Contracts & Service Providers

January 27, 2012

  • New Unlocked Cell Phones Coming To The US

    US cell phone carriers have always discouraged unlocked cell phones—they just don't fit in with the US model of cell phone service, where you're expected to lock into a two year plan in exchange for a subsidized cell phone, and where the carriers want to control that cell phone, and slightly increase their profits by marking it up with their own branding and paid, locked to the phone apps. (…)

December 3, 2011

  • The Latest Unlocked Cell Phones

    If you want your new iPhone unlocked/jailbroken, it can now be done. Software has been developed that can unlock your cell phone, making your iPhone 4S super versatile.
    Just don't do it yourself. (…)

November 25, 2011

  • Used Cell Phones Make Holiday Shopping Easier

    While there are guides to purchasing the perfect cell phone as a gift this holiday, two main problems remain: picking (or guessing, if it's a gift) a carrier, and then choosing a plan! (…)

October 3, 2011

September 23, 2011

  • Could Unlocked Cell Phones Save Lives?

    Do you know the benefits of unlocked cell phones? They work faster, you can use unlocked cell phones on any network, and they are hunkered with preloaded carrier apps. (…)

September 9, 2011

  • How Do You Use Unlocked Cell Phones?

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    With the merger coming up, there's plenty of concern about options for cell phone users, and ensuring adequate competition (especially for people who use unlocked cell phones to switch between carriers and policy changes). (…)

August 12, 2011

  • Will Unlocked Cell Phones Ever Be Legally Mandated?

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    Some countries require that cell phone service providers provide (at least) an option for unlocked cell phones. (…)

June 28, 2011

June 14, 2011

  • Hot News In Unlocked Cell Phones

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    Gradually, unlocked cell phones have been coming to the US, not just through third parties but through international brands like Blu. (…)

June 1, 2011

  • More Reasons For Unlocked Cell Phones

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    A new study reveals that Android users download the most data, further emphasizing how they would benefit from unlocked cell phones. (…)

May 6, 2011

April 22, 2011

  • Can You Use Your iPhone On AT&T?

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    Probably not. (…)

March 24, 2011

March 12, 2011

February 10, 2011

  • Why It's Best To Buy Unlocked Cell Phones

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    Unlocked cell phones are phones that can work on any GSM network—that is, networks that use a sim card (pretty much everything but Sprint, although there are unlocked Sprint cell phones that work on other networks). (…)

November 12, 2010

  • How To Get Unlocked Cell Phones

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    Unlocked Cell Phones are increasing in popularity everyday. (…)

October 15, 2010

  • How to Explain Unlocked Cell Phones To Your Mom

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    Your mom. Your grandma. Your tech challenged uncle. (…)

October 1, 2010

  • Bill Shock Act: Helping Consumers Save Money

    Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) is trying to pass a requirement that would require cell phone carriers to notify consumers when they hit the 80% mark of their allotted texts and minutes, and would not allow phone companies to charge more without permission. (…)

September 24, 2010

  • Affordable Unlocked Cell Phones: The Blackberry Curve

    There are many reasons to look at unlocked cell phones–freedom, affordability, function–but if all that choice is too much for you to handle, may I suggest an unlocked refurbished Blackberry Curve 8310? (…)

April 27, 2010