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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 ...

U sed phones can slash hundreds or even thousands off the price of a flagship device, but the savings come with risks.

Chances are your smartphone is "locked," meaning the software on it prevents you from using it on any other wireless network except for the one you signed a contract with when you purchased the mobile ...

Cost-conscious businesses are increasingly buying unlocked smartphones for their workers, instead of more expensive smartphones with two-year service plans that are locked to a certain wireless U.S.

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 ...

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 ...

If you have to get owned by the man, at least pick the man. Now that net neutrality is a sad old corpse, internet providers may soon exert more control over what you access online. We don't know how ...

An open box device on eBay is typically brand new or only barely used. In Best Buy's case, open box simply means used and can ...