Deal: Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab E for free at AT&T, requires 2-year contract

Samsung's entry-level Galaxy Tab E tablet made its debut in the United States last year. The slate was released with Android 5.1 Lollipop, but Samsung offered users an Android 6.0 Marshmallow update several months later.

AT&T has a great deal on the Samsung Galaxy Tab E if you're looking for a budget-friendly Android tablet. The US carrier offers the slate for free, as long as you commit to a new two-year agreement.

Keep in mind that AT&T offers the 8.0-inch version, not the larger 9.6-inch model. Unlike the global variant of the Galaxy Tab E that comes with a 1.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, AT&T's model is equipped with a 1.3GHz quad-core Exynos 3475 CPU, coupled with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.

It even has a 5-megapixel primary camera on the back side and another secondary 2-megapixel camera on the front. The 8-inch display features 1280 x 800 pixels resolution.

The massive 5,000 mAh battery promises up to 13 hours of usage time or up to 25 days of standby time. Samsung Galaxy Tab E benefits from GSM network support as well, but Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity are available too.

AT&T doesn't say whether this is a limited time offer or the Galaxy Tab E will remain available for free on 2-year contracts until it reaches end of life status (EOL).