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Old 08-12-2015, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by snowbird22154 View Post
Just went to try to get a newer I Phone and now was told there are no more "free phones" with the 2 year renewal contracts. It appears you "now" have to pay the FULL price for the I phone $700+ as the days of "free with upgrade" are over with. <snip>
You didn't name the carrier, so it's hard to comment. BUT, I can't think of any carrier that has ever offered a current model iPhone for free. By not giving wholesale discounts to carriers, Apple has managed to protect its margins and profits.