I am currently eligible for a discounted upgrade to a new phone. However, my contract does not expire until April of next year. I really need a new phone now. I am about ready to set my Blackberry on fire. It freezes at least 3 to 4 times a week and I have to take the battery out in order to reset it. It's incredibly annoying.
So here's my dilemma: I am paying $100 a month for my wireless service. (My regular service is $39.99 a month plus $50 for unlimited internet/data & texts, plus all of their fees and taxes and stuff.) Now, I can switch to a different carrier and pay $69.99 a month (same amount of minutes, internet/data & texts included). However, my early termination fee would be about $100 and I'd have to pay for the phone and probably change my number.
It seems like such a hassle to switch to only save $20 a month. ESPECIALLY if I have to change my phone number. I've never had a problem with the coverage my carrier provides. It's just the price that I have a problem with.
My 2nd dilemma is which phone to pick, if I just upgrade and stick with my current carrier. I can get a refurbished phone for significantly cheaper than the new version. I've never gotten a refurbished phone before. The difference in warranty troubles me. (90 days for refurbished, 1 year for new). But the cheaper price seems to make it worth my while to try it out. I've talked to a few people who have had good luck with refurbished phones, but I'm still hesitant.
I don't know what to do. I can't decide. Ugh!!! Why can't this be simpler!?!?
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