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		mochapixel64 on Jan 23, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google's Android Generates $31B Revenue, Oracle Sa... Perhaps you're right. That said, you can certainly buy a cell phone separate from a contract in the US.

xbmcuser on Jan 23, 2016 [–]

Which is few times more expensive than the phone with contract. I think the biggest difference is Americans willingness to use credit (debt) compared to other countries.

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