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Americans downgrade need for new phones - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Americans downgrade need for new phones Off Beat Jan 29, 2026 Americans are holding onto their smartphones longer, upgrading less often and quietly stockpiling old devices in drawers, closets and junk bins, shows a new survey that suggests the era of annual phone envy may finally be over. Rising costs, practical concerns and a collective shrug toward new features are reshaping how people buy, use and dispose of their phones, according to the Allstate Protection Plans 2025 Mobile Survey. Nearly one in four Americans now keeps a smartphone for three to four years, while 21% wait until their device stops working altogether before replacing it. Another 3% reported switching phones every six months or less, a group believed to consist largely of people who enjoy setting up phones more than using them. When it comes time to buy, consumers say battery life, durability and overall performance matter far more than trendy add-ons like artificial intelligence tools. New features ranked near the bottom of buying considerations, well behind sentiments such as “Will this thing last” and “Can I afford it?” The survey also found Americans are conflicted recyclers. “Even though consumers care deeply about the environmental impact of their tech, they are still unsure what to do with their old smartphones,” Allstate Protection Plans said.. As a result, the average household now has nearly two unused smartphones tucked away — neither donated, recycled nor entirely forgotten. Related News WCRI study highlights rising joint replacement trends in comp January 29, 2026 Axa XL adds pollution endorsement for lenders January 29, 2026 Starwind increasing capacity on cargo January 29, 2026 Safety National announces executive changes January 29, 2026 First lawsuits over vault drilling heist emerge January 29, 2026 Fire hits five-star hotel in French Alps resort January 29, 2026 VIG Re names new APAC head, plans Singapore office January 29, 2026 Howden buys Channel Islands broker January 29, 2026 U.K. proposes to let websites block Google AI summaries January 29, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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