https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/bb-social-zone/hello-techies-needing-some-phone-advice/m-p/213739#M31814 <P>If you cannot afford to pay outright, or are someone who easily damages or loses your phone, then the plan is probably the safer option; if only for the repair/replacement insurance. My young adult kids use this, and it's save them a lot of money in repairs.</P> <P>Myself, I prefer to buy outright. A phone usually lasts me 3-4 years before I need a replacement.</P> <P>Hope that helps<BR /> SB</P> Sat, 11 Mar 2017 02:41:51 GMT SubduedBlues 2017-03-11T02:41:51Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/bb-social-zone/hello-techies-needing-some-phone-advice/m-p/213738#M31813 <P>Not sure if its the right forum.</P> <P>I'm needing a new phone - is it worth getting on a 24 mth plan? Or other good options out there?</P> <P>Thanks in advance</P> Fri, 10 Mar 2017 10:19:09 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/bb-social-zone/hello-techies-needing-some-phone-advice/m-p/213738#M31813 Sunflowerrs 2017-03-10T10:19:09Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/bb-social-zone/hello-techies-needing-some-phone-advice/m-p/213739#M31814 <P>If you cannot afford to pay outright, or are someone who easily damages or loses your phone, then the plan is probably the safer option; if only for the repair/replacement insurance. My young adult kids use this, and it's save them a lot of money in repairs.</P> <P>Myself, I prefer to buy outright. A phone usually lasts me 3-4 years before I need a replacement.</P> <P>Hope that helps<BR /> SB</P> Sat, 11 Mar 2017 02:41:51 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/bb-social-zone/hello-techies-needing-some-phone-advice/m-p/213739#M31814 SubduedBlues 2017-03-11T02:41:51Z