Cheap Smartphone Demand is Rising in the U.S. With the recent economic recession, most consumers aren't looking to spend a month's pay on a new mobile device. They want a device that will act not as just a communication contact, but more like an all-in-one tool to keep up with business needs, emails, web surfing, video streaming, and much more. Mobile carriers often offer great deals on new phones when you sign a new contract agreeing to two years of service with them or use a mail-in rebate. The demand is rising for cheap phones from companies like T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon if the devices include up-to-date smartphone capabilities and functionalities.