Wait... let me play devil's advocate for a moment.

Anybody care to show me how an unlocked phone is actually cheaper to own? I've brought my own phone to the table before and I didn't receive any price cuts on my service. I was just able to use the phone I had wanted to use instead.

Subsidization isn't an evil where it costs you more down the line in the USA. So... where are these savings? You pay more for the phone unsubsidized and you end up paying the same for the same coverage as a person with a subsidized phone. If there's a difference - not the oft-rumored Project Black/Dark from T-Mobile, that's not announced fully yet - then show me please.

Proof, not opinion. I'm honestly curious, no scoffing needed.