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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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Written by Zephead

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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 24, 2026 05:20 AM
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yucaiFeb 24, 2026 05:20 AM
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Quote from Zephead :
I just checked in the T-Life app and the 9a says it's out of stock when I try to upgrade.
It is still live. Just checked with Costco. The Pixel 9a 256GB is out of stock, only 9a 128GB or Pixel 10 128gb - ends up order a Pixel 10 128GB.
Feb 24, 2026 05:22 AM
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yucaiFeb 24, 2026 05:22 AM
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Quote from Zephead :
I just checked in the T-Life app and the 9a says it's out of stock when I try to upgrade.
It is still live. Just went to Costco and ordered a Pixel 10 128GB. Pixel 9a 256GB is out of stock, only 128GB
Feb 25, 2026 04:42 AM
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bestdeal113Feb 25, 2026 04:42 AM
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Quote from chromekum :
why r u trading 2 phones ??
trade 2 get 2. Planning to trade another one as well Wink
Feb 25, 2026 05:25 PM
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kenpetFeb 25, 2026 05:25 PM
3,393 Posts
Any issue with this device upgrade promo on a line that was initially designated as free, but BYOD? This was the line that I got for free last March/April, timeframe. Any issue with getting free 9a on that line using this promo here? Thanks
Feb 25, 2026 05:37 PM
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canexFeb 25, 2026 05:37 PM
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Received the Pixel as an upgrade. Do I need to activate it now, or can I simply keep it in the drawer and activate it later?
Feb 25, 2026 06:10 PM
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kenpetFeb 25, 2026 06:10 PM
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Quote from canex :
Received the Pixel as an upgrade. Do I need to activate it now, or can I simply keep it in the drawer and activate it later?
You can activate whenever...no time requirement. As long as the line remains in service...you will keep getting the credit.
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Feb 26, 2026 01:31 PM
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Zephead
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Feb 26, 2026 01:31 PM
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This is dead in the T-Life app, not sure about through Costco.

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Feb 26, 2026 05:52 PM
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Locolive8Feb 26, 2026 05:52 PM
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Quote from Zephead :
This is dead in the T-Life app, not sure about through Costco.
I'm planning to try costco today, pretty sure I missed it.
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Feb 26, 2026 11:29 PM
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Zephead
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Feb 26, 2026 11:29 PM
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I called TMo Costco today and it's dead and the 9a is also out of stock, both 128GB and 256GB. Pixel 10 on us deal is also dead as of 2/25/26.
Feb 27, 2026 10:34 PM
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bankFeb 27, 2026 10:34 PM
210 Posts
Darn, just missed this. Looking forward to the next free phone deal..
Feb 28, 2026 02:08 PM
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Stars2laFeb 28, 2026 02:08 PM
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Has anyone had touch issue with new phone? I have to tap multiple times at the trip 1/8 and bottom 1/8th of the screen.

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