Choosing a new mobile phone is not just about the device itself but also about the service plan that goes with it. Two common options are unlocked phones and prepaid phones, each with its unique ...

In the world of smartphones, two terms frequently pop up: locked and unlocked phones. Understanding the differences between these two types of devices can make a significant impact on your mobile ...

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 ...

Would you rather buy an unlocked phone at a discount and pay separately for an expensive mobile plan, or get everything ...

MobileX uses AI to predict how much data you'll use and help you choose a plan, and you can now buy an iPhone or Android device directly from the carrier. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile writers. That means ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to make it easier for US mobile consumers to unlock their carrier-locked phones. The agency has proposed a new rule that requires wireless carriers to ...

Unlocking a mobile phone from a single U.S. carrier has caused consumers headaches in recent years, but seven major carriers on Wednesday met a voluntary, industry-created deadline to set conditions ...

Unless the purchase of the phone was financed through the carrier it shouldn't be locked period and if it is financed it should be unlocked as soon as the final payment is made no questions asked. BS ...