When dealing with an unlocked or locked phone, the question is whether or not the device can work on a specific wireless network that's different than the network the phone was designed to work on. An ...

Nokia and Sony Ericsson are looking to crack the unlocked phone market in the U.S., but their quest will be an uphill battle. Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, covering ...

Handset makers in the U.S. are dabbling in selling phones directly to consumers, but will the model be attractive enough to consumers? Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, ...

Tired of the restrictive carrier payment plans that often come with new cell phones? The top unlocked phones we've tested aren't tied to a carrier, offer you more freedom to roam, and carry less ...

There was a time when getting a new cellphone felt like signing a mortgage — except with worse terms. You’d walk into a carrier store, pick out a shiny new phone, and they’d practically hand it over ...

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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The unlocked mobile phone market continues its upward trajectory with an estimated 50.1 million active unlocked smartphones running on U.S.

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 ...

Review of the best early unlocked phone deals for Amazon Prime Day 2021, including sales on Samsung Galaxy (S21, S20, S10, Note), Apple iPhone (12 Pro Max, 12, 11, XR, 8), Pixel (4a, 5) & more Android ...

MobileX uses AI to predict how much data you'll use and help you choose a plan, and you can now buy an iPhone or Android device directly from the carrier. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile writers. That means ...

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