I don't think you read my post. :) I offered an alternative option prior to the iPhone option - a new phone every year starts around $14 a month. And that's be

I don't think you read my post. :) I offered an alternative option prior to the iPhone option - a new phone every year starts around $14 a month. And that's before government subsidies, which can lower monthly service cost AND device cost to $0 - depending on state/income/age.