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If a used cell phone is "unlocked" does that mean I can use it on any wireless carrier?
Yes but before you pa that money have them to check it first
An "unlocked" cell phone will work on any wireless provider's network, as long as the phone has a SIM card installed. This only applies to GSM phones (Typically AT&T, and T-Mobile).The other major type of cell phone, CDMA, does not use SIM cards, so these phones need to be programmed to a specific carrier by people with the software, and knowledge to do so.
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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.
Are cell phone plans usable with any cell phone?
No. Each carrier has allowed cell phones for their carrier. If you have a GSM carrier though, you can buy an unlocked phone to use on that carrier even if the carrier doesn't support the phone. All you do is move your sim card.
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)
what is an unlocked cell phone ?
what is an unlocked cell phone
Which cell phone carrier provides the cell phone Samsung Jet?
Verizon wireless carries Samsung Jet.
What phone carriers offer inexpensive cell phone plans?
Free cell phones with cheap cell phone plans for Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Sprint, Free Cell Phone Offers and Deals for T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and Sprint start a new wireless account/2yr contract with the phone's wireless carrier.
Will an unlocked Sidekick cell phone need a SIM card to work?
Any cell phone that is unlocked requires a SIM card to work. If you own a Sidekick cell phone that is unlocked you are able to use a carrier other than T-Mobile. For this reason, it will require a SIM card to work.
Will an unlocked cell phone be able to get pictures messages with any carrier?
Once you register it with your provider, yes.
Where can I buy a cell phone online that will go with my carrier?
You can buy cell phones that are compatible with any carrier at Ebay.com. They sell a variety of new and used phones that are unlocked and ready to be activated.
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.
How do you find out what service provider a cell phone is under?
With most major carriers it will have the carrier name or logo somewhere on the phone. If it is unlocked it can go on any carrier with the same technology. All carriers are identified by their ICCID number
Can get an env3 unlocked?
No Verizon Wireless phones can not because they have no Sim Card. Therefore there is no way to install the unlock on the cell phone.
