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The reason that many of us don’t buy unlocked cell phones is because we buy them through a mobile service provider. When you buy the phone through a provider you are buying it with their operating system installed. When the operating system is installed you will find that the service provider wants to keep you locked into their service by not allowing you to go anywhere else. Most of us consider cell phones somewhat disposable, but when you buy smartphones they are usually an investment and not something that you want to get rid of just because you are going with a new provider.
The fact is if you buy cell phones directly from an electronics retailer and the phone is not associated with any deal, you will be buying unlocked cell phones. The reason for this is that the cell phone has yet to be linked to any one service provider. It is important to note that just because you buy unlocked mobile cell phones that it doesn’t mean that your cell phone will remain unlocked. When you sign a contract with many service providers they can actually lock your phone. This can cause trouble for you if you plan to travel internationally and would like to buy prepaid SIM cards. Luckily, even if your cell phone provider does lock your cell phone, you can buy unlock codes that will allow you to go with a new provider, or allow you to use those handy prepaid SIM cards.
SmartPhones are a great investment and will allow you to do more than make phone calls. When purchasing your phones you should know whether they are locked or unlocked and when you find a service provider you should inquire about whether they will lock your phone. An unlocked phone gives you a lot more options, so if possible you should keep your phone unlocked.
He is a freelance writer. The reason that many of us don’t buy
unlocked cell phones is because we buy them through a mobile service
provider. It is important to note that just because you buy
unlocked mobile phones that it doesn’t mean that your cell phone will remain
unlocked.
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