NEW YORK — As the new school year approaches, Verizon has introduced a range of back-to-school deals aimed at making essential technology affordable and accessible for families. The offers include free devices, discounted plans, and built-in digital safety tools designed to give parents peace of mind while preparing their children for the classroom.
Among the key promotions, new and existing customers can get a free Gizmo Watch 4 when purchasing the device on a 36-month payment plan with a new watch line, no trade-in required. The smartwatch provides location tracking, school mode, and approved-contact-only communication, allowing parents to stay connected with their children without distractions.
For families seeking a comprehensive solution, Verizon offers a Kids Bundle: new and existing customers can buy any Android phone and receive a free Gizmo Watch 4 along with a Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ when adding a new line and service plan for each device. Additionally, the Samsung Ultimate Bundle allows eligible customers to buy a new Samsung phone on a payment plan or bring their own Android phone, and get a Galaxy Watch9 and a Galaxy Tab S10 FE for free with a new line and service plan on each device.
Verizon is also extending discounts to educators and college students. Teachers can get the carrier's best 5G network for just $25 per line per month with four lines on Unlimited Welcome, plus additional discounts that stack. College students can save up to $25 per month on two lines of mobile service when bundled with home internet.
Beyond hardware deals, Verizon emphasizes digital wellness as a core component of its back-to-school offerings. The company provides a downloadable and printable Family Tech Agreement designed to help families establish mutual boundaries around screen time, ensuring that digital breaks apply to both parents and children. The Verizon Family App offers parental controls, screen time management, teen driving insights, and location check-ins.
Verizon also offers free digital wellness resources on its Parenting in a Digital World site, providing expert advice for parents, caregivers, students, teachers, and schools. These tools aim to help families navigate the digital landscape safely and intentionally as they prepare for the school year.
The announcement underscores Verizon's strategy to position itself as a one-stop shop for family connectivity, combining value with safety features. For business leaders and technology observers, this move highlights the growing importance of digital wellness in consumer technology offerings. As families increasingly rely on connected devices for education, Verizon's bundling of hardware with parental controls could set a precedent for how telecom providers address online safety concerns.
The deals are available through Verizon's website, the My Verizon app, and local stores. For more information, visit verizon.com/deals or verizon.com/stores.
