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The latest Samsung Unpacked event just wrapped at the end of last month. The retailer unveiled its new line of flashy flagship phones. The Galaxy S26 lineup includes three new models (the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the Galaxy S26 Plus), and each offers more efficient batteries, overhauled software, and a suite of new AI features.
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It's been a few days since preorders first opened, but now is your last chance to take advantage of early offers.
Right now at AT&T, when you purchase the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Ultra, or the Galaxy S26 Plus, you can receive your choice of phone for $0 if you trade in an eligible device. If this offer is redeemed to its full extent, you can save up to $1,300 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra, up to $1,100 off the Galaxy S26 Plus, and up to $900 off the Galaxy S26, applied after 36 monthly bill credits.
This means if you want to switch from another phone brand or upgrade your existing Samsung model, you just need to trade it in to AT&T to get a new Galaxy S26 phone in return. Of course, a mobile service plan is required. New and existing customers can take advantage of this deal, which requires either activating a new line or upgrading an existing one.
If you are a new customer with a single line of AT&T Unlimited Starter, the offer requires a postpaid unlimited voice and data plan starting at $76 per month before discounts. AT&T 55+, Value Plus, Value Plus VL, and Value Plus Unlimited plans are not eligible. See more eligible plans at AT&T.
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If you're looking to apply a trade-in for credit, the most eligible models are the latest Samsung devices, which AT&T will take back in any condition. AT&T will take the Galaxy S24 Plus, Z Fold 5 or newer in any condition, or an eligible smartphone that has a minimum trade-in value of $230 for up to $1,300 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra. If you have other models, like the Galaxy S22 Plus, Z Fold3, or higher in any condition, or an eligible smartphone that has a minimum trade-in value of $95, you can receive up to $1,100 off the Galaxy S26 Plus. Other devices can bring in up to $900 off Galaxy S26, too, though condition requirements may apply. There's too many eligible devices for us to detail them all, but A&T has the full terms online.
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