AT&T Offered Me a Free Galaxy Ultra, But Fine Print Ruined My Plans for the Phone

Getting a ‘On Us’ deal for an iPhone 16 Pro or a discount on a Galaxy Z Fold 7 from a mobile network carrier may seem like a great offer, but there’s a big catch. When I received a free Galaxy Ultra from AT&T, I was excited about the deal, only to discover that the fine print ruined my plans for the phone. As I started setting up the device, I realized that I wouldn’t be free to use it as I liked, contrary to what the ‘free’ offer advertised. The best smartphone deals often come with limitations that aren’t clearly stated upfront.