Is Device Insurance Worth It? A Repair Tech’s Honest Answer
Is Device Insurance Actually Worth It? (A Repair Tech’s Honest Answer) When you buy a new smartphone, the salesperson will likely ask you this question before you swipe your card: "Do you want to add the protection plan?" For an extra $10 to $18 a month, they promise peace of mind. But if you already have a phone case and a screen protector, you may be wondering if device insurance is actually worth the extra cost, or just a scam to get more money out of you. As a device repair company that has been fixing broken phones for hundreds of customers across New Jersey and Nigeria, we see the math on this every single day, and we have provided in this article, our honest answer on whether you should buy the insurance, skip it, or find an alternative. When Device Insurance is 100% Worth It Device insurance isn't a scam, but it is highly situational. It is an excellent financial decision in these specific scenarios: 1. You Own a Flagship Phone If you just spent $1,200 on a Sams...