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There's a major problem subsidizing a device like this. The target audience most likely already has a SmartPhone and residential internet service via cable or D
by jsz0 17y ago
There's a major problem subsidizing a device like this. The target audience most likely already has a SmartPhone and residential internet service via cable or DSL. That's probably $90-$100 worth of Internet access alone. How many people will be willing to pay an additional $50-$60 for a data only cell plan on top of that? If you're (un)lucky enough to have a spouse or child who wants a data plan your Internet bill alone could easily be $200. Don't forget voice service. Unlimited SMS. Say hello to a $300+ monthly Internet/voice bill. Makes the base price of $400 look like a pittance compared to the $3600 yearly service fee the typical person might end up paying in this scenario.