New Allstate Protection Plans Mobile Survey Reveals How Practicality and Cost-of-living Pressures Are Changing the Way American Consumers Buy, Own, and Recycle Smartphones

New Allstate Protection Plans Mobile Survey Reveals How Practicality and Cost-of-living Pressures Are Changing the Way American Consumers Buy, Own, and Recycle Smartphones kboyanzhu January 29, 2026 View all press releases New Allstate Protection Plans Mobile Survey Reveals How Practicality and Cost-of-living Pressures Are Changing the Way American Consumers Buy, Own, and Recycle Smartphones Longer upgrade cycles, trust gaps around refurbished devices, rising environmental expectations, and the emergence of “Device-as-a-Service” models are reshaping the lifecycle of the modern mobile phone. BR