I see a lot of discussions about this but I don't really understand it. Most likely because I've never bought an un-subsidized phone before.
What are the benefits of buying a phone at full retail with no contract? I understand ur not locked into a 2 year commitment but if I'm staying with the same carrier I'm still going to have to pay for service...right?
So I walk into AT&T and pay $600 for iPhone with no contract. What do I do next? Do i pay the same monthly fee that I would with a contract? Same data rates? Texting plan, etc?
Other then not be locked into AT&T for 2 years, what difference does it make. I know a lot of people do it, so I'm sure there's a good reason, but I just don't understand. The way I figure it, it would wind up costing more money doing it that way.
I equally don't understand how I sold my 16month iPhone 4 in decent condition (but not perfect) to someone for $400. I know some do it so they can unlock and use on other carriers but even that seems not very beneficial.
Can someone spell this out for me. Thanks!
What are the benefits of buying a phone at full retail with no contract? I understand ur not locked into a 2 year commitment but if I'm staying with the same carrier I'm still going to have to pay for service...right?
So I walk into AT&T and pay $600 for iPhone with no contract. What do I do next? Do i pay the same monthly fee that I would with a contract? Same data rates? Texting plan, etc?
Other then not be locked into AT&T for 2 years, what difference does it make. I know a lot of people do it, so I'm sure there's a good reason, but I just don't understand. The way I figure it, it would wind up costing more money doing it that way.
I equally don't understand how I sold my 16month iPhone 4 in decent condition (but not perfect) to someone for $400. I know some do it so they can unlock and use on other carriers but even that seems not very beneficial.
Can someone spell this out for me. Thanks!