When you sign up for a Cell Phone, the phone itself is inexpensive.  You can get an iPhone for free!  But if you lose or break it, you normally will have to pay full price for a replacement.  A smart phone will run you $500 or more.

If you look online for a replacement, you won't save very much money.  It might be stolen.  It might be from the wrong cellular carrier, meaning you can't use it.  Yes, an iPhone from Verizon won't work with AT&T.  It must be a licensing issue.

But there is an inexpensive solution.  You can buy a basic, no frills phone from any cell phone store.  They cost as little as $20.  Use it until it is time for your next cell phone upgrade.  Then you can have a fancy new smart phone for free.



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