Smartphones Invade the Prepaid Market

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When tech geeks debate the state of the smartphone world, they usually focus on the iPhone and its high-end Android rivals from the major carriers. But Android is rapidly entering the lower-end world of contractless prepaid phones that you can buy at 7-11 or Wal-Mart. 63 percent of prepaid phones sold in 2011 were smartphones (http://www.itworld.com/mobile-wireless/263772/pre-paid-smartphone-world-you-never-hear-about-booming), and while they might not offer cutting-edge hardware or easy customization, they do provide a smartphone experience without an onerous contract.

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