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The phones were actually free back then. There was no BYOD discount on any of the major networks. The most I've ever spent on a phone was $200 for a Motorola
by linuxftw 8y ago
The phones were actually free back then. There was no BYOD discount on any of the major networks.
The most I've ever spent on a phone was $200 for a Motorola Razer after damaging my first one before it was upgrade time.
Now I use a Moto G4 Play, and it's great. Why anyone would spend more than $200 on a phone unless there is a business requirement (ie, it makes you money) is beyond me.
- mikestew 8y agoThe phones were actually free back then. No, the price was built into the contract. The few whack jobs that used a phone that they paid for outright got screwed because the model didn't even consider that.
- lagadu 8y ago> Why anyone would spend more than $200 on a phone unless there is a business requirement (ie, it makes you money) is beyond me. Are you also surprised that people spend over 50000€/$ on a car? The answer is simple: because it turns out that having nice things is nice.
- linuxftw 8y agoWhen the difference between the two cars amounts to banal gadgetry of little utility, yes.