I'm looking for an unlocked phone to buy for a friend with Verizon (he can't afford to switch from his ancient phone). Unfortunately, a look through Amazon reveals that unlocked Verizon smartphones ...

Sometimes, buying a phone outright doesn't make it immediately yours. If you've bought or leased a phone from a carrier, that device will often be "locked", meaning it can only be used on a certain ...

We were on Verizon here in NE Georgia since they had the only reliable connections in the boondocks. For two unlocked phones from Google the cost was $150/month. Spectrum came along and they also use ...

Verizon wants to lock subscribers to its network for a longer period of time, and has asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission [PDF] to extend how long customers must wait before a Verizon ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Last November, Verizon introduced Test Drive in beta, a 30-day trial of its 5G network for compatible ...

TL;DR: How do I know if my phone is unlocked? You can contact your carrier to see if your phone is eligible for unlocking. Another way to check is to insert a SIM card from a different provider. If it ...

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