what does it mean by no contract phone?
1163352
if you buy the phone outside your service company (Verizon, Sprint) you do not have to lock into the two-year contract with them but will need to pay to activate the new phone.
1163353
A no contract phone means that you pay month to month for your phone's service and can cancel at any time without penalty for breaking a contract (typically most phones have a 2 year contract). These plans most often require you to pay for the full price of the phone however, opposed to getting the phone at a discounted rate by signing a contract.
1163354
I believe it means that you're not purchasing the phone with a two year contract, that it's just the phone. I have Sprint, and every phone I've purchased has always said NO CONTRACT and I've always been able to take it to Sprint and have them transfer my Account to it.
1163355
On most carriers, when you get a new phone, you must extend your contract to another two years. However, this is a no contract phone, which means you can replace the phone that you currently use with this one, without extending your contract to another two years with your carrier.
403691
Yes it does require a contract. Also, let me caution you, we were very disappointed in the phone. We bought it as new and it clearly is not a new phone!
2182175
My husband doesn't use his phone unless an emergency; therefore, we simply by minutes as needed. No contract.
999997
No contract. It is the price of the phone you can use it with any GSM network or CDMA. All the best.
399356
Kind of, but not entirely. They're really unlocked no-contract phones. You can put your SIM in and use whatever plan you already have.
747851
You can purchase AT&T; 3G or 4G without any contract - just as needed. If you have wi-fi available, you can shut off the cellular data. I switch back and forth at my convenience.
474856
This is a prepaid phone only, so if you have a contract phone you will not be able to use it. This phone will ONLY work on a prepaid plan.
37104
No need for contract - it will accept any SIM. Please be aware that it does not have Wi-Fi (i could not connect it). My wife use the phone for foreign SIMs when she travel to Europe and far east.
936861
Good question- I called the service center for AT&T.; From what I understood, I don't think, AT&T; has a 'no contract service' for this phone.
610047
Yes, this is an unlocked and No Contract phone which is functional with any service provider.
1261858
Some people mean different things when they say "no-contract". For my personal experience, I ordered this phone to replace a Verizon Droid Razr HD phone that had a cracked screen. I am under contract with Verizon, but was unable to upgrade to a new phone without paying an arm & a leg. I purchased this phone right after Christmas & switched my service over on New Year's Eve. It is under contract, but I did not have to renew my contract. I actually think I will probably never renew again & purchase a phone. I think I will keep the plan I have & continue buying phones from other places than Verizon. I don't know if this helps you, but maybe it will.
1059394
Yes this phone is no contract.... You can use pay as you go as long it is with At&t; :-)
1818518
yes it is a no contract cell phone from metro pcs(meaning that you can have a plan and get out of it without any pentaly but it is not unlocked , after 90 days with metro pcs you can get unlocked ,
1735137
no a contract is not necessary for this phone. it will work via contract or prepaid
709201
It is a no-contract phone meaning one doesn't have to enter into a binding contract for one or two years to buy the phone. It is however not unlocked, i.e., it can only be used with Verizon
768467
No contract required when you provide the phone. Contracts are used by the various wireless carriers to help subsidize their cost of the phone when they give it to you for free, or at a discount. This phone is set up for Verizon, so I know it will work on their system, but you will need to check to see if other systems are compatible.
1578730
this phone is unlocked. you have no contract with anybody. Make sure you purchase the proper sim card. I use a non-major mobile service for my phone.