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, ...

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 ...

The battle for control over mobile consumers is shifting in a major way as consumers purchase unlocked devices allowing cell phone carriers to once again woo consumers into making purchase based on ...

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 ...

Unlocked phones are still only a small part of the US market, but they're growing. Here are five good reasons to jump on board. I'm that 5G guy. I've actually been here for every "G." I've reviewed ...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compare all the best cell phone deals for Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2019. Experts at Spending Lab have found the best Samsung Galaxy, Apple iPhone, Google Pixel, HTC, LG, ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Back in the early days of smartphones, options for ...

Since January, it has been illegal to "unlock" your cell phone — or decouple it electronically from the service provider that sold it to you. That's because in October, the Librarian of Congress James ...

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 ...