Cracking the Holiday Budget: How Verizon is Helping Shoppers Overcome “Guilt-Giving” and Inflation

With 65% of Americans feeling financial pressure this season, Verizon offers a strategy to secure top-tier tech, including the new iPhone 17, without the premium price tag.

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There’s one gift that seems to come with the holiday season no one is thankful for—financial anxiety. A new Beyond Finance survey reveals a stark reality: 65% of Americans feel it’s “nearly impossible” to know how much they can safely spend this year. Furthermore, two-thirds report feeling a deep cultural pressure to overspend, succumbing to “guilt-giving” and “FOMO-spending.”

The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. Verizon is giving you the gift of choice on how you give tech, without stressing yourself or your budget. Enter holiday tech under $100!

The Verizon Advantage: Premium Devices “On Us”
For those trying to maximize their holiday spend, the biggest wins aren’t found in the bargain bin, but in Verizon’s holiday bundles. You might be thinking, “Wait, I thought we were talking about tech under $100?” But frankly, you can’t get better than “on us.”

Whether you’re a new or existing customer, or an Apple or Android person, you can get a qualifying phone, tablet and watch on us. This offer is available with a new phone line and service plans required for each device without the premium device price tag. And these aren’t last year’s models. We’re talking about the iPhone 17, Google Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S25. You can keep them all for yourself to upgrade your own tech ecosystem, or split them up and give them as gifts. The choice is yours. The best part? No trade-in is required. 

Bundling for Big Savings
The real gift isn’t the new device, it’s the long-term relief Verizon provides when it comes to managing your monthly budget. Shoppers can unlock significant savings by combining their mobile plan with Verizon 5G Home Internet.

Plans start at just $35 per month, and customers save an additional $15 monthly when they combine bundle mobile and home services. Beyond the bill, this combination bundle opens the door to Verizon’s “Perks,” including the ultimate holiday entertainment package: a bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ for just $10 per month. Those are savings you’re not going to find elsewhere.

Connected Kids and Parental Peace of Mind
Managing screen time is a challenge for every parent, especially when kids feel left out of the tech craze. For families not ready to hand over a smartphone, Verizon offers Forbes’ recommended best overall smartwatch for kids: the Gizmo Watch 3. 

Available directly from Verizon, this watch strikes the perfect balance. It gives children their own piece of cool tech while offering mom and dad peace of mind through parent-approved contact lists and real-time location tracking. To help parents put this under the tree, Verizon is taking $75 off the Gizmo Watch 3 when you add a service plan.

Unique Stocking Stuffers Under $100
For the finishing touches, Verizon has curated a selection of high-quality accessories that fit perfectly into a stocking—and your budget.

• AirFly Pro 2 (under $60): It’s perfect for the frequent flier in your family. Plug it into the in-flight entertainment system, connect any bluetooth headphones, and enjoy your favorite in-flight entertainment hands-free!
• The Pixel Ecosystem (under $70): For Google fans, Verizon offers a full suite of accessories, including the Pixel phone case, Pixelsnap ring stand and Google Pixelsnap Charger.
• JBL Clip 5 portable speaker (under $80): Clip it onto your backpack and enjoy up to 12 hours of battery life. Plus, it’s waterproof. 
• Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand and Wallet (under $25): This is great for on-the-go. Just open the tripod, place your magsafe phone on the stand, and video chat with family this holiday season. It’s half off right now at just $24.99!

How to Get These Deals
Stop guessing about your holiday budget and start optimizing it. Stop by your local Verizon store to take advantage of these offers. And don’t forget, Verizon’s got your back. Bring your AT&T or T-Mobile phone bill from the past 45 days to any Verizon store and get a better deal with us. It’s the gift that keeps giving all year long. verizon.com/deals