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# Subscription Smartphone Protectors
Honos Protectors Stop Broken Phone Screens Before they Occur

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-10 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broken-phone-screen
References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/phone-protection-revolution/) & [honos.io](http://honos.io)

Few screen protectors are quite like the ones from Honos that will not only stop a broken phone screen from occurring, but also provide a [free product replacement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purchase-protection-program). If your screen protector from Honos cracks or damages, the brand will provide a new protector to you at any time. This enables you to put the aftermarket product on the line rather than your delicate device.

Instead of buying a product outright, those who make a purchase from Honos buy a membership; members can request as many protectors as they want, free of charge, for the duration. With memberships ranging from one to three years, Honos makes it easy to always have a fresh-looking smartphone that will never have a [broken screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-trust-issues).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 40% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Subscription Screen Protectors:** Subscription-based models for screen protectors provide potentially significant cost benefits over traditional screen protectors.
- **Customer Retention Programs:** Offering replacement products for free can be a unique way to keep customers loyal to your brand and generate repeat business.
- **Product Warranty Innovation:** Innovative product warranties like Honos' could lead to new ways to attract and retain customers.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Smartphone Accessories:** Smartphone accessory brands could potentially improve customer retention by adopting subscription-based models and innovative warranties.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can consider a subscription-based model for product accessories with innovative warranty programs to enhance customer retention.
- **Retail:** Retailers could also benefit from subscription models and innovative warranties by bundling these offerings with their traditional product lines to create differentiated customer experiences.

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