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 ...

There are lots of benefits to unlocking your cell phone such as switching to a cheaper sim-only tariff and getting cheaper calls when you are abroad. However the big difference between a locked and ...

Many phones sold by carriers come "locked" to that carrier. A "locked" phone can only be used with that carrier; it cannot be used with another carrier's service. (Not counting roaming.) ...

And in some cases, like with Verizon, you’ll have your phone unlocked within 90 days whether it is paid over or not. You give up a lot of freedom with carrier-locked phones, both from the ...