Unlocking your cell phone lets you switch carriers without buying a new device. Consumer Reports explains how to do it.

Since rebranding, Metro by T-Mobile now operates in the GSM network as opposed to CDMA, so your unlocked Metro phone will only be able to work with other GSM carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T.

During Trump's first term, the FCC granted Verizon a partial waiver allowing it to lock phones for 60 days to fight fraud.

Once your contract is up or the phone is paid off, the service provider will automatically lift the network restrictions (via Google). You can also put in a request to unlock your Android phone.

Where we once were forced into 24-month contracts with devices that were useless on any other network, nowadays your wireless carrier must unlock your phone if you request it. Seriously, ...

If one buys a phone from one provider to use on its' network, the device may come "locked" so it can only be used with that service. The process of unlocking currently varies by device and carrier ...

Where we once were forced into 24-month contracts with devices that were useless on any other network, nowadays your wireless ...

Phones are a constant part of our lives, and making sure they have a strong internet connection is important. Everyone has a carrier they use, but sometimes, that connection may not be as reliable ...

On the contrary, an unlocked phone has no network restrictions. You can pop any SIM card into an unlocked phone and get it working with the carrier of your choice (given the supported radios are ...

If your phone shows the network of the new phone provider then your phone is unlocked, but most phones tend to be locked, so the chances are you will need to unlock your handset. You can get your ...