You disagree based on your knowledge of the US market? How about the rest of the world? Sorry but this is a US-centric world view. The US cellphone market is ve

You disagree based on your knowledge of the US market? How about the rest of the world? Sorry but this is a US-centric world view. The US cellphone market is very different from the rest of the world. The author is not assuming contract prices. You are. In developing countries, at least 80% of cellphone users are prepaid. In Africa, you can get an Android phone for $80, without contract. And as time passes, they will get cheaper. http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/93176-cheap-android-phone-leads-the-app-charge-in-africa http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/93176-cheap-android-phone-...