Cell Phone Insurance Plans Compared: What's Worth It?

[valentinalucia]

Sometimes a case isn't enough. We break down phone insurance options from manufacturers, carriers and third-party services to help you make the best choice.

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[robert123_74]

“I never go anywhere without my phone. If I do, it's a mistake, and I instantly feel naked without it.”

That’s probably two of the saddest sentences I’ve read this year.

 

[dbrees]

I have Sprint and pay $11/month per device. My wife and I both have S4's and when the charging port on her phone went out there wasn't a deductible at all.

 

[agoldenlife]

I have Sprint and pay $11/month per device. My wife and I both have S4's and when the charging port on her phone went out there wasn't a deductible at all.

This is sad people. Peace of mind? So by year one you have paid out $264! Sounds like you will pay for repairs whether you need them or not. Here is a good idea pay yourself $22 a month, and when you need repairs pull it from your savings account.

All of these things are scams! They make off like bandits and for what? You are essentially handing out free money to these companies. The percentage of claims is minimal. The fact that 3rd parties, who absolutely no stake in you or your devices is willing to "insure" these things should send up some red flags!

 

[kinggremlin]

Just read through the AT&T plan. No interest in getting it, but they have a declining deductible policy which isn't mentioned in this article. For tier 3 devices, if you go 6 months without a claim, the deductible drops to $149. If you go 12 months, it drops to $99. So the 24 month total cost for one claim could be as low as $267.

 

[tsumeone]

Just FYI the Sprint info is not correct. The deductible is $200 for an S5 and it is $11/mo.

 

[WyomingKnott]

I lost my S4 and replaced it for $199 under the ATT policy. Insurance is a personal choice; the risk-averse take it and the risk-neutral do not.

In 1977 I got $750 Frejus bicycle. I took out valuable-article insurance on it. Then I rode with peace of mind: if it was stolen while locked up outside, or hit by a car without me being seriously damaged, I can afford repairs or a new one. That was a lot of money to me back then. It went through four years of college with me.

 

[Colin Lee]

I have Sprint and pay $11/month per device. My wife and I both have S4's and when the charging port on her phone went out there wasn't a deductible at all.

This is sad people. Peace of mind? So by year one you have paid out $264! Sounds like you will pay for repairs whether you need them or not. Here is a good idea pay yourself $22 a month, and when you need repairs pull it from your savings account.

All of these things are scams! They make off like bandits and for what? You are essentially handing out free money to these companies. The percentage of claims is minimal. The fact that 3rd parties, who absolutely no stake in you or your devices is willing to "insure" these things should send up some red flags!

+1 to this.

All insurance is a gamble.
And why are people paying anything in the 1st year? You're covered by warranty.