Zagg seeks to rival Apple Care with its own mobile protection plan

Zagg’s cases and screen covers have been protectingphonesfor years.

This week, the InvisibleShield makerunveiled Zagg Protect, arepair and protection plan.

Each repair still requires a $49 deductible.

The plan offers an alternative to protection plans like Apple Care Plus and Samsung Care Plus.

It covers both new and used phones from most major smartphone makers, the company said in a release.

Samsung Care Plus ranges from $4 to $13 month depending on your equipment.

Apple Care Plus must be addedwithin a year of purchaseof an eligible iPhone or sooner depending on location.

Samsunglimits eligibility to 60 daysafter purchase.