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Other than warranties, I don’t see too many carriers rolling accessories into the monthly plan.

Oh I know but airpods are more or less essential for today's iPhones. In an era where the lines between carriers are getting smaller, it'd be a smart move.
 
The degradation is so bad, I want to replace them. But new ones with a wireless case may be around the corner, so I’ll hold off.
 
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