Why would I want a bell in my pocket anyone in the world can ring? And why would I want to pay big bucks for that privilege? And I certainly don't want to collaborate in my own commercial exploitation. Haven't you heard? They can monitor your usage and use it to market shit you don't need and can't afford to you. Now, if they bought me a free phone and paid for my subscription, I wouldn't mind owning one. Maybe.

I have a cheap, anonymous, flip-phone, (the kind drug-dealers use) but I keep it turned off. I only carry it to call AAA or 911 in a road emergency . I HAVE NEVER USED IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. If I need to get on the web for any reason, or if I need to make a routine personal or business call, it can wait till I get home. I get access to cell phone service for $20/90 days. In the last 10 years I've only used it twice. I got the phone at Best Buy for $13.

On, and BTW, Bose does not license anyone else to make compatible knock-offs of their remotes. Giving me a break is not part of their business plan.