An unlocked phone is a device that has no carrier locks or restrictions. It's usually sold at full price. You can use it with any carrier of your choice, whether you're using a physical SIM card or ...

The best way to explain this is by telling you what a locked phone is. Carriers have blocked locked phones from working with other networks. Try putting a SIM card from another carrier in a locked ...

Just a few years ago, a sub one hundred dollar smartphone would most likely make you miserable and unhappy with your purchase. Luckily, times have changed, and it’s now possible to get a great ...

Cell phones are practically essential in today’s world, but not everyone likes to be tied to a 24- or 36-month contract. With an unlocked cell phone, you can choose a pay-as-you-go or a contract-free ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

An unlocked phone is the key to getting service from an alternative carrier. Here's how to check if a phone is unlocked.