more than 95 % of the time , people who find lost smartphones try to access sensitive data , research shows . In Christmas , phone losses around the world spiked on 2011 and New Year 's Eve . Lookout estimates the average replacement cost ( just the device , not counting costs associated with lost data , international phone calls , unauthorized online purchases and illicit access to online banking or other accounts ) is about $ 200 . ` Smartphone security company estimates average smartphone replacement cost is $ about $ 200 . Philadelphia , Philadelphia top list of cities where phones are lost the most .
more than 95 % of the time , people who find lost smartphones try to access sensitive data , research shows . In Christmas , phone losses around the world spiked on 2011 and New Year 's Eve . Smartphone security company estimates average smartphone replacement cost is $ about $ 200 . Philadelphia , Philadelphia top list of cities where phones are lost the most .