Over 3 yrs amounting to 972 to 1260 total. We have no reason to change courier, and have been doing upgrades on multiple lines for many years. It is a bonus with Costco tagging on 150 and waving activation.
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