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It means you can use it with any cell phone provider. Usually phones are made for a specific provider (like AT&T or T-mobile, for example). But an unlocked phone means you don't need a specific provider- it should work with any cell phone company/contract.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoAn unlocked phone is a phone that is not locked in to the network of a specific mobile phone provider and that can be used on multiple cellular networks. Most phones purchased through a cell phone provider are locked or configured to work only on that provider's network.
With an unlocked phone, you can simply insert a new SIM card into your device and access different compatible cell phone providers to make calls, send texts, and access the web.
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∙ 12y agoTo unlock a cell phone means you are unlocking the restrictions on it which only allow you to use it with the designated service provider.
Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/What_does_its_mean_to_unlock_a_cell_phone#ixzz1e7UTEdLC
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∙ 14y agoIt means the mobile phone will accept a sim card from any network. (It is not "locked" to just one network)
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∙ 14y agoUnlocked mans that it can take a sim card from any provider and still work. A locked phone will only work with a sim card from one specific provider.
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∙ 11y agoyou can put any sim in it, eg telstra, optus, virgin,
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∙ 11y agoyour phone was locked before and you put in a code or maybe simply pressing a button to unlock your phone
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∙ 14y agoYou can do suff with it like apps
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What does it mean when your phone has ESN?
esn means phone is unlocked
what is an unlocked cell phone ?
what is an unlocked cell phone
Can I use an unlocked HTC Touch Pro 2 with a Sprint contract - unlocked means no sprint or other company sign on the phone?
an unlocked phone could mean one of two things. One, the phone belongs to a GSM carrier (like T-mobile, or AT&T) but being that it is unlocked you can use it with any carrier that requires a sim card. The second can mean that it is a CDMA phone with GSM capabilities normally on a Sprint or Verizon Global phone meaning it is a CDMA phone with a sim card slot and as long as it is unlocked it can be used also with any other carrier that requires a sim card. However it has nothing to do with what is on the actual phone, so even if it says T-mobile it can still be an unlocked 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.
Does an unlocked phone mean its used?
For a cell phone to be unlocked, it means that the phone is able to use any SIM card from any phone network type. For example, a locked Verizon Wireless phone would be unable to accept and function with an AT&T SIM card, whilst an unlocked Verizon Wireless phone would be able to accept and function with an AT&T SIM card.
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.
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.
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.
If I purchase a unlocked phone can I activate it through my boost account ?
“If I purchase a unlocked phone can I activate it through my boost account ”
What does it mean when a site advertises "unlocked phones"?
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.
Where can I buy an unlocked cellular phone?
You have two options when it comes to buying an unlocked cell phone. First option is to find one on Craigslist.com, just choose your city and type in the desired phone plus the word unlocked. The other option is Ebay.com, search for desired phone pluse type jailbroken or unlocked.
