Maybe I'm unusual, but I just shelled out $350 for a smartphone in order to save myself 50% off of my phone bill by using a prepaid service. When I decide whet

Maybe I'm unusual, but I just shelled out $350 for a smartphone in order to save myself 50% off of my phone bill by using a prepaid service. When I decide whether or not to purchase or subscribe to something, I do the math to figure out which is cheaper in the long run. That being said, if the price difference is negligible and all else is equal, I would probably opt for a recurring payment.