Save serious money with RedPocket’s Black Friday plans that start at $5 a month

You’re not going to believe this, but there’s one part of your life that’s not actually getting more expensive. If you switch to RedPocket Mobile during its Black Friday sale, you can ditch your costly carrier and get a plan that starts at $5 per month. It’s not too good to be true: RedPocket has been around for 20 years, and unlike most MVNOs, it’s independently owned and operated. That gives it the ability to offer you real network choice when you sign up for a new plan (we’ll explain more later), and keeps your costs low. Really low. But you’re reading this on 9to5Google, so how does it impact you as an Android user? That’s a great question. RedPocket is offering $150 rebates on Android devices like the Pixel 11, Galaxy S26, Galaxy Z Flip 7, Moto G Play, and more. (You can also get $100 rebates for iPhones if you’re into that sort of thing.) These offers run from November 9 through the 30th at redpocket.com, so don’t wait too long to save big. What is RedPocket Mobile? It’s OK if you haven’t heard of RedPocket Mobile, because it has been quietly working for 20 years to improve the way people use their phones. Founded in 2006, the company works with all three major US carriers — AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon — and because it doesn’t own any of its towers, it can pass along significant savings to its customers. Here’s what the company says on its website: RedPocket was built for price-conscious consumers who want real value and freedom from rigid, high-cost contracts. As a no-contract carrier, we’ve stayed focused on making reliable, transparent, and flexible phone service for everyone. Our plans are designed to fit real lifestyles, whether you’re a heavy data user, a frequent traveler, or just looking to cut your monthly bill. Choose the network that works where you actually use it Most MVNOs are owned by the Big Three, which means you don’t really have a choice of network when you sign up. But RedPocket works with all three major carriers and lets you choose which one works best for your location and usage patterns. RedPocket offers a tool called CoverageGenius that helps you decide which network is right for you. While you can’t switch between networks once your line is set up, it’s a great way to figure out where to start. A full year of service, starting at $60 I teased that $5/month cost at the beginning of the article, but here’s the real breakdown: you can get a full year of service for $60 if you’re a light data user. RedPocket’s Annual Essentials and Annual Plus plans get you unlimited calling and texting in the US, along with calling and data roaming in dozens of countries around the world. The main difference is how much data you get: 3GB for Essentials and 20GB for Plus. Annual Premium ups the ante to unlimited data, plus calling and data roaming in even more countries. Across all three plans, you’re saving between 33% and 50% off the regular price when you sign up between November 9th and 30th. I even made you a table to make it easier to understand: 👇 PlanEvent priceRegular priceYou savePer monthDataAnnual Essentials — 6 months free$60$120$60 (50%)$5.003GB of 5G data per monthAnnual Plus — 4 months free$160$240$80 (33%)$13.3320GB of 5G data per monthAnnual Premium — 4 months free$240$360$120 (33%)$20.00Unlimited data including 50GB of high-speed 5G per month One thing to note about all of these plans: the annual prices are paid upfront, not billed monthly. Promotional pricing applies to the first year, and after that, annual plans renew at $110 for Essentials, $220 for Plus, and $330 for Premium. Not ready for a year? Start with a month RedPocket understands that it may be hard to commit to a full year of service even if it’s super cheap. That’s why it offers monthly plans, too, that can serve as a trial for any of the networks. It costs just $10 for the first month to try any of the three plans, with Monthly Plus rising to $20/month after that and Premium $30/month thereafter (Essentials stays at $10/month). An unlocked Android upgrade, with $150 back If you need a new phone to go along with your new plan, RedPocket is a great place to get it. During the Black Friday deal period, you can get a $150 rebate on the following phones: Google Pixel 11 Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Moto G Play 2026 Legal stuff: Rebates are paid out 90 days after service begins on a new line activation with an eligible plan. Full rebate terms at redpocket.com/rebate. Devices are available while supplies last. Less Black Friday guesswork Usually with sponsored content, I have to spend the whole time convincing you that the product is worth buying. But RedPocket’s Black Friday deals do all that work on their own. Not only do you get amazing discounts for the first 12 months of service by prepaying for a full year, but RedPocket’s “Lock-in Low” promise means that you get to stay as close to that promotional price as possible once the first year is over. There’s no contract and no port-in requirement. You can keep your number, keep your phone, and activate with an eSIM on compatible devices. During the event, there’s even a Refer-a-Friend credit that gets you $25 for every person you bring to the service. Explore RedPocket’s plans or compare the annual offers. This is one of the best Black Friday decisions you’re going to make this month, and maybe even ever. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.