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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Things seem to be looking up for Canadian wireless users. Since 2007, they've had number portability so they can take their cellphone number with them when they switch providers. A few months ago, ...