“what is the difference between locked and unlocked phones”

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• The difference is that a locked phone has a software code on it that prevents you from using it on another network. An unlocked phone either doesn't have the software lock on it or someone was able to get a code that unlocks the software. Once a device is unlocked, you can pop out the SIM card and put in a different SIM and get service.

  Answered by CommunityAnswer 6 years ago

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• Price is the difference - Once you select a carrier, they'll lock the phone to them - But, since you own it, when you switch carriers, they should unlock it for you.

  Answered by LoneWolf 5 years ago

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