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, ...

US carriers don't want you to know about unlocked cell phones. But I do. In this week's Ask the Analyst, I'll tell you everything you need to know about unlocked cell phones in the USA. This week, GM ...

Don't be ashamed of your burner. Across the world, millions of people are enjoying super-cheap, unlocked cell phones. As the unlocked trend spreads in the U.S., pushed by manufacturers like ZTE, ...

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 ...

The best smartphones all have something in common. To get one affordably, you’ll need to sign some kind of contract tying you to a wireless carrier. At least, that’s what you’re led to believe. Many ...

Before January, the DMCA let you unlock your mobile device. That meant that when your contract expired, you could switch carriers, say to take advantage of better service or lower rates. (Unlocking ...

All cellphones start life the same way: Unlocked. Phones of a same model come down the line with identical specs and looks, and able to talk to a wide array of carriers. Provided the QA service is ...

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, ...

Save on unlocked and prepaid cell phone deals at the early Black Friday sale, featuring Google Pixel 5a, Samsung Galaxy S20, & Apple iPhone 12 deals BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Early Black Friday ...