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 ...

It's because of this that I only ever buy unlocked phones whenever I finally get around to upgrading. And while it may be ...

Buying a phone without being tied down to a contract means you can choose the carrier with the best offer. Here are the best cellphone deals you can buy in 2025.

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, ...

You can switch to another wireless provider without buying a new phone. Here’s how. By Courtney Lindwall Switching to a new cell phone service provider can save you hundreds of dollars per year—and ...

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 ...

The FCC is looking to force carriers to unlock users' smartphones after 60 days. Credit: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images Don't like your phone carrier because of shoddy reception or literally any ...

To unlock a Boost Mobile phone, you'll need to call the Boost Mobile Customer Care line at 1-888-266-7848 and request it.

You can unlock your Android phone even if you've forgotten the passcode, but you'll usually need to factory reset the phone.

If you’re tired of using your fingertip or a PIN to unlock your smartphone, Yahoo suggests using your ear instead. In a project presented at the 2015 Computer-Human Interaction Conference (CHI) in ...