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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.

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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Feb 20, 2026 08:02 PM
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IronSheikFeb 20, 2026 08:02 PM
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Quote from hxc3634 :
For those who did through Costco, did you call or visit the Tmobile shop within the club? I don't have time to go to the Costco.
called them, took about an hour
https://www.costco.com/t-mobile-b...wcase.html
Feb 20, 2026 08:23 PM
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hxc3634Feb 20, 2026 08:23 PM
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Quote from IronSheik :
called them, took about an hour
https://www.costco.com/t-mobile-b...wcase.html
An hour! Thank you!
Feb 20, 2026 08:24 PM
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DoalnFeb 20, 2026 08:24 PM
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Quote from hxc3634 :
For those who did through Costco, did you call or visit the Tmobile shop within the club? I don't have time to go to the Costco.
On the phone. Call 833-428-1765. They are in Texas and their hours are 9am to 9pm Central.

You'll need your IMEI from a phone and your Costco membership number.
Edit: for what it's worth, it took me 36 minutes in total, but I called as soon as they opened and got through immediately. So that's basically the total time it takes and then add in your on hold time. Don't forget Pixel phones have a HOLD FOR ME feature!
Last edited by Doaln February 20, 2026 at 01:26 PM.
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Feb 21, 2026 12:29 AM
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Internetdoge69Feb 21, 2026 12:29 AM
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2 of my older device are from Huawei , can't find in model and IMEI doesn't work.
Do I select Any Trade Promo Smrtphne ? Also can phone with purple screen be traded ?
Feb 21, 2026 12:50 AM
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JohnRamboFeb 21, 2026 12:50 AM
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Anyone on business plans have experience? I was told you have to go in store to find out if eligible
Feb 21, 2026 02:15 AM
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yucaiFeb 21, 2026 02:15 AM
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Any idea how long this deal will last?
Feb 21, 2026 02:33 AM
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Hegemon99Feb 21, 2026 02:33 AM
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Quote from himy123 :
This is a good deal, but I don't think my T-Mobile plan is eligible.
It's easy to check, just login to your t-mobile account --> shop --> phone --> Pick Line you want to upgrade.

There almost no reason to do these transactions at an T-mobile store now, even when you go in store the first thing they ask you to do is sign into the "T-Life" app.

That being said this applies more than the Pixel 10, I was able to see the $800 discount on the Fold etc. And I have an ancient plan.

In the end I upgrade through Costco. Got a great rep upgraded 3 phones only took ~28minutes. I told him I don't have the IMEI with me and he just entered dummy numbers for me and go everything through.

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Feb 21, 2026 02:34 AM
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Hegemon99Feb 21, 2026 02:34 AM
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Repost.
Last edited by Hegemon99 February 20, 2026 at 07:37 PM.
Feb 21, 2026 05:38 AM
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OlafurFeb 21, 2026 05:38 AM
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Quote from ilikebike :
I'm on a free line that's not supposed to get any device promos, but I see the free phone offer and can get all the way through checkout before submit with no issues.
Can they come back a couple months later and say my line no longer qualifies and kill the credits?
Sort of. In the past, some people have reported that, after partaking in an offer, their old plan was then upgraded to a more expensive newer plan. T-Mobile then refused to change them back to their old plan. As crablover2 pointed out earlier in this thread, this won't happen immediately. It will happen a month or two later, long after you've already gotten your new phone. You might not even notice it happening unless you're checking your bill carefully every month instead of autopaying. Anyway, the point is that if that happens, you're screwed and have no recourse for relief.

If you have an old plan that you really treasure, you may not want to risk it to save a few bucks in the short term. Use your best judgment and risk tolerance to decide if a deal like this is for you.
Feb 21, 2026 05:45 AM
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RedElmoFeb 21, 2026 05:45 AM
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Quote from ilikebike :
I'm on a free line that's not supposed to get any device promos, but I see the free phone offer and can get all the way through checkout before submit with no issues.
Can they come back a couple months later and say my line no longer qualifies and kill the credits?
I've heard and seen reports that your free line will later become a paid line. So I would not risk it.
Feb 21, 2026 06:40 AM
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bestdeal113Feb 21, 2026 06:40 AM
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thanks, i am targeted but will go thru costco tomorrow. Trading in both my ip6+ & 5G Stylus motorola Big Grin
Feb 21, 2026 02:14 PM
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Stars2laFeb 21, 2026 02:14 PM
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Can I upgrade to Pixel 10 for one line but use the phone for another line upon receive?
Feb 21, 2026 04:45 PM
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LeaninBack916Feb 21, 2026 04:45 PM
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Quote from Stars2la :
Can I upgrade to Pixel 10 for one line but use the phone for another line upon receive?
Yes, you don't need to even activate it. Mine is sitting in the box just like my pixel 9 did for a while. I finally used it temporarily a few months ago while I reset another line
Feb 21, 2026 07:20 PM
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BlueCrayon559Feb 21, 2026 07:20 PM
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Guys, they don't show it but there is a chance you can get a free Google Pixel 10. I checked and they get my iPhone X with half dead battery for $799.

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VioletOctopus4682Feb 21, 2026 08:25 PM
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Hate Bill credits

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