A new Verizon promo gets you a free Google Pixel with an eligible phone trade in

Verizon is holding a last-minute holiday promotion that could get you a free Google, Pixel XL, Phone by Google, Moto Z Droid, Moto Z Droid Force, Samsung S7 Samsung S7 edge, or LG V20 by trading in an eligible device from their list.

 

[Mikestony]

Did I read the fine print correctly?
You have to purchase the device at full price, then a credit will be applied per month, for 24 months up to the device purchase price??? Hence, it's technically free, but not until the end of the term.
Emphasis mine:

* Up to $792 device payment purchase required. Less up to $792 trade-in/promo credit applied over 24 months; credit starts w/in 2-3 cycles and ends when balance paid or line terminated/transferred. Eligible trade-in phone must be in good, working and cosmetic condition. Limited time offer.

Eligible trade-ins for free iPhone 7, Pixel, Moto Z Droid or Samsung GS7: iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 6S or 6S Plus, Samsung GS7, GS7 edge, GS6, GS6 edge, GS6 edge+ or Note 5, LG G5 or V10, Motorola Turbo 2 and HTC 10. Eligible trade-ins for free iPhone 7 Plus, Pixel XL, Moto Z Force Droid, Samsung GS7 edge, or LG V20: iPhone 7 Plus and Samsung GS7 edge.

** Up to $672 device payment purchase required. Less up to $432 promo credit applied over 24 months; credit starts w/in 2-3 cycles and promo credit ends when balance is paid or line transferred/terminated. Limited time offer.

 

[Phases]

Wow that's kinda hilarious.