T-Mobile is giving away the Google Pixel 11 for free — how to qualify

Joseph Green· Oct 4, 2026 · 7:00 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 241 views

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T-Mobile is currently offering the Google Pixel 11 for free to customers who activate a new line on most of its plans. The cost of the device is covered through 36 monthly bill credits, requiring no trade-in or complex sign-up process. Customers must pay taxes and a $35 device connection charge, and early cancellation of the contract will result in a remaining balance payment.

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▪The Google Pixel 11 is available for free with the activation of a new T-Mobile line on most plans.
▪The phone's cost is offset by 36 monthly bill credits applied to the customer's account.
▪Recipients of the free phone are required to pay applicable taxes and a $35 device connection charge.
▪The device features Tensor G6 silicon and on-device Gemini AI processing, offering a near-flagship experience.
▪Customers who cancel or switch carriers before the contract ends must pay the remaining balance of the phone.

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Home > Tech T-Mobile is giving away the Google Pixel 11 for free — how to qualify T-Mobile has scrapped the free iPhone deals, but Google is holding firm. By Joseph Green Joseph Green Global Shopping Editor Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Read Full Bio on October 4, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / Google Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Learn more about how we select deals.

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