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

The advantages of buying an unlocked smartphone are clear. You get the freedom of not being tied to a specific carrier or contract. Plus, choice: you can pick between nearly any model for your next ...

Smartphone reviews often ignore an increasingly important feature: the ability to switch from one cellular carrier to another. Here's why that capability matters. The decline of long-term cellular ...

Manufacturers don't generally tout this feature, but several popular phones allow you to move easily from carrier to carrier by swapping out the SIM card, an easy operation. These "unlocked," ...

For those of you who are on a budget but want a certain freedom when choosing a carrier, we prepared a list of best unlocked smartphones under $200. Let’s first cover the terms “locked” and “unlocked” ...

Buying a new phone? Here are the advantages of buying an unlocked phone and the best ones to buy, including iPhone, Samsung, Google and more. Whitson Gordon When it’s time to buy a new phone, many ...

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 ...

Buying a new phone can be an exciting activity, but more often than not you pretty much add a weight to your ankle by signing on for another couple of years of overpriced phone plans, so we thought we ...

A locked phone is one with a software code from the carrier that sells the device. The carrier is the company that provides your cell phone service, like AT&T, T-Mobile, etc. The code in the phone, or ...

Motorola Mobility’s Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus, a pair of wallet-friendly unlocked smartphones, will be available across the U.S. starting July 12, the company announced Tuesday. The smartphones will be ...