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AT&T tries to defend why it shouldn't let you unlock your phone sooner
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this post was submitted on 17 Oct 2024
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It isn't been a hidden cost for a while. Phone companies sell the phones at full price, but consumers want the 2 year 0% APR financing.
If consumers bought the phones from a third party, there'd be absolutely no reason to lock the phone to a carrier. But when carriers also provide the financing, there's an incentive to keep them on the service until the bill is paid. Screw that.
But who is going to provide the financing otherwise?
PayPal credit is an option. No interest if you pay it off in 6 months.