Most manufacturers provide 1-year limited warranties. Manufacturers do not provide very extensive coverage for damages or malfunctions. Usually, the only damages covered are those in materials or workmanship. For the most part, they won’t cover anything that happens to the phone after you start using it. That includes lost and stolen phones. Neither is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
In the event that the manufacturer decides your damaged phone is under warranty, they reserve the right to replace your new phone with a used, or refurbished phone. In addition, some carriers charge customers an early termination fee if they do not replace lost or stolen phones. And by the way, there aren’t a whole lot of sales or special promotions on replacement phones. Ahh, the beauty of consumer choice: pay full retail price for a new phone, or pay the cancellation fee. If you decide to stick with your manufacturer’s warranty, be sure to hold on to your receipt, as the manufacturer may require proof of purchase date.
Here are some links to manufacturer’s warranties:
| Blackberry | Motorola |
| Nokia | Samsung |