Score the Google Pixel 10A for free with T-Mobile — how to qualify

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FREE GOOGLE PIXEL 10A: As of March 16, T-Mobile is offering shoppers the chance to get a Google Pixel 10A for free with a new line on its Essentials Plan.


Phones are always pricey investments, so it's always good to see something for "free." As of March 16, T-Mobile is offering shoppers the opportunity to score a Google Pixel 10a smartphone for free when they start a new line on its Essentials Plan.

The Pixel 10a's full price is $499.99, so this is a truly great deal. The Essentials Plan is sets you up with the, well, essentials for your smartphone. According to T-Mobile's announcement of this plan back when it was initially revealed, "T-Mobile Essentials is designed for those who say they just want the basics: unlimited talk, text and smartphone data in the U.S." What more do you really need?

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As for the Pixel 10a, it's a smartphone we think is "still the best budget Android phone on the market" according to our review. Mashable's Alex Perry continued to say, "Though it's not a particularly exciting smartphone, it does have a very attractive price and one notable design change: The camera array is now completely flat, so there's no wobble when it lays flat."

Perry also adds that, "The Pixel 10a may not be a conversation starter, but not every phone needs to be one, and it's a good smartphone nonetheless." So if you don't mind having a phone that's a little less flashy than it's more expensive counterparts, this is a great opportunity to grab it for free from T-Mobile.

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Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer with Mashable. She’s written for various entertainment websites since 2017, covering everything from tech to games to film. You’ll currently find her work on IGN and Fangoria alongside Mashable, but she also has bylines at Rock Paper Shotgun, Collider, Screen Rant, and more. When she’s not writing, she enjoys catching up with the latest films and shows — horror, in particular — and has a deep love of FromSoft games, which she continues to happily replay.

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