11 Mobile Carrier Loyalty Perks You Probably Aren't Using
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All major US carriers offer a range of telecommunication services and products. Whether you’re on AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile, you have access to calls and texts, 5G connectivity, home internet, and the best Android phones, tablets, and smartwatches money can buy.
Carriers know they need to go above and beyond to retain customer loyalty. Moving a number to a competitor is not difficult, and companies often offer to cover the break-up fees. That’s why networks offer competitive plans with advantages and loyalty perks, some of which you may not know about. Let’s explore several of them.
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11 AT&T Points Plus credit card
Bonus points for AT&T subscribers
AT&T may not be the most affordable wireless carrier in the US. Still, it offers a variety of discounts and packages. These range from special rates for veterans and first responders to international daily passes that work on cruise ships.
In terms of loyalty perks, there’s the AT&T Points Plus credit card, issued in partnership with Citi. Using the card earns you points, which you can exchange for rewards like gift cards. You earn double the points when buying groceries and 3x the points when refueling or recharging your vehicle.
Spending at least $500 earns you $10 if you have a postpaid plan with AutoPay tied to the card. If you spend over $1,000, you get a $20 credit back. So, you could save up to $240 each year by paying your bill with the AT&T Points Plus card.
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10 AT&T wireless, internet, and TV bundle discounts
Combine services to save money
If you have postpaid wireless service with AT&T, you can get AT&T Fiber home internet at a 20% reduced rate after your second billing period. That will save you at least $12 a month if you get the carrier’s most affordable fiber plan with 300Mbps data speeds. You can also add TV to the bundle. In this case, contact AT&T to know how much you’ll save.
9 AT&T Refer-A-Friend bonus
Get $50 for bringing a pal along
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The AT&T referral program lets you score a reward when you refer someone to AT&T. You start by generating a referral link. Then you share it with friends, family, or strangers on the internet. If they sign up for service with AT&T, you both receive a reward in the form of a $50 bill credit. You need wireless or fiber service with AT&T to be eligible for a referral link.
8 Verizon loyalty discounts
Contact Verizon to check if you’re eligible
Information regarding loyalty discounts is scarce on Verizon’s website. However, many subscribers seem to enjoy reduced monthly rates, according to multiple threads on Reddit. You could be a phone call away from getting a discount. Some say they asked the carrier’s customer service center if they qualified, while others got a loyalty discount via email.
It’s not clear what makes a Verizon subscriber eligible for a loyalty discount. Also, there is no guarantee your request for a reduced rate will be honored. Still, several redditors claim to have received a $10 discount per line for 12 months by inquiring with Verizon’s customer service team.
7 Verizon discount on prepaid plans
If you don’t like auto pay, that is
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You may be eligible for a small discount if you’re with Verizon on a prepaid plan that costs $45 or more per month. You get $5 off after three months or $10 off after nine months of service. However, this does not stack with auto pay, which reduces your bill by $10 after a month of use.
6 Verizon mobile and home internet bundle discount
Combine services for a lower combined cost
You get a $15 discount if you bundle your postpaid mobile phone service with home internet from Verizon. Additionally, you get a perk worth up to $10 a month when you bundle eligible phone and internet plans. The list of perks you can pick from includes Netflix and Max streaming (with ads), Apple Music Family, YouTube Premium, and more.
5 T-Mobile offers free in-flight Wi-Fi
Plus, cheap international roaming rates
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T-Mobile subscribers should be familiar with the carrier’s most popular benefits. T-Mobile Tuesdays have been around for almost a decade, while the T-Life app lists additional perks, including discounts at Hilton hotels and savings on gas, car rentals, and movie tickets.
Also, T-Mobile offers free on-board Wi-Fi on most domestic flights with several of its subscription plans. When traveling internationally, T-Mobile subscribers get outstanding rates on high-speed data, calling, and texting. The amount of full-speed data you get while roaming depends on your destination and your subscription plan, so check with T-Mobile before packing.
T-Mobile recently started giving free lines to subscribers who have been with the company for over 10 years. The carrier is sending text messages to eligible subscribers, so it’s unlikely that you’ll miss the deal if you qualify.
4 T-Mobile referral program
A bonus for bringing friends to team Magenta
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Like other carriers, T-Mobile rewards subscribers who refer their friends. The T-Mobile referral program gives you $50 for every referral, and they get $50. Some conditions apply. You must be on a qualifying postpaid plan, and the person you refer needs to stick around for at least 45 days. You can make up to $500 per calendar year in rewards through the T-Mobile referral program.
3 T-Mobile cellular and home internet bundle
Get 5G home internet for $15 off
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Got cellular service from T-Mobile? You can bundle it with home internet and get $15 in monthly credit. You’ll pay $35 instead of $50 monthly if you have the carrier’s most affordable home internet plan. T-Mobile’s home internet service uses the carrier’s 5G network instead of an optical cable. So, you don’t need to run additional wires through your home. Speeds average around 170Mbps, according to T-Mobile, which should be enough to meet the needs of the average household.
If you like T-Mobile’s service but don’t like the price and don’t need all of T-Mobile’s services, consider an ultra-affordable carrier like Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile uses the T-Mobile network, so you get the same great phone service.
2 Google Fi’s attractive international service
Stay connected even abroad
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Unlike other carriers, Google Fi doesn’t offer many loyalty rewards. The closest we had was the Pixel Pass subscription, which provided a Pixel phone and bundled services for a monthly fee. However, Google discontinued that in 2023, before anyone could take advantage of a phone upgrade.
If you’re on Google Fi, don’t forget about the carrier’s international service. The Flexible and Unlimited Premium plans include high-speed data in over 200 countries worldwide, plus cheap calling and texting to keep you connected.
