This July 4th, we’re calling BS on those
“free” smartphone offers.
Many major carriers advertise a "free" device
offer when you enroll in a device payment
plan, also known as a "postpaid plan,"
where you use the service now and
pay at the end of the month.
But after a flurry of hidden costs, that “free”
phone locks you into fees of about
$100 per month.
Compared to the about $40 you’d spend on a
prepaid plan (pay ahead, no contract),
well, that’s enough to make
Uncle Sam’s bowtie spin.
So how do you break free from this tyranny?
By choosing your own phone from
Back Market at up to 70% off vs. new, and
finding a prepaid plan that fits your needs.
You’ll save about $700 a year — or
more than $2000 over 3 years.
