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, ...

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The market research firm estimates that 46.5 million active unlocked smartphones were running on US mobile networks during the first quarter of 2019, a 22 percent increase from the same period last ...

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Shopping for a new phone can be overwhelming, especially when you see terms like "locked" and "unlocked." While these may sound like something to do with security, they actually indicate whether you ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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.