I'm British and have always funded phones through an outright purchase and some sort of pay as you go plan / month by month sim only contract. Most of my frien

I'm British and have always funded phones through an outright purchase and some sort of pay as you go plan / month by month sim only contract. Most of my friends do the same, and wherever I've checked this has been cheaper and safer than a contract (stop whenever, no hidden fees, upgrade later) Can you not do pay as you go or rolling monthly sim in the States? --- As for the comments about teenagers... the kids ignorant and inconsiderate sure, but as are most people, it has little to do with his age.