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 ...

The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a ...

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 ...

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The FCC wants to require all mobile carriers to unlock mobile phones within 60 days of activation. But neither AT&T nor T-Mobile are on board with that idea. In June, FCC Chairwoman Jessica ...

If you're as excited about Prime Day as we are, you'll just love seeing some amazing discounts for unlocked smartphones from Google, Samsung, Motorola, and more. I have been a writer since 2006 when I ...

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