7 You Won’t Be on a Contract
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By far the biggest reason to avoid buying your next iPhone from a carrier is freedom. Specifically, freedom from the contract plan that your carrier will try to get you on. There are quite a few benefits to this.
For one, you’ll be able to take your phone wherever you’d like — you aren’t tied to a carrier if you’re unhappy. Your phone will also likely be unlocked from the get-go, meaning you can use whatever carrier or plans you’d like (even cheaper prepaid options).