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Yes, this term is often used for unlocked iphones.

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How can someone get their cell phone unlocked?

You can get your cell phone unlocked through the cell phone carrier you are subscribed to. For example, if you are with Wind Wireless, there is an option on the website to unlock your phone.


Where can someone go to have their Nokia phone unlocked?

The best thing a person can do if they have to have their Nokia phone unlocked is to go to the retailer where the person has an account. If they have a contract with Sprint, then they can go to a Sprint store to get it unlocked.


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what is an unlocked cell phone


Is there an easy way to find out whether or not the used cell phones I look at are unlocked?

Yes it is possible to see if your phone is unlocked. You can borrow a sim card from someone who has a cellphone with a different service company. If the card works and the phone thinks its your friends phone then your phone is unlocked.


How do I know if someone unlocked my cellular phone?

When it comes to cellular technology, the term "unlocked" has two different meanings. The first being someone entered your password to access the funcuality of your phone. You will not be able to tell if someone unlocked your phone. The second defination of unlocked refers to the ability for the cellular device to be functional with any service provider. To determine if your cellular device is unlocked depends on wether your cellular device is a CDMA or GSM device. If it is a GSM device you can tell if it is unlocked by inserting a different service provider's sim card. If the phone is still functional then it is unlocked. If your phone is a CDMA device then you will have to either call your bring it to your service provider and they will be able to access your device profile to determine if it is unlocked or not.


Where can someone purchase a Samsung Galaxy 3s phone unlocked?

The Galaxy IIIS is a mobile phone manufactured by Samsung. It can be purchased as an unlocked device from a number of different retailers, including Amazon and eBay.


Where can I get unlocked Verizon phones?

Can't answer this question. Version may not unlock your phone you would need to check with Verison before purchasing the phone from someone else. I think Verison uses CDMA and there is no such thing as an "unlocked" CDMA phone.


What are the benefits of having an unlocked phone?

Having an unlocked phone allows you to use the phone with different carriers. Keep in mind some services may not function on an unlocked phone.


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You bought a unlocked phone how do you activate it?

Take it into a phone company that offer's the use of unlocked phones and they should activate it for you.


Do you have to have a virgin phone if you are with virgin?

No. Get you phone unlocked if you are not sure.


Can you use a nokia sim card with a Motorola phone if the phone is unlocked?

If both the SIM you want to use and the phone you want to use it on are unlocked, then this is possible.