What About This New "Leasing A Phone" Thing?

[Stevez]

Thanks Moses. Not sure I see the benefit of buying "unlocked" unless you just don't want to stick with any provider. You still have to get the data plan and pay someone for the network as I see it. Leaning towards a 2 year contract with one company and buying the phone at a reduced cost. I was confused as to why anyone would buy unlocked at these prices.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Stevez

Thanks Moses. Not sure I see the benefit of buying "unlocked" unless you just don't want to stick with any provider. You still have to get the data plan and pay someone for the network as I see it. Leaning towards a 2 year contract with one company and buying the phone at a reduced cost. I was confused as to why anyone would buy unlocked at these prices.

I'm not bound to any contracts is the big one for me. I'm not into owing anyone, anything. Deal complete, shake hands and move on... I can switch providers as I want and not on the hook for paying off the phone if I leave. Even if it costs me a little more. I can sell the phone if I want and have done so before.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I'm not bound to any contracts is the big one for me. I'm not into owing anyone, anything. Deal complete, shake hands and move on... I can switch providers as I want and not on the hook for paying off the phone if I leave. Even if it costs me a little more. I can sell the phone if I want and have done so before.

How do the monthly service costs compare for a BYO unlocked vs one of their phones?

[Ashcan Bill]

Here's a kinda sorta related question. I just bought the wifey and I new 6s+ Eye Phones. These are the first Apple thingies we've ever owned. Always been non Apple types up til now. Are Eye Phones more delicate and prone to breaking than non Eye Phones? Neither of us have ever broken a phone before, not even a Princess or candlestick phone. Due to our gentle natures I've never seriously looked at extended warranties or insurance before. But after reading this thread I'm wondering if I should rethink things. Are these Eye Phones really that delicate and susceptible to problems? Should I look into some type of insurance plan?

[AdamJoshua]

Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

Here's a kinda sorta related question. I just bought the wifey and I new 6s+ Eye Phones. These are the first Apple thingies we've ever owned. Always been non Apple types up til now. Are Eye Phones more delicate and prone to breaking than non Eye Phones? Neither of us have ever broken a phone before, not even a Princess or candlestick phone. Due to our gentle natures I've never seriously looked at extended warranties or insurance before. But after reading this thread I'm wondering if I should rethink things. Are these Eye Phones really that delicate and susceptible to problems? Should I look into some type of insurance plan?

I started out on an android and found the build quality as well as materials to be much cheaper in quality and feel than the iPhones. I wouldn't believe everything you read as far as people trolling Apple. I have had 4 iPhones since I switched (upgrades) and have never been happier, even dropped a couple with no issues. I'd also recommend the tech 21 case for them (and that's a good endorsement considering a good friend does the marketing for life proof cases.

[Ashcan Bill]

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

I started out on an android and found the build quality as well as materials to be much cheaper in quality and feel than the iPhones. I wouldn't believe everything you read as far as people trolling Apple. I have had 4 iPhones since I switched (upgrades) and have never been happier, even dropped a couple with no issues. I'd also recommend the tech 21 case for them (and that's a good endorsement considering a good friend does the marketing for life proof cases.

That's encouraging.

When I see people talking about them breaking and whatnot, I start wondering how robust they really are. Guess I'll find out.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by T.G

How do the monthly service costs compare for a BYO unlocked vs one of their phones?

If you go to the lower tier providers they can be really cheap.