Here’s how it works. The best unlocked phones let you get whatever device you want while remaining free from carrier payment plans. Although you have to buy them upfront, you can then bring that ...

with most postpaid carriers unlocking any device that’s fully owned within just a few months. And in some cases, like with Verizon, you’ll have your phone unlocked within 90 days whether it is ...

In the proposal the FCC argues that "Even after fully paying for the phone, [customer's] ability to switch to another ...