In this buyers guide we’ve gathered a list of the best unlocked phones for under $200. If you don’t want to sign a 2-year payment plan or fork out over $800 for a new phone, we’ll show you your other ...

Handset makers in the U.S. are dabbling in selling phones directly to consumers, but will the model be attractive enough to consumers? Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, ...

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The best smartphones all have something in common. To get one affordably, you’ll need to sign some kind of contract tying you to a wireless carrier. At least, that’s what you’re led to believe. Many ...

In the early days of smartphones, the easiest way to get one in the United States was simple: visit your carrier outlet of choice and buy whichever device the salesperson convinced you was best.

Amazon has a whole list of phones that are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. These phones are considered “unlocked,” in that they’re not tied to a specific carrier. In fact, they should work with any ...

There was a time when getting a new cellphone felt like signing a mortgage — except with worse terms. You’d walk into a carrier store, pick out a shiny new phone, and they’d practically hand it over ...

An unlocked phone is a device that has no carrier locks or restrictions. It's usually sold at full price. You can use it with any carrier of your choice, whether you're using a physical SIM card or ...