Who doesn’t like getting free stuff? Verizon currently offers a deal that includes either a free 4K Samsung TV or a free Meta Quest 3S when you sign up for Verizon 5G Home Plus.
The deal includes a well-reviewed internet plan as well as a good free bonus. While it is an excellent bundle that I highly suggest, there are a few things you should be aware of before taking advantage of the price.
What is Verizon 5G Home Plus?
Free presents are fantastic, but only if they include a service you want. Verizon 5G Home Plus is an excellent method to connect to the internet at home, but there are a few things you should know before signing up.
Verizon 5G Home Plus operates differently than a broadband connection. Verizon 5G Home Plus operates on a wireless network rather than underground lines, as is the case with broadband.
That setup has both advantages and disadvantages. Verizon 5G Home Plus is available in some locations where fiber optic broadband lines are not installed.
However, Verizon 5G Home Plus is not available in all areas. However, Verizon’s coverage checker is simple to use, so unintentional signups are unlikely.
If 5G home internet seems appealing but you don’t want the free gifts, Verizon’s more economical 5G Home Plan costs as little as $45 per month.
Regardless of whatever plan best suits your needs, make sure to read Verizon’s internet plans FAQs. Verizon will reimburse termination fees in some situations (up to $500), which is a nice perk.
How do I get a free TV or Meta Quest through Verizon?
To obtain a free 4K Samsung TV or Meta Quest 3S, sign up for Verizon 5G Home Plus. That package starts at $55 per month and includes a three-year price guarantee.
That $55 per month price is accessible to Verizon customers with various 5G mobile plans with auto pay & paperless billing enabled. Not qualifying for either of them raises the cost.
What is a Meta Quest 3S?
The Meta Quest 3S is a less expensive virtual reality headset than Meta’s other models and competitors. When looking at the Meta Quest 3S spec sheet, you’d never guess it was less expensive.
The Meta Quest 3S features a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 CPU that provides exceptional performance. It also features next-generation controllers and hand tracking.
The battery life on the Quest 3S is extremely remarkable, outperforming any other current Quest headset. You can get about two and a half hours of use out of a single charge, though some games will drain the battery faster.
My colleague Nicholas Sutrich, who has used nearly every consumer VR headset over the years, has been really impressed with the Meta Quest 3S.
“The Meta Quest 3S is a victory in almost every regard, from the extremely polished onboarding interface to the superb mixed reality material created over the last year. It feels like a significant leap from the Quest 2, and it even has some design and UX enhancements over the more expensive Quest 3.”
To achieve the $299 retail price, Meta had to use a display and lenses that were more similar to the Meta Quest 2 than the Meta Quest 3. That’s a bit of a compromise compared to the more expensive Meta Quest 3, but it’s more than adequate.
The most noticeable difference is that the Meta Quest 3S has a 90-degree field of view, as opposed to the Meta Quest 3’s remarkable 110-degree field.
The Meta Quest 3S supports both virtual and mixed reality. The Meta Quest platform contains thousands of games, many of which are absolutely unique.
If you decide to receive a free Meta Quest 3S, I recommend checking out Android Central’s collection of the finest Meta Quest games.
Microsoft and Meta have a close cooperation in the virtual and mixed reality area, with Meta Quest headsets supporting Xbox Cloud Gaming. You may also utilize a Meta Quest headset as a virtual desk in Microsoft 365.
Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11 (preview) is a new Microsoft feature that allows you to link your PC to the Meta Quest headset.
What about the free TV?
If the Meta Quest 3S isn’t your thing, or if you simply want a free TV, Verizon provides another alternative. Alternatively, the Verizon 5G Home Plus bundle might include a 43-inch 4K Samsung TV.
While it’s not a high-end model, it’s a reliable 4K TV — and at this price (free), it’s difficult to grumble.
If you want a larger television, the Verizon 5G Home Plus bundle includes a 55-inch Samsung TV for $100.
