There is no such thing as a free phone unless someone who already paid theirs off gives it to you without strings.

I'm deeply distrubed by the ad campaigns by wireless carriers muddying the waters of Equipment Installment Plans (which are technically contracts, but are designated "postpaid") and it is deceptive advertising by design.

Your phone is not free, I REPEAT, your phone is not free. You will pay for it, plus interest and fees, in your monthly bill.