Veteran & Military Wireless and Cell Phone Discounts

Veterans, active duty military, reserves, and extended families are eligible for veteran and active duty discounts from many major wireless service providers. Many of these are ongoing and active year-round.
Here’s an overview of those offers and how to take advantage of generous discounts.

AT&T Military & Veteran Discount

Eligibility

• Veterans, Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Retired Military, and their families, in some cases.
• Spouses and surviving spouses of veterans are not eligible. The offer is available only in select locations/channels.
• Requires proof of eligibility and is subject to annual recertification. Active U.S. military service personnel must provide a paystub from within 90 days.
• U.S. military veterans must provide a Department of Defense (DOD) Form DD214 indicating honorable discharge, a DOD form NGB 22/22A, or a veteran-designated driver’s license, where applicable.
• Qualified spouses or surviving spouses of active duty U.S. military service personnel must provide a paystub within 90 days and proof of marriage or a marriage certificate.
• Customers on certain offers may not be eligible, and other restrictions may apply.

The Offer ​​

25% discount on qualified monthly wireless plans, including the AT&T Unlimited Starter Plan, AT&T Unlimited Extra, and AT&T Unlimited Elite. All unlimited plans include:

• Unlimited talk, text, and data in and between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Unlimited texting from the U.S. to 200+ countries
• AT&T 5G. Fast. Reliable. Secure.
• 24/7 security with the free AT&T ActiveArmorSM app

Terms and Conditions

• A discount is applied after any available Autopay and paperless bill discounts. The discount starts 3 bill cycles after service activation and eligibility is confirmed.
• Limits: Max 10 devices on plans eligible for Unlimited Your Way.
• May not be stackable with other offers, credits, or discounts.
• AT&T reserves the right to discontinue the offer in select jurisdictions at any time in AT&T’s sole discretion.
• Activation/upgrade fee per line (up to $50) and deposit may apply. A credit, debit, or reloadable prepaid card may be required (except in MA, PA, and ND).
• AutoPay and paperless bill discount: $10 a month per phone line discount if enrolled in both paperless billing and AutoPay with a bank account. The discount is reduced to $5 monthly per phone line when enrolled in AutoPay with a debit card or the AT&T Points Plus® Card from Citi. No discount if enrolled in AutoPay with any other credit card. You must pay the full plan cost until the discount starts.
• Must maintain a valid email address to continue the discount.

Good to Know

Get up to $1,000 per line when you purchase a new smartphone on installment with an eligible unlimited plan. That includes up to $800 via reward card (redemption required) and $200 in bill credits. Restrictions apply.

Activate and Shop

Shop or sign for AT&T’s Military Discount Program online or in store with a .mil email address or verify eligibility with a Veterans designated driver’s license, DD214, retired military ID, AMVETS card, VHIC card, or VetRewards Card from Veterans Advantage.

To receive the AT&T military discount, visit a local store, bring valid proof of service (DD form 214, Veterans or Military ID), and mention FAN code 4085530 if you are a Veteran.

Other FAN codes include:

• Air Force FAN/Code: 2421652
• Army – 2421660
• Navy – 2421954
• Marines – 2421958
• Coast Guard – 2422480

T-Mobile

Eligibility

For Veterans and active-duty military with family plans, T-Mobile offers military discounts on their unlimited Magenta and Magenta MAX plans. 

The Offer

Active-duty military and veterans get up to 40% off family lines with T-Mobile’s Go5G unlimited plan—including 5G access with an AutoPay discount using an eligible payment method.

With a single line on Magenta Military, you pay only $55/month, which puts $15 back in your pocket compared to the regular Magenta plan. With 4 lines, your family will only pay $25/line each month, saving you $40/month.

T-Mobile’s two military plans include unlimited talk, text, and data, along with Netflix, access to 5G, plus data and texting abroad. 

Terms and Conditions

To get the discount, you must first sign up for one of the Magenta Military plans, then confirm your status on the military verification page before your first bill. 

Good to Know

If you are deployed out of the US, you can suspend your account with T-Mobile for up to 39 months without extending your contract. There are no monthly charges, taxes, or suspension fees while your account is under a military suspension.

Learn how to suspend your line if you’re about to enter active military service. You may suspend your line(s) if you’re being deployed and are a member of one of the following:

• US Army
• US Navy
• US Marine Corps
• US Air Force
• US Coast Guard
• Officers of the Public Health Service on duty with the Army or the Navy

Metro by T-Mobile does not currently offer a dedicated military discount; however, you may find good deals offered to the general public by checking out Metro by T-Mobile Deals.

Activate and Shop

 Go here to see T-Mobile’s current veteran and active military discounts.

U.S. Cellular

Eligibility

This plan includes all branches of the military that are Veterans or on active duty, including service members in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force, National Guard, and Reserves.

The Offer

Customers can receive 15% off calling plan fees on individual single-line and/or Family plans. This discount is applied to single-line and/or family plans. Discounts appear on your billing statement within one to two billing periods.

Terms and Conditions

You may need to show documented military affiliation. If asked to upload proof of eligibility, you’ll need to provide a government-issued document that shows your:

• First and last name
• Branch of service
• Your current affiliation with the armed services
• Your discharge date (if applicable)

Any documents submitted to SheerID will be permanently deleted. Black out / cover up any sensitive information unrelated to proving your eligibility. The name you provided in the document must match the name you entered initially in the form. For verification, please use only the name shown in your document.

Activate and Shop

Shop the U.S. Cellular website to get your 15% discount.

Verizon

Eligibility

Veterans, Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Retired Military & Veterans, and Gold Star Families.

The Offer

Verizon Wireless provides a discount on monthly plans and up to a 25% discount on accessories. 

Military families can take advantage of the following plan discounts:

• $10 off one line
• $25 off two to three lines
• $20 off four or more lines

Eligible accessories will receive a 25% discount when ordering through My Verizon or a 10% discount when you buy at a Verizon store. Apple products are excluded.

Terms and Conditions

Military verification must be done through MilVetID to verify eligibility, then you can register for your discount on the Verizon website.

Currently available plans include Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus, and Unlimited Welcome.

Other plans may include One Unlimited for iPhone, Welcome Unlimited, 5G Start, 5G Play More, 5G Do More, 5G Get More, Play More Unlimited, Do More Unlimited, Get More Unlimited, Go Unlimited, Beyond Unlimited, Above Unlimited and/or Just Kids data plans if you signed up on or after Augustu 5, 2019.

If you’re already a Verizon customer, here’s how to register for the military phone plan discount:

1. Click Verify military status to verify your eligibility for the military discount.
2. Click Get Started to start the ID.me* verification process using your ID.me credentials. You’re taken through a short registration process if you’re not signed up for ID.me. ID.me works with all web browsers except Internet Explorer.
3. After you’re validated, you will be sent to the Discounts by Verizon Wireless page. Choose Already with Verizon and follow the prompts to sign up for your discount.

If you qualify, Verizon will send you an email confirmation. After verification, the discount will begin appearing on your bill 1-2 billing cycles later.

Military personnel, veterans, and first responders can sign up in a Verizon retail store.

After you qualify for the discount, you can apply it to up to four mobile lines on your account.

Good to Know

Verizon also offers a FIOS military discount when you order new FIOS service online, including:

• Monthly plan savings
• Free Disney+ + for 3-12 months
• Savings on Unlimited Wireless

Other discount programs are also available for First responders, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical services, and state and local law enforcement, students, nurses, teachers, and corporate employee discounts (for companies with corporate agreements in place).

You can bundle mobile and home internet plans to save even more.

Activate and Shop

Go to the Verizon Wireless Military Discount page to get more information. 

Go here to shop all deals and discounts at Verizon.

Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Military Offers

An MVNO provides mobile services under its brand name without owning or managing its mobile network infrastructure. Several MVNOs offer special programs to support deployed military personnel by offering service suspensions.

The most notable of these include:

Boost Mobile/Virgin Mobile

Boost Mobile does not offer a specific and direct pricing discount for veterans, active duty military, or their families. Boost offers various ongoing discounts and deals for the general public that are worth checking out here.

However, the company allows service members deployed overseas to keep their accounts and phone numbers intact with the Deployed Military Program. There are no service charges during enrollment or reactivation fees when you restore your account.

Contact Boost Customer Care at (833) 502-6678 to enroll. You will be asked to provide your contact information and additional stateside contacts to ensure notification before your Deployed Military Program period ends. An agent will verify your eligibility and assist with enrollment.

Your account can be enrolled in Boost Mobile’s Deployed Military Program for up to 990 days.

Cricket Mobile

Cricket offers no ongoing discounts to active military, military veterans, or military reservists, but they have a Military Deployment Plan. 

Cricket will hold your phone number for you for up to 36 months. Once you’re back in the US, you have up to 90 days to resubscribe to cell phone service.

You can switch to this plan whether you are being deployed or are currently deployed. After 39 months, the phone number will be deactivated and recycled.

If you’re in the military and need expedited unlocking before deployment, please call Customer Support at 1-800-CRICKET (1-800-274-2538) or dial 611 from your Cricket phone.

If you can’t meet the 6-month service requirement because of active deployment in the military, Cricket will unlock one phone for you. You must meet all the other requirements and provide documentation of your deployment status.

Please contact Cricket at [email protected].

Xfinity Mobile

Xfinity Mobile also allows armed forces members to suspend service for up to 39 months if deployed or transferred. You can keep your phone number and won’t be charged service fees during that time.

You must either have received orders to deploy outside the U.S. for more than 90 days or received a permanent change of duty station within the U.S. Also, you must have received the orders after signing up for the Xfinity Mobile service.

Bring your deployment paperwork into an Xfinity Retail Store or call 888-936-4968 to securely provide your deployment paperwork electronically.

Spectrum Mobile

Spectrum has no Veteran discounts, but the carrier will let you suspend your service if you get deployed. To suspend your account for up to 39 months, and learn more about your service options, or to suspend your account, call (833) 224-6603 and have your deployment papers available.

Tips When You’re Shopping for a Discount Plan

1. Most wireless carriers provide a 15% discount to the primary phone number and varying discounts for each additional number.
2. Proof of military service is required. Bring your military ID, veteran ID, or DD214 paperwork. See How to Get a Veterans ID or Military ID if you do not have one.
3. Most wireless carriers will apply the discount to your account on a go-forward basis if you currently have a cellular service plan without the discount. 
4. Providers typically require establishing a two-year service agreement, or an existing service agreement must be renewed for an additional two years to qualify for the discount.
5. If you don’t see your desired wireless carrier on this list, call the carrier and ask if they offer a military or veteran discount.
6. Compare carriers. The best discount may not mean it’s the best-priced plan for your needs or a suitable carrier in your area. If you visit a store in person, ask for a manager if a customer service representative is unaware of any discount.
7. Many popular cell phone providers offer discounts on unlocked cell phones to military members. Check out a phone manufacturer’s website to see if they offer military or employee phone discounts, and purchase the unlocked device from them directly.

Several device manufacturers also offer discounts on phones and accessories.

For example, the Apple Veterans and Military Store is available to current Military personnel and U.S. Military Veterans, National Guard, and Reserve, as well as to their immediate family members who live in the same household. Veterans and Military personnel receive a 10% discount on Apple products and accessories as a thank you for your service.

Motorola offers a 10% discount to veteran, active, retired, and reservist personnel eligible to take 10% off Motorola products.

Samsung offers a variety of discounts on electronic products upon verification with your .mil email address. Use the link to sign up for this discount.

This is just a small sampling of potential device discounts you can access. As you’re shopping, be sure to ask carriers about device discounts as well.

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