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It was something like $2500 total over 24 months, vs. $1700 when buying it outright and going on a cheaper contract.
You'd think more people could do basic math and think past the "first hit is $99" bait-and-switch...
Also: Vodafone in NZ does not do free upgrades for contract users, begging the question of the point of a contract.
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It was something like $2500 total over 24 months, vs. $1700 when buying it outright and going on a cheaper contract.
You'd think more people could do basic math and think past the "first hit is $99" bait-and-switch...
Also: Vodafone in NZ does not do free upgrades for contract users, begging the question of the point of a contract.