An unlocked phone is a device that isn’t tied to one specific carrier.

Unlocked phones give you the freedom to choose almost any wireless carrier.

Unlike locked phones who has a lock software code on it, unlock phones don’t have this feature.

Company network providers use to put a locked software on their phones so that when you purchase a plan to them they can ensure that the phone can’t be used on any other operator’s network.

Simply means the phone is only exclusive to use for that specific carrier. When you want your phone to be unlocked you have to call the specific carrier of your network and notify them to reprovision your phone.

That’s the advantage of an unlocked phone, is you don’t have to notify our wireless network carrier if you want to change to a different network. Simply pop a different sim card from a different carrier then your good to go.

There are also network providers that offer unlocked phones when you avail of their plan, like Verizon. Verizon 4G LTE devices are unlocked and LTE services have a faster speed.

What are the benefits of having an unlocked phone?

• You can easily switch to another wireless network provider.
• If you travel a lot, you’ll be saved from roaming fees. Just buy a sim card from a local carrier. You will have the local phone number and mostly it is prepaid.
• Unlocked phones do not have a multi-year contract. You can easily change to a different network provider who offers better rates or service.
• You don’t have to call customer service anymore.

But keep in mind before purchasing an unlocked phone, you need to make sure first that it is compatible with the network you desire to use. You can check this by calling to the customer service of your preferred network provider or check on their website.