Why is this news? It's only $10 because it is locked to the tracfone network and the $10 price is subsidized by their rate plans just like the 'free' iphone on

Why is this news? It's only $10 because it is locked to the tracfone network and the $10 price is subsidized by their rate plans just like the 'free' iphone on at&t is subsidized. The only difference is that there is no contract requiring you to buy 2 years of service.