Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When dealing with an unlocked or locked phone, the question is whether or not the device can work on a specific wireless network ...

Kristen Dennis’s cellular carrier didn’t offer the bright pink Motorola Razr she desired about 18 months ago. And Andy Abramson frequently travels abroad and was paying too much in international ...

The FCC wants to require all mobile carriers to unlock mobile phones within 60 days of activation. But neither AT&T nor T-Mobile are on board with that idea. In June, FCC Chairwoman Jessica ...

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max View Deal If you’re buying a new iPhone from a carrier, there are always deals to be had, but it’s much rarer to find a lower price on an unlocked model. Well, if you’re in the ...

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to make it easier for US mobile consumers to unlock their carrier-locked phones. The agency has proposed a new rule that requires wireless carriers to ...

Does this mean it’s not “jailbreaking” anymore? New government rules say that it’s legal to unlock phones like iPhones (although Apple is still within their rights to void warranties and disable ...

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 ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

Your phone lock screen is supposed to be your last line of defense. If your device gets lost or stolen, that PIN or passcode should keep strangers out of your photos, messages and financial apps. But ...