I have some bad news for you: your phone never cost only $200.
Weve talked a lot about the cost of smartphones recently.
With these subsidies, carriers were able to hide the real price of a phone from us.
Its how every other gear on the planet works.
Comcast doesnt raise your monthly bill because you oughta buy a laptop.
You just go buy one.
Who wouldnt choose the Porsche?
Its no wonder we got addicted to expensive smartphones.
Cellphone plans are still confusing as hell, but at least theyre getting a little more transparent.
Your phone doesnt cost $200, and it never has.
Anyone whos ever broken a phone without insurance knows this.
Weshouldbe treating new phones like buying a new laptop or tablet.
There are low-end models, and there are high end models.
Just know that if you want the Porsche, youre gonna pay for it.
