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In the early days of smartphones, the easiest way to get one in the United States was simple: visit your carrier outlet of choice and buy whichever device the salesperson convinced you was best.

The market research firm estimates that 46.5 million active unlocked smartphones were running on US mobile networks during the first quarter of 2019, a 22 percent increase from the same period last ...

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There was a time when getting a new cellphone felt like signing a mortgage -- except with worse terms. You’d walk into a carrier store, pick out a shiny new phone, and they’d practically hand it over ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon wants to lure you in to their trove of Android devices – and at first it would seem that they've got the right bait. They've got ...

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For light data users who don't mind a significant upfront cash outlay, buying an unlocked phone can end up being cheaper than ordering one from a carrier. I’m the deputy managing editor of the ...

There was a time when getting a new cellphone felt like signing a mortgage — except with worse terms. You’d walk into a carrier store, pick out a shiny new phone, and they’d practically hand it over ...

The new SIM-free phones can be activated at the carrier of your choice, starting at $649 for the 16GB iPhone 6. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT professional.

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 ...

If you go to a major wireless carrier and ask to buy a high-end, contract-free phone, they’ll usually make you pay upwards of $600 for the privilege. Thankfully, some alternatives are emerging for the ...