Windows Mobile Phone Cost

• The selection of phones with Windows operating systems varies by provider. AT&T sells a Nokia Lumia 920 for $100 with a two-year contract; without the contract, the phone costs $450.
• Verizon sells the Windows Phone 8X by HTC for $100 with a two-year contract; without the contract, the phone costs $550.
• At T-Mobile, the Windows Phone 8X by HTC costs $200 with a two-year contract; without the contract it costs $580.

• Features vary depending on the phone, but most have a touch-screen interface. Some also include a slide-out, QWERTY keyboard. Most have at least a 3.5" widescreen that can be viewed either vertically or horizontally.
• Most phones will come with a web browser, 3G or 4G support, Wi-fi and Bluetooth capabilities.
• Windows Mobile phones offer full integration with Xbox Live, so gamers can take their games with them.
• Windows phones generally come with a charging cord that can separate from the wall mount and change through a USB cable connected to a computer.

• Windows phone accessories include protective covers ($10 -$50), screen shields ($2 -$20), headphones ($10 -$200) and Bluetooth headsets ($20 -$200).
• Service plans for Windows phone are similar to most smartphones: For full access plans with talk, text and data are necessary. Typically smartphone plans start at $50 -$75 per month. For more information, read How Much Does a Cell Phone Plan Cost. Depending on the provider, data plans are sometimes billed separately from talk and text plans.
• Insurance coverage on smartphones is typically $10 per month and generally covers lost, stolen or damages phones. Payment of a deductible may be required to replace a phone, but it's usually less expensive than paying retail price for a phone.

• Some wireless providers sell refurbished Windows phones at discounted prices. For example, AT&T sells a refurbished Nokia Lumia 920 for $10 and a refurbished Nokia Lumia 900 for $0.01. Both deals require customers to accept a two-year contract with AT&T.

• Microsoft list current popular models and which provider makes the model available.

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