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

($35 Activation Fee + Sales Tax Applies)

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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.

Original Post

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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I regret getting this phone for $240 from Visible back in summer...
Feb 19, 2026 07:50 PM
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crablover2Feb 19, 2026 07:50 PM
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I am confused. In T-Life, I see 'Google Pixel 10: On Us with any condition trade. For a limited time, trade in an eligible device in any condition and save up to $800 on a new Google PIxel 10.' However, in the small print, there is an asterisk that only says 'Get up to $500 off with trade on most plans. Existing Go5G members also qualify.' and there is a list of 'eligible' phones for $250 off and another set for $500 off. I don't see the Pixel 9a offer. But if I shop for PIxel 9a, there is a tab with 2 promotions, and one is 'Get one On Us with trade on most plans'. But again, you have to trade specific eligible phones, and they have a list for $250 credit and a list for $500 credit.

Does this mean I am not eligible for the PIxel 9a $400 promo?
Feb 19, 2026 07:51 PM
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rly723Feb 19, 2026 07:51 PM
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Quote from poohead123 :
U guys are opening new lines just for this promo..? Don't understand how this is good, can get an iPhone instead
Trading in old Samsung s8+ and a71 5g I'm previous deal for pixel 10. Only issue is I'm having trouble transferring old text messages
Feb 19, 2026 07:52 PM
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crablover2Feb 19, 2026 07:52 PM
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Oh, and I tried to check if my plan qualifies (I am on the old One plan). But the link just took me to the page that lists what my plan covers. It didn't say anything specifically about this $400 Pixel 9a promo.
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dadabFeb 19, 2026 07:56 PM
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Quote from Deanorep :
Does the Pixel have to remain active on the number that you upgrade on? I have an old moto g that'd I'd like to trade in but I'm not sure if I want to give up my S24+ as my daily driver.
I don't think so. Once you activate the line on the Pixel, you can transfer the line back to your old phone, but the pixel will remain on payment plan for 24 months. What are you going to do with the locked phone though? Anyone please correct me if my understanding is wrong.
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GhostGrayBoltFeb 19, 2026 08:01 PM
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Quote from dadab :

I don't think so. Once you activate the line on the Pixel, you can transfer the line back to your old phone, but the pixel will remain on payment plan for 24 months. What are you going to do with the locked phone though? Anyone please correct me if my understanding is wrong.
get the 9a and trade it in to the google store for $275 of a 10a and $100 in store credit..
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Quote from crablover2 :
I am confused. In T-Life, I see 'Google Pixel 10: On Us with any condition trade. For a limited time, trade in an eligible device in any condition and save up to $800 on a new Google PIxel 10.' However, in the small print, there is an asterisk that only says 'Get up to $500 off with trade on most plans. Existing Go5G members also qualify.' and there is a list of 'eligible' phones for $250 off and another set for $500 off. I don't see the Pixel 9a offer. But if I shop for PIxel 9a, there is a tab with 2 promotions, and one is 'Get one On Us with trade on most plans'. But again, you have to trade specific eligible phones, and they have a list for $250 credit and a list for $500 credit.

Does this mean I am not eligible for the PIxel 9a $400 promo?
Because of all this conflicting small print, I am not sure I trust this promo. You can certainly buy a new Pixel 9a, and trade-in any phone --- but you won't know if it's truly accepted for free credits until a month or 2 later, right? Like if they deem the phone not 'eligible', or your plan is not eligible, etc --- they just won't give you the credits. This happened to me once before (where the Tmobile store said it was all fine, but T-mobile denied after I sent in the phone), so I am really leery. Specifically the eligible plans listed go back only as old as Go5G --- ie no Magenta & no One plans ever mentioned. I *DEFINITELY* do not want them to 'upgrade' my plan to one that is eligible for this promo per their small print.
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samulder28Feb 19, 2026 08:10 PM
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I just did a different upgrade through the Costco T-Mobile sales line ($800 off any trade for a Pixle-10). If you are a Costco member the $35 activation fee is waived AND you will get a $100 Costco card in a few weeks just for going through the Costco route.
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crablover2Feb 19, 2026 08:21 PM
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Quote from dadab :
I don't think so. Once you activate the line on the Pixel, you can transfer the line back to your old phone, but the pixel will remain on payment plan for 24 months. What are you going to do with the locked phone though? Anyone please correct me if my understanding is wrong.
I believe your thinking is correct. In the past, people have been able to pay off the phone upfront and get it unlocked (and you would still continue getting the monthly credits on your phone# for 2 yrs -- but you must remain with T-mobile with that tele#) -- but I think they somehow closed that loophole. What you could do is use that phone on the T-mobile network with any other T-mobile #. So basically, if you are going to use or sell the phone, it is locked to T-mobile only.
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The small print going only as far back as Go5G
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OlafurFeb 19, 2026 09:36 PM
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Quote from crablover2 :

Because of all this conflicting small print, I am not sure I trust this promo. You can certainly buy a new Pixel 9a, and trade-in any phone --- but you won't know if it's truly accepted for free credits until a month or 2 later, right? Like if they deem the phone not 'eligible', or your plan is not eligible, etc --- they just won't give you the credits. This happened to me once before (where the Tmobile store said it was all fine, but T-mobile denied after I sent in the phone), so I am really leery. Specifically the eligible plans listed go back only as old as Go5G --- ie no Magenta & no One plans ever mentioned. I *DEFINITELY* do not want them to 'upgrade' my plan to one that is eligible for this promo per their small print.
You are right to be cautious. In the past, there have been reports of people losing their old plan and getting upgraded to one of T-Mobile's more expensive plans. It's not worth the risk to save a few bucks in the short term if you are a longtime user of T-Mobile.

If T-Mobile doesn't list your plan, it's best to assume this deal doesn't apply.
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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
Last edited by DelightfulShow7126 February 19, 2026 at 03:09 PM.
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krnprogamerFeb 19, 2026 10:14 PM
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Quote from Olafur :
You are right to be cautious. In the past, there have been reports of people losing their old plan and getting upgraded to one of T-Mobile's more expensive plans. It's not worth the risk to save a few bucks in the short term if you are a longtime user of T-Mobile.If T-Mobile doesn't list your plan, it's best to assume this deal doesn't apply.
You won't get upgraded with the current pixel 10 on us promo. I did it just fine with my one plan.
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Quote from nbread :
You sure this is going to work with Simple Choice? I don't see Simple Choice as one of the eligible plan types. (I ask because I'm also on an old Simple Choice plan.)

I'd be afraid of T-Mobile checking somewhere later on in the process & realizing that you aren't actually eligible. I hope I'm wrong!
I usually just call 611 and ask them if the promo is available for my plan. You can just give them the promo code, this one is R350
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sbaker44Feb 19, 2026 10:45 PM
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Quote from Ayyjayb :
I usually just call 611 and ask them if the promo is available for my plan. You can just give them the promo code, this one is R350
I just got done chatting with them and they said I was eligible with Simple Choice even though it wasn't listed.

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