Verizon is launching a full month of savings, digital safety tools, and family-focused services designed to make the return to classrooms smoother, smarter, and more affordable. This back-to-school campaign begins on August 9, with Verizon stores across the country hosting the “Verizon Family Weekend.” Retail locations will be transformed into interactive spaces where families can explore devices, receive expert guidance, and learn how to build healthier digital habits together.
Free Smartphones and $5 Tablets Kick Off August 7
The deals start rolling even earlier. Beginning August 7, customers can get the newest smartphones, including the iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S25, and Google Pixel 9, for free with eligible unlimited plans. Even tablets like iPads and Android models will be offered for just $5 per month, while the family-friendly Gizmo Watch 3 Adventure will be priced under $100. For those seeking paper-like screen tech, the TCL Tab 10 NXTPAPER 5G will be available for as low as $4 a month.
New Family Plus App Brings Smart Parental Controls
On August 21, Verizon will debut its enhanced parental control suite: Verizon Family Plus. Available for $10 a month, down from its usual $14.99, this new perk builds on the free Verizon Family app and includes real-time location tracking, content filtering, and screen time monitoring. It features insights for teens, as well as a shared family line that allows up to five people to make and receive calls using the same secondary number. Verizon also reaffirms its commitment to privacy, assuring customers that location data will never be sold.
In-Store Experts and Online Support for Digital Wellness
Throughout August, in-store specialists will be available to help families get the most out of their devices, from setting up smartwatches for younger kids to demoing how to manage screen time on tablets and phones. Those who prefer to learn from home can visit Verizon’s website, where you’ll find a collection of free resources, including a replay of the “Verizon Unplugged” digital wellness event featuring Mel Robbins.
Special Offers for Students, Teachers, and Shoppers
Verizon is also extending exclusive discounts to educators and college students. Teachers can access 5G plans starting at just $25 per line when bundled with four lines, while college students can save up to $25 a month on two lines of service. And later this month, customers visiting corporate stores can pick up free, limited-edition back-to-school stickers designed by artist Jason Naylor.