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I'm considering getting an S23 or S24 from Swappa, and I want it to be unlocked. There are many available that were originally from a carrier like Mint Mobile, but they are now unlocked. After a phone ...

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 ...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has unveiled a proposal to simplify the process for consumers to unlock their mobile phones from carrier restrictions. Under the new rule suggested by FCC ...

There are two types of phones—those locked to a carrier and those free to use whatever carrier they want. There will come a time when you need to know which one your phone is. Thankfully, you'll have ...

Are you tired of being locked into your US Cellular phone? Do you want the freedom to switch carriers or use your phone while traveling abroad? Unlocking your US Cellular phone is the solution you ...

If you've ever struggled to get your smartphone unlocked, then you should appreciate the FCC's latest initiative. On Thursday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the agency require ...

Unlocking a mobile phone from a single U.S. carrier has caused consumers headaches in recent years, but seven major carriers on Wednesday met a voluntary, industry-created deadline to set conditions ...

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After prodding by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler, the major wireless carriers said that they will allow consumers to unlock their mobile phones after their contracts expire.

When Verizon refused to unlock an iPhone purchased by Kansas resident Patrick Roach, he had no intention of giving up without ...