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1. www.tomsguide.com › what-is-an-unlocked-phoneWhat is an unlocked phone? Why you should consider one next

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   Feb 3, 2020 · Having an unlocked phone makes it easier to swap out your carrier's SIM card with a pay-as-you-go option for use on networks overseas. The first wave of 5G phones, like the LG V50 ThinQ 5G seen ...

2. www.lifewire.com › before-you-buy-unlocked-phonesWhat to Consider Before You Buy an Unlocked Smartphone - Lifewire

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   Feb 13, 2024 · The SIM provides the device with its phone number, as well as its voice and data services. When you unlock your phone and switch carriers, you may need to get a new SIM from that carrier. Some smartphones, such as the iPhone 15, don't use SIM cards. Instead, they have an embedded SIM (eSIM) that eliminates the need for a separate card.

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4. www.reddit.com › r › vancouverAnyone have a good place to buy an unlocked phone?

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   If you want a new unlocked iPhone, you can just buy one from Apple. If you buy a used phone, they are either unlocked, or locked. If they are locked, the current owner can pay a fee to unlock it. You could try www.getorchard.com a Canadian used phone company out of Toronto, I believe, if you don't mind waiting.

5. www.cellphones.ca › cell-phones › pLocked or Unlocked? Here's Why to Buy an Unlocked Cell Phone

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   Dec 11, 2018 · No need to find someone willing to assume your contract. Just find a buyer and they can take the phone to any carrier that the hardware supports! 5. Unlocked Phones Offer Less Bloatware, Better Performance and Faster Updates. One aspect many people don’t consider about unlocked phones is performance.

6. www.androidauthority.com › unlocked-phones-prosUnlocked phones: Pros and cons - Android Authority

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   Aug 23, 2024 · Carrier freedom. Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority. Unlocked phone users have no restrictions, contracts, or ties to any company. They can shop around without limits. Whether they want T-Mobile ...

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7. www.cbc.ca › news › scienceIs buying an unlocked cellphone worth it? | CBC News

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   Aug 12, 2010 · It is legal for consumers to unlock phones through third parties, such as electronics shops, although doing so generally incurs an extra cost and can void the device's warranty. The iPhone was a ...

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   Do unlocked phones work in Canada?

   • These days, most unlocked phones sold throughout the world work on the major Canadian carriers. Unlocked devices can be used internationally, with local SIM cards, that avoid often-expensive roaming plans. Unlocked phones are not beholden to carriers' often-slow update schedules.

   How to buy an unlocked Android phone in Canada

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   Should I buy an unlocked phone?

   • If you want a specific phone and the carrier that provides the best service in your area is offering a deal on the device, that's a good way to go. But if you hate the idea of being tied to a carrier and you have the money to splurge on a flagship phone whenever you want, then buying an unlocked phone is probably the best option.

   What is an unlocked phone? Why you should consider one next

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   What happens if I buy an unlocked phone elsewhere?

   • Purchasing an unlocked phone elsewhere (such as from a retailer or the phone manufacturer) expands the number of models you have access to for use with your provider. However, if you use a phone not provided by the carrier, you may not get all the services that are available from that carrier.

   What to Consider Before You Buy an Unlocked Smartphone - Lifewire

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   Where can I use an unlocked phone?

   • Unlocked devices can be used on any carrier whose wireless bands are supported on the handset. These days, most unlocked phones sold throughout the world work on the major Canadian carriers. Unlocked devices can be used internationally, with local SIM cards, that avoid often-expensive roaming plans.

   How to buy an unlocked Android phone in Canada

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   Are unlocked phones easier to sell?

   • Not only do they hold value better, unlocked phones are easier to sell. No need to worry about finding someone looking for a phone on your carrier. No need to find someone willing to assume your contract. Just find a buyer and they can take the phone to any carrier that the hardware supports!

   Locked or Unlocked? Here's Why to Buy an Unlocked Cell Phone

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   When can you unlock a phone?

   • This is why carriers commonly offer to unlock devices after your contract or payment plan has ended, you have paid the smartphone off, or you have spent some time using their network. Unlocked phone users have no restrictions, contracts, or ties to any company. They can shop around without limits.

   Unlocked phones: Pros and cons - Android Authority

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9. www.androidcentral.com › guide-buying-unlockedHow to buy an unlocked Android phone in Canada

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   Oct 23, 2018 · To do so, you'll need to come at the problem in one of two ways: If you purchased it directly from your carrier, call them and pay a fee for them to unlock it. That fee is usually $35 to $50 ...