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[–] kungen@feddit.nu 10 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Why are you buying a phone plan if you're not using the mobile network?

[–] vrighter@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 day ago

I know one person who does this. It's simple: apple discontinued the ipod touch. He had no other choice than to get an iphone without a sim

[–] throwawayacc0430@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

No, I mean the context is, when you buy a phone from Best Buy, the sales person uses deceptive language to frame it as if your phone will not function unless you purchase a plan by asking "Would you like to activate your phone right now", implying its locked and can't even be used for Google Voice/VOIP calls, and as a multi-function tool (GPS, Camera, Notes, E-Reader, Audio Recorder, etc...).

Deceptive Corporatist language.

[–] kungen@feddit.nu 6 points 1 day ago

Aha, okay, much clearer what you meant now. Yeah, they surely get a kickback for each new subscription.