The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a rule that would require carriers to unlock smartphones within 60 days of activation. T-Mobile had a virtual meeting with the Commission on ...
Hackers who sell their services to criminals who have stolen and locked smartphones that need unlocking, funnily enough. The iServer network used phishing attacks that had been “specifically ...
That's not necessarily the case, though. Major independent retailers have discounts on well-reviewed unlocked phones that can be used with any carrier you want just by switching out the SIM card.
Generally speaking, you'll find cell phone deals coming in two forms - first as an outright sale on an unlocked device, and secondly as part of a carrier-plan tie-in. The latter can be a bit ...