NEW YORK — Verizon announced a suite of back-to-school deals and digital safety tools designed to help families prepare for the upcoming school year without breaking the bank. The offerings include free devices such as the Gizmo Watch 4, Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+, Galaxy Watch9, and Galaxy Tab S10 FE for new and existing customers when they purchase qualifying plans and service lines.
New and existing customers can get a free Gizmo Watch 4 with a new watch line on a 36-month payment plan, no trade-in required. The watch provides parents with location tracking, school mode, and approved-contact-only communication. For families needing more, a Kids Bundle allows customers to buy any Android phone and receive the Gizmo Watch 4 with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ on us when adding new lines with service plans. The Samsung Ultimate Bundle offers eligible customers a free Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Tab S10 FE when purchasing a new Samsung phone or bringing their own Android phone with a new line.
Teachers can get Verizon’s best 5G network for just $25 per line per month with four lines on Unlimited Welcome, with additional discounts that stack. College students can save up to $25 per month on two lines of mobile service, with extra discounts when bundled with home internet.
Beyond device deals, Verizon emphasizes digital wellness. The company offers a downloadable Family Tech Agreement to help families set mutual boundaries around screen time. The Verizon Family App provides parental controls, screen time management, teen driving insights, and location check-ins. Free digital wellness resources are available through the Parenting in a Digital World site, offering expert advice for parents, caregivers, students, and teachers.
Verizon positions itself as a one-stop shop for back-to-school technology, combining value, connectivity, and safety tools. The announcement reflects a growing focus on managing digital life as families navigate the challenges of the new school year. For more details, visit verizon.com/family-tech or verizon.com/stores.
