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
(38,093 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
(29,556 posts)Thanks!
spooky3
(38,093 posts)Over the number of months you expect to own the phone and add it to the $14.
PJMcK
(24,364 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
(46,132 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
(29,556 posts)Hadnt heard of them.
IrishAfricanAmerican
(4,350 posts)I haven't had any trouble with them in 14 years.
YMMV
JudyM
(29,556 posts)Isnt it great when tech just works and doesnt get complicated?
usonian
(22,110 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
(29,556 posts)usonian
(22,110 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
(36,613 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
(29,556 posts)I will check it out!
Lulu KC
(8,335 posts)(I got my last one, refurbished, from my previous cell phone provider. It has been fine.)
chia
(2,703 posts)the best 5G cell phone coverage, and they have various price incentives for their phones, as do other carriers. Worth a look.
JudyM
(29,556 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
(29,556 posts)Thanks for the tip!
Crazyleftie
(458 posts)emulatorloo
(46,132 posts)If it works for you, thats great. I would never presume to tell you not to get an Android phone.
JudyM
(29,556 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
(3,950 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.