They don't pay more. If we compare apples and apples, Verizon sells this for $30 less. Sprint sells it for about the same price ($10 more over 2 years), after

They don't pay more. If we compare apples and apples, Verizon sells this for $30 less. Sprint sells it for about the same price ($10 more over 2 years), after taking into subsidy and higher monthly fees.