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expiredZephead posted Feb 19, 2026 02:43 AM
expiredZephead posted Feb 19, 2026 02:43 AM

Select T-Mobile Accounts: Trade-In Phone in Any Condition, Get Google Pixel 9a

($35 Activation Fee + Sales Tax Applies)

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$300

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T-Mobile offers select Existing Customers: Google Pixel 9a 5G Smartphone (Locked to T-Mobile) on sale from $299.99 - Up to $400 Off via 24 Monthly Bill Credits when purchased via a 24-month device payment plan on an eligible postpaid service plan and Trade-In any smartphone in Any Condition (some limitations may apply) = Free. A one-time $35 connection fee will also apply. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Zephead for finding this deal.
  • Note: This is a targeted offer available for select accounts only. Log in to your T-Mobile account, check the T-Life app (Android / iOS), or contact T-Mobile to check eligibility.
Deal Instructions:.
  1. Have or switch to a qualifying T-Mobile plan (see plans).
    • Existing customers: Check here to see if your current plan qualifies.
  2. Purchase a Google Pixel 9a on a monthly device payment plan (applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price + $35 device connection charge will apply).
  3. Trade-in an eligible device in ANY condition
  4. Trade-In Details:
    • Receive up to $400 back via 24 monthly bill credits.
Bill Credit Info:
  • Line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Cancelling service before all 24 monthly bill credits are applied will forfeit the credits and any remaining balance owed on your device will become due. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
Example:
  • Google Pixel 9a
    • 128GB model: $299.99 - Up to $400 in bill credits for device trade-in applied over 24 months to your 24-month device payment plan ($400 divided by 24) = Free after all 24 bill credits are applied
    • 256GB model: $399.99 - Up to $400 in bill credits for device trade-in applied over 24 months to your 24-month device payment plan ($400 divided by 24) = Free after all 24 bill credits are applied

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Tax on pre-credit price of the device is immediately due at time of sale/checkout.
  • Limited time offer; subject to change.
  • Qualifying credit, service ($60+/mo. plan w/AutoPay; plus taxes/fees) & trade-in (any condition) required.
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
  • Max 4 discounted devices/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

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Written by Zephead
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T-Mobile offers select Existing Customers: Google Pixel 9a 5G Smartphone (Locked to T-Mobile) on sale from $299.99 - Up to $400 Off via 24 Monthly Bill Credits when purchased via a 24-month device payment plan on an eligible postpaid service plan and Trade-In any smartphone in Any Condition (some limitations may apply) = Free. A one-time $35 connection fee will also apply. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Zephead for finding this deal.
  • Note: This is a targeted offer available for select accounts only. Log in to your T-Mobile account, check the T-Life app (Android / iOS), or contact T-Mobile to check eligibility.
Deal Instructions:.
  1. Have or switch to a qualifying T-Mobile plan (see plans).
    • Existing customers: Check here to see if your current plan qualifies.
  2. Purchase a Google Pixel 9a on a monthly device payment plan (applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price + $35 device connection charge will apply).
  3. Trade-in an eligible device in ANY condition
  4. Trade-In Details:
    • Receive up to $400 back via 24 monthly bill credits.
Bill Credit Info:
  • Line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Cancelling service before all 24 monthly bill credits are applied will forfeit the credits and any remaining balance owed on your device will become due. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
Example:
  • Google Pixel 9a
    • 128GB model: $299.99 - Up to $400 in bill credits for device trade-in applied over 24 months to your 24-month device payment plan ($400 divided by 24) = Free after all 24 bill credits are applied
    • 256GB model: $399.99 - Up to $400 in bill credits for device trade-in applied over 24 months to your 24-month device payment plan ($400 divided by 24) = Free after all 24 bill credits are applied

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Tax on pre-credit price of the device is immediately due at time of sale/checkout.
  • Limited time offer; subject to change.
  • Qualifying credit, service ($60+/mo. plan w/AutoPay; plus taxes/fees) & trade-in (any condition) required.
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
  • Max 4 discounted devices/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

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Dave_B
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Install syncthing-fork on both of your phones, and leave your pixel plugged in at home. Setup syncthing to sync your camera folder from your real phone. Any time you take a photo or video it'll immediately transfer directly to your pixel and backup to Google photos from there. It's like having the unlimited original quality Google photos storage deal on any phone.

You can even download all the photos and videos you have in your Google photos account currently (Google takeout makes this easy), delete them from Google photos, copy them to your pixel 1 camera folder, and they'll upload back into your Google Photos account, but take up no space.

And if anyone wants in on this, just buy a used pixel 1. All photos and videos that upload to Google Photos from a pixel 1 take up no storage space on your account, regardless of what device you used to capture them. It's free lifetime unlimited original quality photo and video cloud storage.

At some point in the future the OS on the original pixel will become too old to run the latest Google photos app, and this loophole will end, but anything you upload until that time is free to store forever.
DelightfulShow7126
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Did the costco route:

Max 4 lines allowed
No activation fee, $100 shop card per line
Have credit card ready to pay tax for the full price of the phones
Have your old phone IMEI ready - need to be T-Mobile network compatible. I used the decades old 2G phones
Have computer ready to DocuSign the order email
It took me one hour to complete, no hiccups
Jman100
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Check for a similar pixel 10 promo as well.

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AznCracker
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Feb 19, 2026 06:15 AM
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If you qualify, the Pixel 10 is a better deal. (Also free with any trade in)
Feb 19, 2026 06:17 AM
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Look4deals2020Feb 19, 2026 06:17 AM
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Can I try with the line I just upgraded for Pixel 10? Two EIPs on 1 line? Is that possible?
Just try to get rid of old phones though...I have a few around collecting dust...
Base on what I read on Reddit yes you could have multiple EIPs on one line as long as it's a different promotion ID.
Last edited by Look4deals2020 February 18, 2026 at 11:31 PM.
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saverkellyFeb 19, 2026 06:20 AM
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why would you get rid of pixel 10?
Last edited by saverkelly February 18, 2026 at 11:32 PM.
Feb 19, 2026 06:22 AM
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Look4deals2020Feb 19, 2026 06:22 AM
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Quote from saverkelly :
what would you get rid of pixel 10?
Nah. Moto Z2, Samsung J7 prime, and Essential PH1.
Feb 19, 2026 06:32 AM
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bg18Feb 19, 2026 06:32 AM
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Does this phone have to be active on the plan for a certain period?
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Zephead
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Quote from Slammed01 :
It says when on the experience plan or whatever, how do you get around that? I'm on magenta max with insider and free lines so if it stacks im in! Sounds like a good deal and even better if available at Costco.
I didn't pay attention to what it says about the plans, I just tried, to test it out and it gave it to me.
Last edited by Zephead February 19, 2026 at 12:17 AM.
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Quote from sbimos :
is this the usual +tax at time of purchase, +activation, and locked for __ months?
Yeah, tax and $35 activation fee required and will probably be locked until paid off so 2 years because of bill credits.

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Quote from AznCracker :
If you qualify, the Pixel 10 is a better deal. (Also free with any trade in)
I just tested it and I do qualify for the Pixel 10 on us promo with any trade in, that's sick! Thanks!
Feb 19, 2026 07:17 AM
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BigolballsFeb 19, 2026 07:17 AM
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Quote from Slammed01 :
It says when on the experience plan or whatever, how do you get around that? I'm on magenta max with insider and free lines so if it stacks im in! Sounds like a good deal and even better if available at Costco.
Deal is Targeted I heard but did yesterday for pixel 10 by calling Costco. $100 shop card and waived activation fee.
Feb 19, 2026 07:22 AM
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TealHalibut185Feb 19, 2026 07:22 AM
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I'm confused. Is it the same promo that says that the rebate will be $800 via master card but first you order phone and pay for first month?
Feb 19, 2026 07:39 AM
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shortyman24Feb 19, 2026 07:39 AM
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Is this YMMV targeted? I have simple choice and I don't see this offer.

Edit: NVM I see it on TLife. Does the Pixel 9a have a physical SIM slot?

Or what's the Promo ID if I want to call the Costco Line?
Last edited by shortyman24 February 19, 2026 at 12:51 AM.
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wilmer007Feb 19, 2026 08:31 AM
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Quote from AznCracker :
If you qualify, the Pixel 10 is a better deal. (Also free with any trade in)
This, i was able to get 2 Pixel 10 with any trade in, and any condition, on essential 55+ plan (2 lines). I ended up trading in a Motorola G Power 2020 with a cracked screen that doesnt even power on and a brand new still in box Motorola G Power 5G 2024. Total was $187 out the door (plus $37.50 for Motorola G Power 5G 2024 that still brand new in the box) for $1,600 worth of phones.

Best SD ever for phones!!!
Last edited by wilmer007 February 19, 2026 at 01:36 AM.
Feb 19, 2026 11:26 AM
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RedElmoFeb 19, 2026 11:26 AM
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Does this work on older BYOD free lines? From 2023
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Feb 19, 2026 11:51 AM
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write2warriorsFeb 19, 2026 11:51 AM
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I tried to trade in Samsung On5 on T-Life, buyback bam seeing the following message:

"Device in good condition with new line..."

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UdayS4085Feb 19, 2026 11:59 AM
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I think it will work on the following phone with the following trade-ins. Can you trade iCloud-locked iPhones?

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