What does an "unlocked phone" mean?

What does an "unlocked phone" mean?

  • I'm in the middle of an AT&T contract with an LG Vu 920 and I absolutely HATE this phone. I want to get a new one without a contract. So if I buy an unlocked phone, can I just put ...show more

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    An unlocked phone is a GSM phone that can be used with other GSM networks. So, yes, you should be able to just buy an unlocked phone and put your sim card into it. If the phone is 3g capable, you will be required to get a data or text/data plan.

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You're right. "Unlocked" means the phone can be used with any phone company - as long as it's a GSM phone that uses SIM cards.

Pearls Before Swine

nope thats it, it'll be fine, there won't be anything attached unlocked means its not connected to any server

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