Insurance question

kgilbertsen

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Mar 31, 2011
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Just got the S7, and, after getting a letter in the mail today from Sprint/Asurion about coming changes to the terms of their TEP, one of which is that they will no longer be covering cracked/damaged displays. I'm contemplating whether to keep Sprint's Asurion or go somewhere else for insurance. Square Trade and Best Buy are the only options I know of - are there others?

Square Trade does NOT cover loss or theft, but their deductible is $100 vs $200/$250 with Sprint. Also, Square Trade is just about $4/month vs $11-13 with Sprint. Square Trade requires up front payment, but has no term and will refund unused balance if cancelled. Also, if the phone is damaged, you can take it to a local shop for repair and just submit the bill to Square Trade and they'll refund you, less the deductible. I'm leaning that way right now, but if there's another way to go I'd consider it.