A free phone plan trap lures consumers with promises of no-cost service, then hides fees, throttled data, or contract commitments in the fine print. It’s used by carriers to upsell premium features or collect personal data for advertising. Low-income users or bargain hunters often fall victim, while the providers benefit from long-term revenue and user lock-in.
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