Don't be ashamed of your burner. Across the world, millions of people are enjoying super-cheap, unlocked cell phones. As the unlocked trend spreads in the U.S., pushed by manufacturers like ZTE, ...

Handset makers in the U.S. are dabbling in selling phones directly to consumers, but will the model be attractive enough to consumers? Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, ...

There was a time when getting a new cellphone felt like signing a mortgage -- except with worse terms. You’d walk into a carrier store, pick out a shiny new phone, and they’d practically hand it over ...

In the early days of smartphones, the easiest way to get one in the United States was simple: visit your carrier outlet of choice and buy whichever device the salesperson convinced you was best.

I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage. Since then, I've written about everything from consumer electronics to internet culture ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – For seniors who only want a simple basic cell phone for emergency purposes and occasional calls, there are a number of super cheap plans available from small wireless providers ...

Americans don't travel, right? Well, some do, and they need to make phone calls. In this Ask the Analyst, I try to help some people who want phones with global roaming capability. John asks me, "I ...

LAS VEGAS—The number of real wireless carriers in the United States may be shrinking, but your options for cheap mobile phone plans are growing. Here at the CTIA wireless trade show a bunch of little ...

A few months ago, I read a column you wrote on extremely cheap smartphone plans for budget-conscious seniors. Can you do a similar column for those of us who still use basic flip phones? My old 3G ...

Don't be ashamed of your burner. Across the world, millions of people are enjoying super-cheap, unlocked cell phones. As the unlocked trend spreads in the U.S., pushed by manufacturers like ZTE, ...