Active duty military, reserves and veterans are eligible for military and veteran discounts from many of the major cell phone service providers. See our list of major wireless carriers that offer wireless military and veteran cell phone discounts.
AT & T Military & Veteran Discount
Eligible: Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Retired Military, Spouses & Veterans
15% discount on qualified monthly wireless plans.
To receive the ATT military discount visit a local store bring valid proof of service (DD form 214, Veterans or Military ID) and mention FAN code 4085530.
Other FAN codes include:
- Air Force FAN/Code: 2421652
- Army – 2421660
- Navy – 2421954
- Marines – 2421958
- Coast Guard – 2422480
Boost Mobile
Boost mobile allows service men and women to suspend their service while deployed overseas.
Cricket Wireless/ A1 Mobile Military & Retired Military Discount
Eligible: Active Duty & Retired Military
Get 15% off a monthly plan for all active duty and retired military service members. Stop by any location. This heroes discount also includes law enforcement and fire personnel.
No contract is required for this discount.
Update: This is no longer offered. See official response from Cricket:
Will the new Cricket still offer military or friends & family discounts? Can I keep them?
When you transition to the new Cricket you will need to choose a new Cricket (GSM) rate plan so you can take advantage of our nationwide 4G LTE network. We’ve made it simple and affordable with plans starting at just $25/month with all taxes and fees included. You can also enjoy additional discounts, such as our $5 Auto Pay credit each month or Group Save discounts, both available for plans beginning at $40.
Sprint Active Duty, Reserve and Veteran Discounts
Eligible: Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Retired Military & Veterans
Through the Sprint Works Program, state and local government employees, including veterans, active duty and reserves, are eligible for a 15% service discount on Sprint and Nextel Devices.
Sprint will also donate $30 to the Fisher House Foundation for all new military/veteran accounts.
Sprint Deployed Military Program
Sprint also allows you to suspend your Sprint service without having to pay monthly charges while you’re deployed overseas. Your account won’t expire and you’ll retain your phone numbers.
T-Mobile One Military Phone Plane – Active Duty, Reserves, Retired Military & Veteran Discount
Eligible: Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Retired Military & Veterans, Gold Star Families
The T-Mobile ONE Military plan provides 20% off the first phone line, 50% off each line after that and up to 50% off select Samsung phones. The ONE Military plan includes the following:
- Unlimited talk, text, and data
- Unlimited in Mexico & Canada
- In-flight texting + 1 hour of data
- Free mobile hotspot data
- Stream unlimited entertainment
- Taxes & fees included
- Texting & data abroad to over 140 countries
- Netflix Standard to watch on your TV, smartphone, table or other device
U.S. Cellular Active Duty Military Discount
Eligible: Active Duty
Active Duty customers can receive 15% off calling plan fees on individual single line and/or Family plans.
This plan includes all branches of the military that are on active duty, serving full time in their military capacity. Part time service members are not eligible.
- Air Force
- Army
- Coast Guard
- Marine Corps
- Navy
- National Guard
- Reserves
To determine if you qualify for the Military Discount, call 1-888-944-9400 or 611 from your U.S. Cellular wireless phone to receive the 15% discount.
Verizon Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard & Veteran Discount
Eligible: Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Retired Military & Veterans
Verizon wireless provides a 15% discount on monthly plans and a 25% discount on accessories is also available. All government employees including active duty, reserves, and national guard are eligible. This discount is also extended to retired military, veterans and their families through Veterans Advantage.
Currently there is no Metro PCS military discount available.
Virgin Mobile Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard & Veteran Discount
Currently there is no Virgin military discount available.
A few things to keep in mind…
1. Most wireless carriers provide a 15% discount to the primary phone number and varying discounts for each additional number.
2. If you current have a cellular service plan without the discount most wireless carriers will apply the discount to your account on a go forward basis.
3. Typically a two year service agreement must be established or an existing service agreement must be renewed for an additional two years to qualify for the discount.
4. Ask for a manager if the customer service representative is unaware of any discount.
5. If you don’t see your desired wireless carrier on this list call the carrier and ask if they offer a military or veteran discount.
6. Be sure to compare the carrier’s. The best discount may not mean it’s the best priced plan for your needs or that it’s a suitable carrier in your area.
7. Most wireless military discounts are part of the Department of Defense Handheld Wireless Enterprise Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) Sponsorship Program which is available to all Federal Government employees for service plans and to purchase wireless devices and accessories for personal use.
8. Proof of military service is required. Bring your military ID, veteran ID or DD214 paperwork. See How to Get a Veterans ID or Military ID if you do not currently have one.