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Originally Posted by MTI
Most carriers subsidize the retail price of the phones via the 2yr contracts, which include the profits from data plans. There's the give for the get.
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Exactly, data plans are big money makers for the carriers. Personally, I use my "phone" for much more data than voice, including tethering my laptop when I don't have wi-fi access. My kids constantly watch video on their phones.