I think it is better to not be in the contract, so I pay close to full $ for my phones. The advantage of that is when you buy an expensive Blackberry or iphone usually (I use AT&T) the salesperson can give you free phones for the rest of the people on your family shared plan.
Depending on who you have your coverage with you should be able to find some great phones for your daughter, you might be able to upgrade your phone and get her new phone for free! |