Stephen Radochia

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

Carrier discounts are getting aggressive as multiple companies vie for your business. This is good news if you’re looking for a phone or considering switching to a new carrier to save money. You often have to sign up for a specific plan to save the most, but depending on your current carrier service bill, you might be able to cut costs and get a phone for a fantastic price.

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

It wasn't that long ago that $100 and a two-year contract with your carrier bought you any phone you wanted. They weren't the powerhouse flagship phones we have today, but they were still stylish, and some, like the Razr, were even flip phones. Carrier-exclusive models were everywhere, and it was more about getting you signed up with Cingular or Verizon for the long haul than worrying about the full cost of devices. However, times changed, and smartphones got more advanced.

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

It’s difficult to buy a bad smartphone in 2025. I may not like certain features or disagree with a company's path with a device, but few phones are downright unusable in 2025, even at budget price points. However, there are still pitfalls out there, and if you’re not careful, you could wind up with a phone that doesn’t meet your needs. It’s not how much you spend, but how you choose which compromises you’re willing to live with that matters most.

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

Carrier deals are the easiest way to save money on smartphones. You can often pick up a new device for a fraction of its MSRP, and if you’re planning on switching carriers, it’s an opportune time to get a phone for little money upfront. On occasion, you can even get a device for free if you sign up for a plan after porting in your number. That’s precisely what Total Wireless wants you to do with its new limited-time offer on the Motorola Edge 2024.

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

Carrier discounts are a fantastic way to get reliable phones at affordable prices. Most people don’t change their carriers often, meaning the two- or three-year commitments aren’t a negative, as they were planning on staying that long anyway. With budget phones, you can save even more, often getting decent deals on newer phones for under $100. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is usually $200, but this Boost Mobile deal gets you one of Samsung’s latest budget phones for a fraction of the price.