Verizon is upping its home internet freebies with a new offer aimed squarely at the gamer in all of us. And it may be one of the best internet deals we’ve seen in a while.
New Verizon customers who sign up for the company’s 5G Home Plus or LTE Home Plus services this month can snag a free Nintendo Switch with their purchase, the telecom giant announced on Monday. You’ll get a non-OLED Switch with neon blue and neon red Joy-Cons, but no included game. If you’re looking for games, you’ll need to buy Switch favorites, such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons or Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, on their own. Still, the Switch alone is a $300 perk.
Verizon’s 5G Home Plus and LTE Home Plus are generally available in most markets, and Verizon has an availability tool to check for any given address. The company’s 5G Home Plus costs $80 per month, while LTE Home Plus starts at $35 per month.
Verizon uses free giveaways and gift cards to attract new users to its Home Internet and mobile services. However, it requires customers to stick with its services for varying periods to ensure they don’t try to nab a free deal and quickly cancel their contracts. With its Nintendo Switch offer, Verizon requires that you sign up for service before the end of the month. You’ll also need to be a customer in good standing (read: pay your bill) for 65 days before you’ll get the Switch. You’ll also need to submit a Switch claim no later than Aug. 31.
