Originally Posted by calico_pie:
“2 year contracts aren't new though - that's always been the case. ...”
“2 year contracts aren't new though - that's always been the case. ...”
Originally Posted by jonmorris:
“When I sold phones it was 12 months, but 18 months was becoming a thing. I am surprised 24 months has become the norm (as in consumers allowed it to happen and didn't kick off), even if some networks still sell 12 month contracts but don't actively advertise them. ...”
“When I sold phones it was 12 months, but 18 months was becoming a thing. I am surprised 24 months has become the norm (as in consumers allowed it to happen and didn't kick off), even if some networks still sell 12 month contracts but don't actively advertise them. ...”
Yep, two year contracts haven't always been the case - like Jon says, 12 months was once the norm. When did 2 year contracts come on the market? For that matter, when was the first SIM-only contract offered?
I've been SIM-only for a long time now (and quite happy to sign up for 12 month contract for the extra savings it offers), and am always happy to recommend it to others.
Originally Posted by jonmorris:
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I agree that there would have been a huge spike in sales as Apple finally offered larger screened phones, which I'd say that even people who once laughed at large screens are now embracing. People now want to look at the quality photos they can take, and watch movies on a train, plane or even in bed or on the sofa. ...”
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I agree that there would have been a huge spike in sales as Apple finally offered larger screened phones, which I'd say that even people who once laughed at large screens are now embracing. People now want to look at the quality photos they can take, and watch movies on a train, plane or even in bed or on the sofa. ...”
I've said this before, but I'll say it again... some people want to watch movies or tv on their smartphone, but by no means all. A film on a small smartphone screen (however large it might be, it's still small) is something of an anathema to me and I suspect a good number of other people - ideally a film should be seen on a big screen (and home projectors are great if you can fit one in!).
Likewise, not everyone wants to watch tv the whole time.



