Right now you can get the Pixel 9 and 9a for $799 total: But is there a catch?

Right now you can get the Pixel 9 and 9a for $799 total: But is there a catch?

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  • US Mobile is offering the Pixel 9 for $399 or a Pixel 9 + 9a bundle for $799 — up to $500 off. This is a real solid deal overall!
  • New customers can get the deal by activating a qualifying plan with a new line, while existing customers qualify if they’re already on an annual plan or have maintained a monthly plan for at least three consecutive months.
  • All phones are sold unlocked, with no long-term contract, so there are no commitments beyond the first year, or even less for existing users.

The Google Pixel 9a is officially available starting today, and to celebrate, US Mobile is launching a new Pixel promotion. Customers can either purchase the Pixel 9 for just $399 or bundle the Pixel 9a and Pixel 9 together for only $799, a total savings of around $400 to $500.

While some prepaid carriers like Visible have been offering promotions like this for a while, it’s a relatively new approach for US Mobile, and it looks like a fantastic deal. Is there a catch, though? While it’s true that free or heavily discounted phones often come with major strings attached in the postpaid world that minimize actual savings, the good news is that prepaid promotions tend to be much more straightforward and can save you significantly in the long run.