are all freedom phones unlocked?
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Rogers, Telus and Freedom Mobile all told CBC News they will now unlock all phones locked to their network, free of charge, for any individual or small business — as long as the phone isn't flagged as lost or stolen.
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An unlocked phone means you can use it with whatever carrier your phone can connect to. An unlocked GSM phone can connect to GSM networks, like T-Mobile. ... An unlocked phone means you can use it with whatever carrier your phone can connect to. An unlocked GSM phone can connect to GSM networks, like T-Mobile.
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All phones sold directly from Google are unlocked, and many phones from other manufacturers like Samsung and Motorola are sold directly and SIM unlocked, too. For the rest of the phones out there, there's really only one fool-proof way to check: try it.
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The term "locked" typically refers to a device that can only be used on the Sprint network and cannot be activated on a competing carrier's network. An "unlocked" device is no longer locked to Sprint's network and the user may attempt to activate it on another carrier's network.
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An unlocked phone is a phone that is not tied to any specific carrier, while a universal phone is not tied to any specific network. In many cases, phones are both unlocked and universal. ... Here in the US for example, AT&T and T-Mobile are GSM networks while Sprint and Verizon use CDMA.
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Unlocking a U.S. Cellular phone Since February 1, 2016, all of U.S. Cellular's 4G LTE devices are sold unlocked, and those sold before that date are about to be unlocked through an over-the-air update, so make sure your device is up to date before contacting U.S. Cellular about unlocking.
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These days most phones sold by Optus are unlocked by default so you might not need to do anything to set your phone free. But if you bought your phone a long time ago, or if you bought it on a prepaid plan, it might be a different story.
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UNLOCKED PHONES CAN BE PURCHASED WITH AND WITHOUT A SIM CARD To recap though: SIM free is the sale of a phone without a SIM card. A SIM free phone may be locked to a network. Locked handsets only work with SIM cards from one particular service provider.
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All unlocked phones work on carriers that use GSM networks. Popular U.S. carriers that use GSM networks include AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Simple Mobile and Tracfone. Most foreign carriers also use GSM networks. You will need to use a SIM card from a GSM provider to get service for your unlocked phone.
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Verizon states on its Device Unlocking Policy page, "We do not lock our 4G LTE devices, and no code is needed to program them for use with another carrier. We do not lock our 3G devices, other than our non-iPhone 3G World Devices." ... Verizon's 3G Prepaid Phone-in-the-Box phones can be unlocked after 12 months of service.
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All of our SIM free phones come unlocked, so you can choose whichever network you like – while Samsung Galaxy phones have to be used in the UK. ... Why should I buy a SIM free phone from Carphone Warehouse?
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Unlocking my Phone A non-Lucky Mobile phone needs to be unlocked and compatible with our network before we can activate your Lucky Mobile SIM Card. If you bought your phone from another provider, there's a good chance that it's locked. You will need to contact your previous provider to have them unlock your phone.
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The difference is that a locked phone has a software code on it that prevents you from using it on another network. An unlocked phone either doesn't have the software lock on it or someone was able to get a code that unlocks the software.
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Unlocked just means any SIM will work in the phone. ... A refurbished phone has been used at one point, but repaired/restored to it's original condition, either by the original manufacturer or a third party. This is specified, generally. An unlocked phone will work on any cellular network.
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An unlocked iPhone can be used on any network, while a locked handset is tied to just one. The iPhones you pay full price for (typically from the Apple Store) are unlocked by default. But an iPhone bought from a network, usually as part of an ongoing network plan, will be locked.
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In almost every case, refurbished phones are unlocked so they'll work with every network and if that's not the case you'll know it up front. The other advantage of an unlocked phone is that you're not tied down to a contract for any period of time, either.
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All Three phones, tablets and dongles now come unlocked. All Three mobile phones, tablets and dongles bought after 1st January 2014 are unlocked. ... Those who've got an older Three phone don't miss out either, because they can pop into their local 3 store to get their phone unlocked for free.