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iPhone 5S, AppleCare+ or Squaretrade?
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I use to have Square Trade before Applecare+ offer Accidental Damage... but applecare is more convenient if you have problem with the phone small or big you can visit a Genius Bar anytime you want. Which you can't with Squaretrade I know they offer a refund or reimbursement what ever cost you to a visit to the genius bar but you don't want to go to all that trouble.
My question is Does ATT offer insurance and I guess even lost or stolen phones.
My question is Does ATT offer insurance and I guess even lost or stolen phones.
Yes they do. Go to the AT&T site to look at two warranty offerings. The best one is $9.99 per month for lost and stolen phones.
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http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/services/mobile-protection-pack-sku5370279.html#fbid=EU5orsX9mOZ
Nothing, except give you a pro-rated refund on the unused portion of your warranty. Theft and loss aren't covered.
If you want theft and loss coverage maybe consider the AT&T plan.
The deductible is $199 but maybe that's worth it to you.
I would have picked AppleCare+ but the price difference with Squaretrade is now significant.
AppleCare+ price: $99
Squaretrade price (with coupon): $95
AppleCare+ deductible: $79
Squaretrade deductible: $50
AppleCare+ claim limits: 2 claims total
Squaretrade claim limits: up to 4 claims or payments up to the total value of the device $649 for 16GB)
Squaretrade will reimburse you for your costs minus the deductible if you get the phone fixed at Apple's Genius Bar or will cross-ship to you if you don't want to front the repair costs at the Genius Bar.
Seems like Squaretrade is now the better deal.
AppleCare+ price: $99
Squaretrade price (with coupon): $95
AppleCare+ deductible: $79
Squaretrade deductible: $50
AppleCare+ claim limits: 2 claims total
Squaretrade claim limits: up to 4 claims or payments up to the total value of the device $649 for 16GB)
Squaretrade will reimburse you for your costs minus the deductible if you get the phone fixed at Apple's Genius Bar or will cross-ship to you if you don't want to front the repair costs at the Genius Bar.
Seems like Squaretrade is now the better deal.
I'm tempted to go with squaretrade and cancel my applecare+. I've yet to file a claim based upon accidental damage, but the difference of amount is about $30 per claim. I know apple offers phone support, but I've yet to use that on any apple product.
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Then it would be be covered under manufacture original warranty. Not sure why you need applecare+ for a defect.
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Then it would be be covered under manufacture original warranty. Not sure why you need applecare+ for a defect.
I'm tempted to go with squaretrade and cancel my applecare+. I've yet to file a claim based upon accidental damage, but the difference of amount is about $30 per claim. I know apple offers phone support, but I've yet to use that on any apple product.
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Then it would be be covered under manufacture original warranty. Not sure why you need applecare+ for a defect.
However, Apple gives you another phone immediately and squaretrade does not. Have to wait a bit. I prefer Apple. Customer support is just more comfortable to deal with than a third party business
What?? Do you even know what your talking about? You can go to the apple store. Pay for a replacement phone and then squaretrade will reimburse you.
OK, you got me on that one if accurate, but I don't want to wait for a reimbursement. Apple is still my choice
OK, you got me on that one if accurate, but I don't want to wait for a reimbursement. Apple is still my choice
Yah you would have to wait for payment. It's usually 1-2 days.
Reviews are good, but for some reason, apple is still my choice. It convenient for me at the local store, and no waiting at all. Yup, it cost a bit more, but I am hooked......
That doesn't sound like they provide the same service.
If my phone is wrecked and I need a whole new device, AppleCare+ will give me one for $79, twice. Squaretrade would pay for the new device once and then call it a day.
Although that said, I don't think AppleCare+ cover liquid damage. Not sure though.
I stand corrected:
AppleCare Terms & Conditions said:
Section 3.2 in the T&Cs. Accidental liquid contact is explicitly covered.
You will get a replacement on the squaretrade plan too. Just pay for replacement then squaretrade reimburses on your claim. End result equals you walking out with a replaced iPhone.
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What if you paid for the 64gb iPhone? Is your limit still 649 or 849?
Has anybody used Seccuranty? If so, how have they been so far? I'm currently using Squaretrade, but that $0 deductible with Securranty is very interesting, especially since they offer the same same-day Genius Bar service that Squaretrade does (reimburse you 1-2 days later).
Squaretrade increased deductible
Squaretrade just increased their iphone deductible to $99. They still show $49 on some parts of their site, but I called to confirm that the deductible increase to $99 went into effect today.
http://www.squaretrade.com/iphone-warranty
AppleCare+ looks to be the better deal now.
Squaretrade just increased their iphone deductible to $99. They still show $49 on some parts of their site, but I called to confirm that the deductible increase to $99 went into effect today.
http://www.squaretrade.com/iphone-warranty
AppleCare+ looks to be the better deal now.
Wow. I signed up at $49 deductible. Wonder if it's for all contracts or new ones.
No worries. The customer service rep told me if you bought it yesterday or earlier you'll still have a $49 deductible. It's for new warranties only.
SquareTrade is the best. We warrantee everything through them from cell phones to cameras to PCs. They've repaired a 35mm camera, a video camera, and a laptop. I love them.
Totally agree. The only explanation is that maybe the policy was being abused so much that they couldn't continue selling an unprofitable product.