Generally speaking, you'll find cell phone deals coming in two forms - first as an outright sale on an unlocked device ... $1,000 off with a trade-in, plus free Galaxy Watch and tablet at Verizon ...

They may or may not come with a SIM card, but above all ... get devices like the Ultra for close to free this way. To be fair, even unlocked phones can often be bought with installment plans ...

An "unlocked" phone gives you complete freedom from carrier restrictions. You can insert a SIM card from AT&T ... offering enticing discounts or "free" phones if you commit to a long contract ...