Gsm Unlocked
Cell Phone carriers in the United States and around the world operate over two different types of networks: Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM). Though each technology transmits voice and data, they do so in different ways, making a phone incompatible if you do not have the right plan. As a result, you can’t take a CDMA phone and use it on GSM or vice versa. GSM phones can be taken to use in other countries as well (as long as the frequency is compatible – please see section below on dual band / tri band / quad band phones).
Verizon, Sprint, Cricket, Alltel, US Cellular, Cellular South all operate using CDMA networks. You will want to find a phone that mentions “CDMA” in the description. If the description says works for Verizon the phone will only work on the Verizon network, and the same for Sprint, Alltel, US Cellular, Cellular South, Metro PCS, Cricket, etc.
AT&T, T-Mobile, FIDO, Vodafone, Orange and Rogers Wireless and many other Global GSM Provider worldwide operate on a “GSM” network. If the phone specifically says “guaranteed to work with AT&T” for example, the phone is currently “locked” and will only work with AT&T and the same for T-Mobile and so on. These phones generally can easily be unlocked to be used with any GSM carrier that uses a sim card for a small fee (ranging from $8-$20) and the ability to unlock the phone depends on the model of phone you purchase.
GSM Unlocked Cell Phones -
If the phone states “Unlocked” in the title and / or description you can just take out your sim card from your existing GSM phone and place it into another unlocked GSM phone. If the description says unlocked , you can use it on any GSM network worldwide. Only GSM phones can be unlocked so please look for the word GSM in the description. Also, you must make sure that the frequencies supported by the phone are compatible with your current wireless provider. Listed below are a few of the more popular carriers and the frequencies they operate on. You may just want to do a quick google search to see what frequency a specific phone / carrier operates on to assure you will have the clearest reception with your phone.
Can my Verizon / Alltel / Sprint / US Cellular / Cellular South phone be unlocked?
No, sorry… All the carriers mentioned above operate on CDMA networks and therefore can not be unlocked. Keep in mind that only GSM phones can be unlocked. Some CDMA phones are now dual compatible with GSM Sim cards in order to be used internationally, but for the most part CDMA phones can not be unlocked.
Can my AT&T / Cingular / T-Mobile / Rogers phone be unlocked?
Yes! Well for the most part. Most GSM phones can be unlocked. All the carriers mentioned above operate on GSM ntworks. All these wireless providers, provide you with a sim card upon activation. If you have an AT&T phone and you want to use your current service plan with another AT&T phone, all you have to do is take out your sim card and place it in the other AT&T phone and you can use the phone freel. If your phone uses a GSM Sim Card, it can be unlocked. Locking a phone is a carriers way to prevent its customers from switching over to phones with other carriers. Once a certain carrier has you, they do not want to let you go easily. Carriers also have deals with large cell phone manufacturers to make certain phone exclusive to them and they pay big $$$ to try and prevent people from easily being able to use their phones on other networks.
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Chris Samaras is the owner of The Blue Dot, a company that would like to bring awareness about the impacts of cell phones and the environment. Their website offers great deals on new, used, and refurbished cell phones as well as other brand name electronics. A great place to buy an unlocked cell phone and save money.
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