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What is an unlocked phone used for?

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14y ago
Updated: 9/16/2019

An unlocked phone is when a phone isn't forced to be used with a certain network. It is available to be used with certain networks that accept these types of phones.

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what is an unlocked cell phone ?

what is an unlocked cell phone


Can a Verizon phone be used with sprint?

If unlocked, then yes.


Can a phone on android be unlocked and then used on another?

yes


What is meant by unlocked cell phones cheap?

A cheap unlocked cell phone would probably be a used flashed phone. A flashed phone is a phone that is able to be used by other carriers. New ones wouldn't be cheap.


Have you heard someone call and unlocked cell phone a jail broken cell phone?

Yes, this term is often used for unlocked iphones.


What does an unlocked cell phone means?

It means that it can be used by anyone.


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.


Does a unlocked cell phone need a contract?

An unlocked cell phone means that it can be used with any carrier. It does not have to have a contract; however, it can have a phone line on it. (any phone line, not just at&t, verizon, & sprint)


Can AT and T Go Phone SIM cards be used in unlocked cell phones?

Hi, yes a at&t Sim card will work on any unlocked phone


Can I Use an Unlocked Cell Phone?

Most cell phones are manufactured to be used on one specific cellular network. An unlocked cell phone is one which is not tied to any one cellular provider. When a phone is unlocked, it means it can be used on any network. The tricky part is that only the phones with SIM cards can be unlocked. You cannot use an unlocked phone with Verizon Wireless and other non-SIM networks. Currently, T-mobile and Cingular are the two networks in the United States that accept unlocked phones. Be sure to check your network before purchasing an unlocked phone, as they are very expensive and usually not returnable.


Is an unlocked cellular phone worth more than a locked one?

Any of the newer phones can be unlocked. An unlocked phone can be used with alternate providers and so it more useful than, say, a phone that can only be used with one provider. The monetary value, however, is the same. Usually yes. Most people do like to have a phone that is unlocked and save them the hassle. Plus they can activate it almost anywhere.


Could an unlocked phone be used as pay as you go?

Yes it definitely can.

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