Have you ever gotten a new phone only to find out it’s locked to a specific carrier? This often happens when you purchase a subsidized phone from a carrier. The carrier locks the phone so you can’t ...

This guide explains how to SIM unlock the Galaxy Note 8 for use on another carrier. There are a few different ways to unlock a phone, and a few reasons many choose to unlock their device. Whether that ...

If you’re thinking of moving to a new network, and want to keep hold of the same iPhone, you may hit a snag: the device is locked to your current carrier and can’t be used with any other company.

If you’ve bought a cellular iPad from someone other than Apple, you may later find that the iPad is locked to a particular network. If you insert a SIM from a ...

This quick guide will explain the many different ways to SIM unlock your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge. Whether it’s to use it on another carrier with a lower monthly bill, international use, or to sell ...

You might be ready to leave T-Mobile and its Magenta network in your rearview mirror. However, that doesn’t mean you have to give up the phone you bought from the carrier. In fact, it might save you a ...

Switching to a new cell phone service provider can save you hundreds of dollars per year—and there’s no need to ditch your current phone to do so. To make the move, though, you may have to first ...

South Africans who have bought a network-locked smartphone can unlock their device in different ways, depending on the mobile operator. Many consumers still have the mistaken impression that ...