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A smartphone that requires a model change in 2-5 years.New models are announced regularly, so you'll want to buy a new one every year, but it's not cheap.How do you buy to save your smartphone model price?Should I buy it at a mobile shop or online?This time, I would like to introduce recommended methods.
Many people may change the model at the mobile shop store.However, changing the model at the store requires a "fee", and depending on the store or model, "down payment" may be added.In the past, the staff was supported by the staff for data migration and initial settings, but now all three major companies are charged various settings.If you combine data migration and takeover of each SNS (including LINE, etc.), it may cost about 30,000 to 40,000 yen when changing the model at the store, depending on the model you purchase.If you perform the model change procedure at each company's online shop, there will be no commission (and down payment).That alone will be cheaper about 3000 to 20,000 yen.If you really need support for data migration or initial settings, you can purchase online and use it to the store.Please receive paid support only for the required settings.
Depending on the model, some smartphones handled by each telecommunications company can be purchased from the manufacturer.For example, on the iPhone, the selling price of Apple and the selling price of each telecommunications company are different than the price of Apple.However, the three major companies have a discount program, and returning their smartphones in two years to pay about half price.If you want to change the model in one or two years or do not need to keep your smartphone at hand, it is recommended that you make good use of the discount program.This discount program cannot be used for those who do not want to return a smartphone, so it is a great way to purchase while comparing with manufacturers and online shopping.* Rakuten Mobile will be sold at the same amount as Apple, and discount programs will only be purchased with Rakuten Card.