Question: What is an Unlocked Phone?
Answer: An Unlocked Cell Phone (GSM phone requires SIM card) can be used with different GSM compatible carriers worldwide. That means an Unlocked phone can be used within United States with T-Mobile, Cingular, AT&T etc. (Provided it supports the frequencies of the service provider) and with many other GSM service providers in the world.
There are two types of Unlocked cell phones offered on our website:
OEM Unlocked phones These phones come directly from the manufacturer (like Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson etc from overseas) and were never assigned to any service provider/operator. These phones come in manufacturer's original packaging. OEM phones do not have any service provider's logos or customization. They can be configured for Internet and MMS settings with other providers. There is international warranty on all OEM unlocked phones.
Carrier/Operator Unlocked phones
These Unlocked phones from Carrier/Operator are the phones that were originally locked to specific service provider (like T-Mobile, Cingular etc) and then unlocked by means of unlocking codes or software. These phones usually have carrier's/operator’s customization in the menu and logos; and may not be configured for Internet and MMS settings with other providers. These phones carry local warranty of the country where the carrier operates.
Examples Of Unlocked Cellular Phones.
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