Q. I want to buy an iPhone 6 unlocked, but Apple's site doesn't list an unlocked version — the closest it gets is a "no-contract" T-Mobile edition.

The market-research firm NPD Group reported Monday that unlocked phones make up 12% of the U.S. market. That represents a remarkable turnaround. Until 2013, carrier pricing punished shoppers who ...

In this week's Ask the Analyst, I'll tell you everything you need to know about unlocked cell phones in the USA. This week, GM asks, "Of the Sprint and Verizon BlackBerry Bold 9650, ...

There are carrier-locked phones and unlocked phones, ... Verizon used to be the leading CDMA carrier in the USA. It has shut down its CDMA network, along with 2G and 3G.

If you're buying a new phone, consider the advantages of an unlocked phone against those of one on a contract. Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater ...

Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – Another maker of unlocked smartphones is entering the U.S. market and targeting retail channels, and unlike some competitors, this one has the backing of a parent company ...

In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon breaks down what you need to know about the carrier practice of locking phones. Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004 ...