Google's Pixel 10 family makes its T-Mobile debut with killer launch deals and a T-Satellite first

Not only is the Pixel 10 incredibly easy to get for free right off the bat at T-Mobile, but Google's newest phones are the first to support T-Satellite data.

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Whether you're a T-Mobile customer or not, you've probably gotten used to seeing the nation-leading "Un-carrier" overshadow its rivals pretty much whenever an exciting new phone is released with unbeatable deals and discounts.

But while that's unsurprisingly the case for the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL today as well, Magenta is also making waves and eclipsing Verizon and AT&T with an unexpected announcement and a special treat for early adopters of Google's latest ultra-high-end handsets.

Pixel 10: now $350 off at Amazon

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The Tensor G5-powered Pixel 10 delivers great performance, excellent camera capabilities, and many AI features. At the moment, Amazon sells select 128GB variants for $250 off. There's an extra $100 discount available through a coupon, applied at checkout.
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Pixel 10 Pro is $350 off right now

$350 off (35%)
Looking for a more flagship Pixel 10 experience in a compact form factor? Consider the Pixel 10 Pro! Right now, you can get the phone for $250 off at Amazon, making it a great pick for many. But that's not all! There's a $100 coupon available, bringing your total savings to $350.
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Pixel 10 Pro XL at Amazon: now $400 off

$400 off (33%)
Users after a larger screen and a serious Gemini AI prowess should consider the latest Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. The latest big-sized Google Pixel flagship is now $400 off at Amazon. The promo includes a $300 price cut and a $100 extra discount with a coupon code, which is applied at checkout.
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The full T-Satellite power will be unleashed first on the Pixel 10 series


You know how T-Mo's much-hyped Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile service is (partially) available on devices as diverse as Apple's iPhone 13, Google's Pixel 9, Samsung's Galaxy A14, Galaxy A35, Galaxy S21, S25, Z Flip 3, Z Fold 3, Motorola Edge (2025), Razr (2024), and Moto G Stylus (2024)?

Well, not only is that list being predictably expanded to include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL now, but the three new Google-made phones are officially opening a separate and slightly more impressive list.

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These are the first devices that will be able to use T-Satellite data in addition to text and picture messaging, which is obviously set to spread to many other phones (including some as old as the iPhone 13 and Galaxy S22) soon. 

Because of that, I wouldn't consider the Pixel 10 family's full T-Satellite support a huge advantage over the likes of Samsung's Galaxy S25 lineup. But it's still a very cool thing to get before everyone else, guaranteeing unrivaled coverage in places where you wouldn't expect to be able to browse the web on your phone.

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As T-Mobile explains it, "if you can see the sky, you're connected", at least as far as things like navigation, location sharing, and device finding are concerned. That's right, not all apps will work on your Pixel 10-series device through T-Satellite, but Google Maps sounds especially useful.

Up next, Magenta appears to be suggesting the iPhone 17 family will get the same early T-Satellite data activation treatment in September, followed by many other Android 16 and iOS 26-running devices after October 1.

Here's how you can get a free Pixel 10 right off the bat


Add a new line of service to an existing account or open an entirely new one. That's it, that's the whole deal, and you (almost) don't need to meet any other special requirements.

Well, you do have to purchase the "vanilla" Pixel 10 on a monthly installment plan and be fine with your $800 discount being applied to your bill as monthly credits over a period of two years, but that's pretty standard stuff for these types of promotions.


What's amazing about T-Mobile's Pixel 10 launch offer is that even an affordable plan like Essentials qualifies for the full $800 discount, and if you don't want to add a new service line, you can opt for an "eligible" device trade-in instead.

Will you take advantage of T-Mobile's Pixel 10 launch deals?

Yes, to get a free Pixel 10
16.43%
Yes, to get a free Pixel 10 Pro
15.71%
Yes, to get a deeply discounted Pixel 10 Pro XL
23.57%
Not yet
15%
Not now, not ever
29.29%

Oh, and the Pixel 10 Pro can also be knocked down from its $999.99 list price to $0, but in that case, you'll need to do an "eligible" trade-in on a costlier Experience Beyond or Experience Beyond for Business plan or add a new Business Unlimited Ultimate line and ditch your existing phone from an eligibility list that includes everything from the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 9 to Apple's iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 12.

The Pixel 10 Pro XL, meanwhile, cannot be had for free (at least for the time being), although if you're willing to jump through any of the hoops mentioned above, you can slash $800 or $1,000 off its regular starting price of $1,200 with refreshingly little effort.

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