If it were me, I would go for the two xrs’. The 6s, as good a phone as they were will become long in the tooth in 2 years.
Unless the cost of spectrum mobile will be more cost efficient than potentially replacing phones that may require service, bought from a shady seller...being stuck with Verizon isn’t all that horrible.
Good luck. The xr is a fantastic phone, my wife has one.
Many thanks for the feedback.
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A more affordable option might be to purchase a new unlocked iPhone SE from Apple's Clearance page for $249.
That was a great idea. Regrettably, it appears as though I missed out - there are no 128GB options left. If I'm going to upgrade, I'd prefer to do so getting my needs more fully met.
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Is there a plan c?
Neither of those options sound appealing tbh. perhaps you should contact Verizon’s retention department and tell them you wanted to leave, and see what else they can offer you.
Or if you do decide to go with spectrum you could pick up an iPhone XR on apples upgrade program, and/or trade in your current phone.
Plan C is whatever best option folks who know more about this stuff offer. I don't claim to be an expert which is why I'm soliciting opinions. I'll reach out to Verizon and see what they can do for a long-time customer. Thank you for the suggestion.
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I suspect this isn't an option for you. BOGOs usually require that you establish a new line of service. That's their catch. It's a "free" phone for new service. Since you already have two lines of service, is it worth it to you to contractually obligate yourself to a third line for two years to save some money up front? Probably not.
Maybe I'm wrong, but can't I just delete the existing lines after getting new lines? I'm way out of contract and don't mind a new number (it's actually a plus so co-workers won't bother me on weekends...).
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Two XRs. Probably you won’t be buying a new phone in 2 years time anyway with an XR. 64GB can be more than enough with iCloud 50GB storage which is really cheap.
I’m in a 2 years contract with my XR since this year March 1. I’m not even remotely regretting it.
Good thought about the iCloud storage - I appreciate it.
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Try the XR first, is heavy and thick, coming from an 5s you will notice a lot
Great advice. I never thought of this. I'll check it out in a store tomorrow.
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I think what
@chabig said is key here and needs considered up front. Unless you are willing to add a new line of service, and then cancel one of your existing lines (thus one of you taking on a brand new phone number), the BOGO won’t apply to you. Just want to be sure you are aware of that.
The 6s is a great phone, but it’s also 4 months away from being 4 generations old. If you tend to keep phones a long time, as I suppose you do, they may begin to show their age sooner than later as more complex versions of iOS become more demanding of the phone’s internals. Just my thoughts.
Right - the new number idea doesn't bother me. I'm absolutely concerned about the old hardware but am trying to weigh that against the cost of the newer technology.
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How about two used unlocked iPhone 7 Plus 128GB off eBay in good condition from a reputable seller with free returns? They would run about $650 total. They are good and fast phones. If you specifically look for unlocked former Verizon models. You can use them with Verizon or any GSM carrier. You are free to then look around at monthly plans or prepaid plans from multiple carriers.
In the long haul they could be significantly cheaper than the Verizon Xr deal. Assuming you jump to a cheaper prepaid plan. It's only a little more than your 6s plan. For a significantly faster phone.
Fantastic suggestion. I don't think the Plus size is needed, but I'll check into iPhone 7 costs.
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If you like the 5S then you'll love the 6S.
In a nutshell they are chalk and cheese with the 5S being the worst* iPhone I have ever owned and the 6S being one of the best (X is is the best I have owned so far).
We have a 6S and an XR in use at the moment and both are great, but the XR is too big for my liking.
Go for the XR if you can stretch to it, but try one out first to make sure it's right for you.
*total dross, slow, fragile, terrible quality - the bath is the best thing for it, or the bin is a close second.
Awesome! Love the candor. Good call to play with the XR first. I'll be sure to tell my wife that you support the bath as a means to an end.
