“What is meant by the words; UNLOCKED PHONE”

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• An unlocked phone is not "locked" to one cell phone provider. It may be used with any provider (sprint, verizon, at&t...etc.) that supports it. It links to the provider by way of a sim card which the provider typically supplies. You get to select the provider and are not stuck staying with them. MAKE SURE YOUR DESIRED PROVIDER SUPPORTS THE UNLOCKED PHONE THAT YOU CHOOSE.

  Answered by mdoapp 8 years ago

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• Unlocked refers to non-contract phones with wireless plan transfer at any time while still under contract or pay-as-you-go options. I.e. Low cost replacement option for broken phones that can't be salvaged without an upgrade option. Only applicable to phones with a removable SIM card so no Apple products.

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  Answered by Snarkle90 9 years ago

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• Universally unlocked = can be fully used on any carrier in the U.S. provided they let you bring your own device.

  Answered by Anonymous 9 years ago

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• Should work for most cell carriers

  Answered by Akl3 9 years ago

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• The phone is unlocked so it can be used on any GSM network carrier (Ex. T-Mobile, AT&T, Cricket, Etc..).

  Answered by CommunityAnswer 9 years ago

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