AT&T vs Verizon vs T-Mobile — which carrier has the strongest Galaxy S26 deal right now?

Thinking about picking up a new Samsung Galaxy S26 series device, but don't know which major carrier to go for? It's a tough choice for sure, as AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all have very strong preorder deals right now.

As someone who advises our readers year-round on the best cell phone deals, I've been scanning through the promotions to find the best. Annoyingly (but as expected), the best deal depends on which phone and what type of plan you're after.

As an overview, the best Galaxy S26 deals right now are the free Galaxy S26 Ultra at T-Mobile, the free Galaxy S26 Plus at Verizon, and the free (with a trade) Galaxy S26 Ultra at AT&T. I say free, but as you know, you'll need the usual unlimited plan to actually be eligible to waive the monthly installment on the device.

While ...