This is a complicated question. I'm going to link you to a site that explains it in more depth that I can.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/24/know-your-rights-is-it-illegal-to-unlock-my-iphone/
NOPE... you are allowed to do what ever you want to what ever you buy... You own it... I'm specking in terms of US law ...
Yes it is perfectly legal to get an unlocked phone. You will just have to pay an activation fee to get on a phone plan with one of the phone carriers.
Unlocked cell phones are legal in both the United States and Europe. Courts have consistently ruled in the user's favor on this issue, so it is legal for you to use this unlocked phone.
No they aren't illegal but once they are unlocked the warrantee for the phone is no longer valid. Yet with an unlocked phone you can get apps that you want without any restrictions.
There are many online options available for unlocked GSM phones, such as http://www.puremobile.com/ or http://www.cellhut.com/. You can also search eBay or a thrift store.
Not illegal, but unlocking the phone by jailbreaking voids your warranty with Apple and may get you in trouble with your carrier.
Unlocked phones means the phone can be used with any carrier. Keep in mind you may not be able to use all of the phones features.
Take it into a phone company that offer's the use of unlocked phones and they should activate it for you.
Yes you can get unlocked phones online which can be used on any carrier. One of the best places to find unlocked phones is ebay.
does cell mart sell unlocked phones
It is possible if the phone is unlocked. It is not adivsed how ever as then they can not guarantee you service if you don't use one of their phones.
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The pros of buying unlocked cell phones include being able to use it with any provider. The cons include loosing your warranty.
Buying new, unlocked phones or unlocking your existing phone is legal in the U.S.
Consumers may find cheap unlocked cell phones for sale on the Internet. A variety of auction-style websites and popular electronic merchants may feature cheap unlocked cell phones. If you buy an unlocked cell phone, you may be able to use the device on another service provider's network. You might be able to buy cheap unlocked cell phones through certain classified newspapers.