The FCC wants to require all mobile carriers to unlock mobile phones within 60 days of activation. But neither AT&T nor T-Mobile are on board with that idea. In June, FCC Chairwoman Jessica ...

Verizon has started enforcing a 365-day lock period on phones purchased through its TracFone division, one week after the ...

Nokia and Sony Ericsson are looking to crack the unlocked phone market in the U.S., but their quest will be an uphill battle. Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, covering ...

To unlock a phone from T-Mobile, you need to check if your device meets the eligibility criteria. T-Mobile will remotely unlock eligible devices within two business days of meeting the requirements.

Walmart offers easy online shopping and in-store pickup for your new phone. Walmart has a pretty good selection when it comes to unlocked phones, and you’ll find many of the big names there. It’s not ...

A German court has decided to grant T-Mobile exclusive rights to sell the iPhone in Germany, overturning a temporary injunction granted against the operator two weeks ago. Apple's strategy for the ...

One of the best phones you can buy for the price One of the best phones you can buy for the price is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special ...

Netgear’s comprehensive Wi-Fi 6E and mmWave 5G-touting Nighthawk M6 Pro mobile hotspot was an AT&T exclusive, but now it’s available unlocked for a lot more money. Netgear’s comprehensive Wi-Fi 6E and ...