Yes, but one can get significantly less expensive service from a non-contract company than with one. In fact, Selectel has a 15 dollar a month data plan, and Verizon's least expensive one, the last time I checked was 45 dollars.
Glenn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Diane Bomar" <[email protected]> To: "OS X & iOS Accessibility" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 26, 2014 4:33 PM Subject: Re: iphone question. Before making any assumptions about the cost of a contract, it is besst to find out how much you will have to pay with or without a contract. In recent months, they seem to be remarkably the same, and significantly less than they were a year ago. That would depend on the provider you choose, which depends on the country in which you live. If used as a with cellular data, there is going to be a monthly charge in addition to the cost of the phone, no matter how the phone is purchased. In my case, I pay the same now, under contract, as I paid before the contract, and it is $50 less than I was paying a year ago It is important not to make assumptions, based on the past, without researching what is presently available. IMHO, Sent from my iPad On Sep 26, 2014, at 2:58 PM, Glenn <[email protected]> wrote: Not really that price. When you pay that price, you are stuck in an expensive contract, and hence paying a lot for the phone. I recommend buying one either used, or an older one that Apple still sells, and take it in to the phone store to activate, or use it without a phone number. Glenn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Diane Bomar" <[email protected]> To: "OS X & iOS Accessibility" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 26, 2014 3:47 PM Subject: Re: iphone question. Upgrading every time there is a new model and staying 4 generations behind are not the only alternatives. How about purchasing a phone that Apple still sells, and will readily accommodate the latest OS and planning to keep it for several years In that way, you will not always be so far behind the capabilities. If you only want a basic phone, that will support reading ebooks and music, then there are several free phones out there. Even a basic 5s with 16GB and a two-year contract is $99! Sent from my iPad On Sep 22, 2014, at 8:52 PM, "michael's mail boxl" <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Glen I have not felt the size of each yet. I guess it depends on what we want the phone for. I just thought for the money the 4s would be good I don't want just the 4 model. The thing with Apple if you want the latest and greatest it will cost every year they reliese a new model. I still useing my old 3GS witch has been a good reliable phone and still is like new. I will not be buying every time Apple bring out a new model. cheers Michael. -----Original Message----- From: Glenn Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 10:06 AM <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to [email protected] You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at the list's public Mail Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we always strive to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to [email protected] You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at the list's public Mail Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we always strive to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/>
