Probably carrier financing. Most carriers will offer 3 year monthly payments for phones, along with other promos that come along with bill credits w/ trade-in,

Probably carrier financing. Most carriers will offer 3 year monthly payments for phones, along with other promos that come along with bill credits w/ trade-in, etc. I doubt many are dropping $2,000 cash on the new phones but are more likely getting it financed as part of their phone plan.