The best way to explain this is by telling you what a locked phone is. Carriers have blocked locked phones from working with other networks. Try putting a SIM card from another carrier in a locked ...

Sometimes, there are just too many deals, and Amazon's Prime Day event is one of those times. There's simply too much stuff on sale--and too many electronic devices in particular--to keep track of it ...

As part of its holiday promotions, Amazon knocks $250 off the price of the unlocked version of its Fire Phone. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT professional.

Everyone talks about unlocked phones but what are they? When dealing with an unlocked or locked phone, the question is ...

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An unlocked phone is a device that has no carrier locks or restrictions. It's usually sold at full price. You can use it with any carrier of your choice, whether you're using a physical SIM card or ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

Shopping for a new phone can be overwhelming, especially when you see terms like "locked" and "unlocked." While these may sound like something to do with security, they actually indicate whether you ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Save $300 on the S10 and S10 Plus, or $200 on the S10E — plus deals on other unlocked phones Save $300 on the S10 ...

An unlocked iPhone is not a new thing for Apple, but offering it in the U.S. is. CNET breaks down five reasons why this is an important move for Apple, and its iPhone. Josh Lowensohn Former Senior ...

When purchasing a new Android device, you may have found different pricing plans on different websites. While the original manufacturer's site usually lists the price in full, buying a phone through a ...