Here’s how it works. The best unlocked phones let you get whatever device you want while remaining free from carrier payment plans. Although you have to buy them upfront, you can then bring that ...

If you have a locked 3G World Device, you’ll need either 000000 or 123456 as your unlock code. How can you check if your Verizon phone is unlocked? The best way is to call customer service at ...

The unlocked Sony Ericsson currently comes in two colors ... The Sony Ericsson W580i has outstanding voice quality for a GSM-only phone (some 3G phones with their superior voice codec, like the Sony ...

We take the Euro unlocked version for a spin, which happily has AT&T 3G HSPA 14.4 for good data speeds. The phone has a 3.7" AMOLED Gorilla Glass display that runs at 800 x 480 resolution, and 8MP ...

Generally speaking, you'll find cell phone deals coming in two forms - first as an outright sale on an unlocked device, and secondly as part of a carrier-plan tie-in. The latter can be a bit ...

Once compatible only with Google’s Nexus and then Pixel phones, Google Fi now offers full support for not just Google’s Pixel models but also unlocked ... only as “3G speeds”), it places ...

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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 ...

A complete list of US carrier 5G bands, 4G LTE, and 3G for Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular. 5G mmW, low-band, ...

The phones are now available, and the pre-order period has ended. As you might expect, they’re available for purchase straight from Apple. Here’s a rundown of the pricing of the new phones.

For instance, some plans, like T-Mobile's Essentials, have free service in Canada and Mexico, though only at slow "2G" and ...

Network carriers T-Mobile and AT&T released their response to the rule this week. The proposal would require carriers to ...