Apple Users
Related: About this forumAnyone have good advice on buying iPhone/plan?
Finally finished the contract on my 8 and it was damaged beyond repair as I leaped out of the car to help my Mom. Would like to get a 13 and Verizon is offering it for $400 if I get back in the contract saddle with them for 3 years. Ive looked around online a bit and didnt find much else, checking if anyone has looked into this lately and knows of a better deal ?
spooky3
(34,407 posts)Is $14 a month, a little higher if you also have an Apple Watch or have other lines.
Of course this does not include the price of the phone.
JudyM
(29,204 posts)Thanks!
spooky3
(34,407 posts)Over the number of months you expect to own the phone and add it to the $14.
PJMcK
(21,998 posts)I'm on AT&T and sometimes the reception is spotty. But it's reasonably priced since my wife qualifies for an educator discount.
Do some online research and good luck!
emulatorloo
(44,070 posts)Monthly plans, no usage fees and usually have older (NEW) iPhone models on sale. A couple of years ago but I got the latest iPhone SE for 99 dollars.
JudyM
(29,204 posts)Hadnt heard of them.
IrishAfricanAmerican
(3,813 posts)I haven't had any trouble with them in 14 years.
YMMV
JudyM
(29,204 posts)Isnt it great when tech just works and doesnt get complicated?
usonian
(9,695 posts)Verizon service (under another name) can be had for less than half of what Verizon charges.
Comcast and ATT offer plans, I recall.
I pay Spectrum (Long story short, I think it used to be Verizon Fiber prior to several changes in owhership)
Phone purchase cost will vary. Our phones were already paid off.
Good luck
JudyM
(29,204 posts)usonian
(9,695 posts)May be others. Good luck.
For whatever reason, the "coax and fiber" people are able/willing to do this. They don't tell me why
multigraincracker
(32,641 posts)When another company offered a better plan than Verizon, I took my phone in and told them I was thinking about the better deal as my phone is not locked to Verizon. The guy said he'd be right back and went to talk to his manager and came back and said they would match their deal. A better warranty buying at Apple and I can switch to any carrier.
JudyM
(29,204 posts)I will check it out!
Lulu KC
(2,561 posts)(I got my last one, refurbished, from my previous cell phone provider. It has been fine.)
chia
(2,244 posts)the best 5G cell phone coverage, and they have various price incentives for their phones, as do other carriers. Worth a look.
JudyM
(29,204 posts)Just have to sift through all the deals
We love our mint mobile deals - it works out to $15 month for the service if you pay for the year up front. They have deals on new and refurbed phones, too or you can bring your own unlocked phone if you find a better deal somewhere else. I think they also have a month-to-month plan for seniors (over 55) that's fairly new.
JudyM
(29,204 posts)Thanks for the tip!
Crazyleftie
(458 posts)emulatorloo
(44,070 posts)If it works for you, thats great. I would never presume to tell you not to get an Android phone.
JudyM
(29,204 posts)I was immediately sold. They are intuitive and largely problem-free. Love em, especially after years dealing with Microsoft computer headaches. Now I use an iPad instead of a PC and couldnt be happier.
Ziggysmom
(3,395 posts)exception of a favorite LG smartphone 5 years ago. Unfortunately LG shut down it's smartphone division in 2021 ☹️ What has your experience been with iPhone vs Androids?
Way back when, I adored my BlackBerry, too! I miss those.