Anyone have good advice on buying iPhone/plan?

[JudyM]

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. I’ve looked around online a bit and didn’t find much else, checking if anyone has looked into this lately and knows of a better deal …?

[spooky3]

1. If you have Comcast for TV and internet, their iPhone plan

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]

10. I will check that out, but unf. I need a phone too.

Thanks!

[spooky3]

19. Yes, you would just need to add in the cost of the phone spread

Over the number of months you expect to own the phone and add it to the $14.

[PJMcK]

2. My son the techie swears by his plan with Verizon

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!

[JudyM]

11. Thanks!

[emulatorloo]

3. Try simplemobile.com if they serve your area. They use verizon network, no contracts, low

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]

12. I'll check them out, thanks!

Hadn’t heard of them.

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

4. I've just always used Verizon.

I haven't had any trouble with them in 14 years.

YMMV

[JudyM]

13. That's great, you've been lucky!

Isn’t it great when tech just works and doesn’t get complicated?

[usonian]

5. If you have home internet then see if your ISP offers a phone plan.

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]

14. Good idea, thanks!

[usonian]

18. For sure, Comcast, ATT and Spectrum discount cell phone service very heavily.

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]

6. I use Verizon but bought my phone at the Apple store.

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]

15. Oh, that's a great idea.

I will check it out!

[Lulu KC]

20. I have a friend with a similar story from Costco

(I got my last one, refurbished, from my previous cell phone provider. It has been fine.)

[chia]

7. See what T-Mobile has to offer for new accounts. An Apple store employee told me that they have

the best 5G cell phone coverage, and they have various price incentives for their phones, as do other carriers. Worth a look.

[JudyM]

16. Oh, that's interesting, good to know.

Just have to sift through all the deals…

[Hela]

8. Mint Mobile!

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]

17. That's a good deal, I'll check it out.

Thanks for the tip!

[Crazyleftie]

9. DON"T buy an iphone....

[emulatorloo]

21. I can't make any sense out of Android devices. I tried and failed. I need a phone I am able to use

If it works for you, that’s great. I would never presume to tell you not to get an Android phone.

[JudyM]

22. My first and second iPhones were hand me downs from friends.

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 couldn’t be happier.

[Ziggysmom]

23. Why? My iPhones have outperformed and outlasted all androids I've had, with the

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.