Samsung Galaxy S8 Buy One Get One Free Verizon May 2026

: The second phone had to be from the same manufacturer as the first purchase.

Verizon’s move was seen as a way to "roil" a competitive but calm wireless market. Other retailers and manufacturers offered varying alternatives at the time: Where to Get the Best Deal on the New Samsung Galaxy S8 samsung galaxy s8 buy one get one free verizon

In late 2017, Verizon launched a major promotion for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. : The second phone had to be from

The primary appeal of the promotion was the ability to get a second high-end handset of equal or lesser value for free without a mandatory trade-in. : The offer applied to the Samsung Galaxy S8 Go to product viewer dialog for this item

While advertised as "free," the promotion required a long-term commitment to Verizon's services to realize the full savings.

: The discount for the second device (up to a $750 value) was applied as a monthly bill credit over 24 months rather than an upfront discount. Essential Terms and "The Catch"

, designed to aggressively compete during the holiday season. While the offer allowed customers to secure a flagship device at essentially no cost, it came with specific carrier-related requirements that defined the "true" price of the deal. The Core of the Verizon BOGO Offer