$449 doesn't seem particularly expensive for something that will last 3+ years. That is $12.50/month (or less). Your data service is easily 3x or 4x the cost of

$449 doesn't seem particularly expensive for something that will last 3+ years. That is $12.50/month (or less). Your data service is easily 3x or 4x the cost of the phone. The value that you get from that device is extraordinary compared to the cost.