Recently another phone has been brought to my attention as a potential consideration. Viewed the specifications on the google website and it looked quite promising. This particular phone has CDMA network capabilities - however since you have to buy the phone directly from Google, my cell phone provider does not allow the phone to be used on their network. Although there might be more technological reasons for this decision, this is my arbitrary conclusion. They are not making money off the sale of this phone, and also since it is purchased out right, you don't have to renew your contract again for 2 years.
The lovely thing about the phone is the price point. You get a 5 inch screen, great battery life. And the out right cost is $349 - not the $500-700 cost for some of the phones out there. I wouldn't mind spending that much if it means I'm not stuck two years with a phone that I am not all that fond of. This is part of the reason I have been doing homework. Though I don't exactly have that kind of change lying around, I'm just saying.
The phones I have been eyeing are on sale right now. Reducing the price with the 2 year contract renewal. If I was up for renewal I would definitely take advantage of the sale. Though I can't do that right now. I have to wait until the contract is up. I used to like the days when my provider allowed for early contract renewal. Sadly, they have done away with that option. Since I have other phones on this calling plan, I am stuck with this provider so I will more than likely renew. This is how they suck you in.
So if you are on another network provider than the big RED that uses CDMA - I would suggest you do your homework on the Google Nexus 5. That just might be a good phone that would give you good options for the price, and not be stuck with a contract. Then if you choose to leave your current provider, you can take the phone with you. Just offering a suggestion.
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