what does the term unlocked mean ?
1648023
"Unlocked" means that it is not "tied" to any one specific wireless carrier. As long as your carrier supports the network protocols of the device it should work.
1648024
This camera take SIM card and can be used for cellular service like an unlocked phone
1648025
I thought I could use my AT&T; sim in it since it was "unlocked" but I couldn't get to work so I returned it
2001136
WHat do you mean by unlock? i know how to restart it to the original factory settings.
1332462
It just means that is factory unlocked and u can use whatever operator around the world, for example im using My HTC one in South america.
302879
Unlocked phone means that you can use the phone with any Prepaid service. The phone does not come with a sim card. An example is I am using this phone through Net 10 Service. I had to purchase the sim card for the phone and it only cost me 2 dollars. This is a one time purchase.
1808344
The lock is really a software code that's put on the phone by the manufacturer as per the requirement of the carrier that sells the device. And the lock is meant to ensure that the phone can't be used on any other operator's network until a different software code is entered to unlock the device. Carrier locks come with just about any cell phone you buy from a wireless operator. Even if you aren't buying the device directly from a particular operator but are buying it from a retailer, such as Amazon or Best Buy, and it's for a specific carrier, then most likely it has a carrier lock on it. This is regardless of whether you buy the phone with a subsidy and a two-year contract or if you buy the device at full price. An UNlocked cell phone means it can be used with any provider. You have to go to a provider and purchase a card for the phone so it will be on the Verizon or AT&T or whatever service.
1463657
Unlocked means that you can put any GSM sim card from cellphone companies on the phone and it will work correctly.
302873
It has a regular size sim card slot. Unlocked means diffefent things for different people. Usually it means activated on its network . Should mean network free. Might need to buy unlock code to be network freeThat happend with my phone. I had to complain to seller that it was not unlocked and they sent me a code. Now worka fine with Tmobile.
1444802
You can go to any carrier and request/sign up to access their network, so in this sense it is "unlocked".
2128143
not sure what unlocked means but I was able to transfer the kids number through my verizon and use it immediately with no problems.
1667890
Yes it is unlocked. Not technical problems. Just review carefully its technical limitations.
1053389
Unlocked means that the phone can be used with any carrier, so it will work with an SIM card from whatever carrier you use. It should come with a charger.
1086447
Unlocked means you are not contracted to one specific phone/data service carrier. This is important if you travel to various location often with your device were your hometown local companies do not get great service. You buy a data/micro/nano-sim card (depending on your device) from the best provider of the plan you need in the areas of your business. Here is a link to an example from T-Mobile http://www.t-mobile.com/landing/bring-your-own-tablet.html.
2222825
Yes it has! Unlocked means that you can put all SIM cards from different Provider in it
1584978
It means that this model will not work with Vonage as the supplier/provider of Voice over IP (VoIP). It does work with many VoIP providers including mine which is Nextiva. The term "Unlocked" refers to software settings in the box (phone etc) that are normally not available to the consumer. If such a box is "unlocked" it can possibly be modified to work with a service it is not normally intended to work with. Making modifications to an unlocked product generally voids its warranty, may cause it to work improperly if the modification is incorrect or the product can fail all together and not be recoverable. It means that this model will not work with Vonage as the supplier/provider of Voice over IP (VoIP). It does work with many VoIP providers including mine which is Nextiva. The term "Unlocked" refers to software settings in the box (phone etc) that are normally not available to the consumer. If such a box is "unlocked" it can possibly be modified to work with a service it is not normally intended to work with. Making modifications to an unlocked product generally voids its warranty, may cause it to work improperly if the modification is incorrect or the product can fail... » Read More It means that this model will not work with Vonage as the supplier/provider of Voice over IP (VoIP). It does work with many VoIP providers including mine which is Nextiva. The term "Unlocked" refers to software settings in the box (phone etc) that are normally not available to the consumer. If such a box is "unlocked" it can possibly be modified to work with a service it is not normally intended to work with. Making modifications to an unlocked product generally voids its warranty, may cause it to work improperly if the modification is incorrect or the product can fail all together and not be recoverable. « Show Less
1086449
Unlocked means you can take this device to a contry outside USA and connected to any data plan available on that contry (other than AT&T;)
479890
Hi Casper, locked is when you buy the phone associate with the mobile company, with a month plan and you can use only with this company, for exemple ATT . Unlocked is the phone that open and you can use with any mobile campany. That is my case I bought this Iphone in USA and I will use in Brazil.Regards
1241596
All phones are by definition unlocked. Later the Manufacturer or Carrier lock them down.