No, I mean the context is, when you buy a phone from Best Buy, the sales person uses deceptive language to frame it as if your phone will not function unless you purchase a plan by asking “Would you like to activate your phone right now”, implying its locked and can’t even be used for Google Voice/VOIP calls, and as a multi-function tool (GPS, Camera, Notes, E-Reader, Audio Recorder, etc…).
Why are you buying a phone plan if you’re not using the mobile network?
I know one person who does this. It’s simple: apple discontinued the ipod touch. He had no other choice than to get an iphone without a sim
No, I mean the context is, when you buy a phone from Best Buy, the sales person uses deceptive language to frame it as if your phone will not function unless you purchase a plan by asking “Would you like to activate your phone right now”, implying its locked and can’t even be used for Google Voice/VOIP calls, and as a multi-function tool (GPS, Camera, Notes, E-Reader, Audio Recorder, etc…).
Deceptive Corporatist language.
Aha, okay, much clearer what you meant now. Yeah, they surely get a kickback for each new subscription.