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True, except the financing is shockingly expensive and comes with unknown but substantial opportunity costs (i.e., negotiating for a better price when you're no
by potatolicious 13y ago
True, except the financing is shockingly expensive and comes with unknown but substantial opportunity costs (i.e., negotiating for a better price when you're not on a contract).
Ultimately the best way to minimize your costs is retaining the ability to say "sod off, I'm going to [competitor]".
- bradleyland 13y agoWhile a GSM unlocked phone sounds attractive, there are market problems. Not all wireless carriers are created equal. AT&T and Verizon have the largest networks, but they use incompatible wireless technologies, so an unlocked device grants you no mobility. Yes, you can move to providers like T-Mobile, but that's not a 100% equivalent comparison. Depending on your needs, you may still be locked in to AT&T or Verizon, at which point an unlocked GSM phone nets you zero savings. My point is that it's still not a "common sense" evaluation. It's a nuanced decision that must consider all variables.