Re:Last public payphone removed from Manhattan streets
by llanowarelves on Saturday May 28, 2022 @01:30AM
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Do they have monthly payments for phones in Europe, or is it all just one lump-sum payment?
Most people I know have flagship phones and the ability to make many smaller payments may have something to do with that.
Re:Last public payphone removed from Manhattan streets
by prmoustache on Monday May 30, 2022 @01:13AM
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Monthly payments exist and some people use them to pay for a flagship phone but most people understand this is just diguised credit and they'd rather have a cheaper subscription.
Also I've seen people do that drop/lose/get their expensive phone stolen and then pay for almost 2 years for a device they don't use. The replacement is usually a lot cheaper and they realize their life is not that different with a cheaper smartphone and don't repeat the experience unless they are social status show offs.
Most people aren't using and can't afford the flagship models. I personnally have never bought a smartphone more than 180€ and I know a lot of people doing the same thing.