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, ...

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 ...

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 purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Back in the early days of smartphones, options for ...

Now that the U.S.Copyright Office has given a green light to unlock your GSM or iDen cell phone (click here for details) you can save money on a new phone ...

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 ...

If you buy a mobile phone today, that phone will ususally be 'locked' to the provider's network, meaning that SIM cards from other networks will not work in the phone. If you want to switch to a ...

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