When smartphones were just starting to become a thing, many eons ago, the most obvious way to get one in the United States was simple: visit your carrier outlet of choice and buy whichever device ...

A new year is the perfect time to make sure you've got the best cell phone plan for your needs — and if you don't, it's time to consider your options for getting more data at a lower monthly cost.

A cellphone or smartphone that is sold without a carrier agreement. No-contract smartphones are pricier than a contract phone, which is subsidized by the carrier because the agreement runs for ...