Sentences with phrase «subsidized phone»

This data is for full - price phones, and does not include prices for subsidized phones made cheaper by carrier contracts — a practice that has largely disappeared.

The data only measured full - price phones over time and did not include prices for subsidized phones made cheaper by carrier contracts.

The carriers didn't make a profit on the old, subsidized phone plans, so they've benefitted from shifting the expense onto customers directly.

The opportunity arises because the big four U.S. wireless carriers, led initially by T - Mobile, have been weaning their customers off of subsidized phones and trying to get everyone to pay for phones in full — in return for somewhat lower monthly service charges.

Google Play Edition devices are priced to not upset the status quo of expensive, subsidized phones with long contracts.

A federal appeals court has upheld the agency's Connect America Fund after challenges from smaller carriers, which were worried that the shift from subsidizing phone calls to fast internet access would hurt their bottom line.

Since mobile providers are not subsidizing the phones now and are rather inexpensive for cell and data service, 999.99 is hardly a ripoff for the amazing technology you get in the iPhone X. Well done Apple.

Carriers will also be required to unlock subsidized phones within 90 days and those fully paid for up front immediately.

In the wake of Verizon's newly announced decision to finally scrap subsidized phones and two - year contracts, AT&T follows suit with a new set of Mobile Share Value plans that cuts down the price of most plans while offering more data for some.

Today, Public Advocate Letitia James called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to protect Lifeline, a program that provides subsidized phone and internet services to millions of low - income Americans, including over 1 million New Yorkers.

This is something that is more important outside the U.S. and I don't see this phone appealing to many here since we get better subsidized phones for free.

Maybe some of the US carriers will subsidize the phone under their contractual plans.

It needs to be illegal to subsidize phone costs by requiring a contract to sign.

But with most carriers no longer offering subsidized phones — in which you buy the phone at a reduced amount in exchange for a two - year contract — many people are holding onto their smartphones, going longer in between upgrades.

Of course, getting an Amazon - subsidized phone does have its drawbacks, like the fact that you'll get ads and personalized offers.

It's an irony that costs consumers hundreds of dollars as more people decide to buy a less expensive, subsidized phone with higher monthly fees on a two - year contract, instead of a prepaid phone plan that requires paying the full price for the cellphone but has lower monthly rates and no contract.

The refurbished Galaxy SIII costs $ 200, which may seem steep for a previous - generation device, but like other prepaid mobile virtual network operators, TextNow isn't subsidizing the phone, which keeps its service costs low.

Regulators have begun moving almost $ 9 billion collected to subsidize phone and broadband service from a Bank of America account to what auditors...

The carriers are subsidizing the phones.

Prime members can get low - cost Amazon - subsidized phones, too, but only with an Amazon ad server.

If you want a subsidized phone, get a classic plan.

As a consumer you are losing out if you are trying to leave T - Mobile before your contract end date but if you stay with them you are saving money over any other carrier plan with a subsidized phone.

What none of them seem to agree on is how to keep their customers and whether the subsidized phone model is still a winner in the age of smart phones.

Over the life of the phone, though, you can save money over a subsidized phone plan.

You'll generally have to pay full price to get an unlocked phone that you can move between carrier networks, as there's no carrier to subsidize the phone's full cost.

$ 200 on a subsidized phone, even if means paying more down the line, makes more sense to a lot of people.

Unable to rely on unit sales since it subsidizes each phone sold, the company has three core business competencies: e-commerce — the sale of accessories on its website — deals with telecom operators, and the sale of «Internet services», such as games.

But unless you're wedded to the idea of a subsidized phone, there are cheaper options that deliver better performance.

This fee is now linked to reality, so it will allow the carrier to recover the amount of a subsidized phone you have yet to pay off.

You can also save money on the U.S. version by purchasing an Amazon - subsidized phone for $ 185 — meaning you'll get ads and personalized offers.

The Verizon one had a bunch of pre-installed apps and wouldn't work on any other SIM card, a compromise one signs up for when buying a highly - subsidized phone from Big Red.

But carriers have since moved away from contracts and the subsidized phones that came with them.

Typically the SIM lock is in exchange for a subsidized phone (so you can't buy a cheap phone on one carrier then switch over an use another before you've paid back the subsidy over the life of your contract).

Since you're about to start over fresh and carriers no longer offer two - year contracts or subsidized phone pricing, it's best to buy your phone unlocked if possible.