Windows Mobile Phone Cost

Typical costs:

• The selection of phones with Windows operating systems varies by provider. AT&T sells a Nokia Lumia 920^[1] for $100 with a two-year contract; without the contract, the phone costs $450.
• Verizon sells the Windows Phone 8X by HTC^[2] 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^[3] 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^[4] for $10 and a refurbished Nokia Lumia 900^[5] for $0.01. Both deals require customers to accept a two-year contract with AT&T.

• Microsoft list current popular models^[6] and which provider makes the model available.

1.  www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/nokia/lumia-920-matte-black.html#fbid=X1blKHg-J3x
2.  www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetai...
3.  www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2399984,00.asp
4.  www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/nokia/lumia-920-matte-black-refurb.html#fbid=bRW...
5.  www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/nokia/lumia-900-white-refurb.html#fbid=bRW3WliTNtE
6.  www.windowsphone.com/en-us/phones

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