<i>with the contract. It all depends on how your carrier structures their plans.</i><p>Historically, US carriers don&#x27;t change plan pricing based on having a contract.  So, you can be month-to-month for $100 per month, or get a two year contract for $100&#x2F;month plus they give you $500 up front towards the purchase of a $1,000 phone (as received by just discounting the phone up front).