These "unlocked," network-neutral phones also make it easier to travel internationally. The smartphones below, which are arranged alphabetically, all did well in our ratings. Some of them have been on ...

What's the SIM unlock policy for Verizon, T-Mobile or AT&T? These are each carrier's current device unlock policy as of 2026.

Wondering what GSM Unlocked means? This short article will make it clear for you so read on. What does GSM unlocked mean? GSM stands for Global System for Mobile communications. It is one of the two ...

If you’ve had a smartphone for any amount of time, you’ve no doubt heard of the term “unlocking” your phone. And we’re not talking about your phone’s passcode to access the home screen — we’re talking ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. The end of Verizon’s CDMA network is something that unlocked phone enthusiasts have dreamed about for years.

A strange glitch is allowing users to network unlock T-Mobile Samsung phones. The glitch appears to work regardless of your phone’s status with T-Mobile, essentially allowing you to bypass network ...

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, ...