:| I am not trying to get involved in the “iMessage makes incels” debate, but you’re wrong. Those iPhones aren’t free. You have to sign up for a multi-year contract to get the “free” iPhone and the base monthly price is increased by (iPhoneValue/LengthOfContractInMonths). It’s a loan.
A Moto G 2023 is $100, unlocked. With a competitively-priced prepaid MVNO, it’s $10 a month to maintain the line if using data becomes unaffordable for that month.
I’d love to know where I can get a free iPhone and get the same economics as described above. All I see is iPhones for $x00 with a $60/month/line minimum. Even on MVNOs.
Actually there was just recently a black Friday deal on the iPhone SE 3rd gen (old design, but modern internals) for $99 on Straight Talk. ST isn’t the cheapest MVNO, but I believe they’re only locked to ST for 90 days or so then you can switch to whichever one you want, including $10/mo ones.
I cited my sources. You claiming it’s bizarre is itself bizarre. Seems that you can’t handle the truth.