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Originally Posted by dickloraine
I'm not into smartphones, but isn't the biggest factor for replacing them the 2 years phone contracts? And the hiding of the prices by monthly fees and that the phone companies make special deals for devices, if you choose a contract. Few people actually pay 600€ cash to buy a iphone. They get it with the contract and 20€ more a month.
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I'm not exactly sure what you're asking, but I think I'm safe in saying that, no, the contract is not the biggest factor in upgrading, but, when you do get a subsidized phone with a contract, it can be major factor in NOT upgrading until you get your subsidy.
I don't go for those pay full price over time deals, which encourage frequent upgrades to the newest phones. I see them as akin to car leases.
I prefer to stay with one phone as long as possible, and I'd prefer to get the subsidized price (for me, usually free, or a few dollars) when I do want or need a new one.