Never take seriously those who ridicule low income people for having a smartphone or laptop.
“If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”
Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is luxury, survive a month without it.
@QasimRashid I must confess than an iPhone, specifically, does not look like "basic tech" to me. There are many good Android phones which offer the same functionality for much less.
If you got it gifted or similar or you need the iPhone for a special purpose (such as screen readers) then OK, but otherwise if you're struggling, it isn't a very good financial decision to buy an iPhone.
Getting a refurbished iPhone is one option. No need to buy a new one.
@juuhaa @QasimRashid True, I hadn’t considered that. (Although my experience with refurbished things has been very bad. They broke down very quickly and had no warranty, so personally I avoid refurbished.)
Second-hand would be a better option IMO. And around 200 USD, not too bad.
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