I'm upgrading from a Treo 600. Any suggestion on a good unlocked smartphone under $200 without carrier branding? [more inside]
posted by Mr_Thirdworld on Aug 29, 2009 - 14 answers

Help! My iPhone has decided to not connect to any cell-phone network. [more inside]
posted by ComeUndone on Jun 22, 2009 - 8 answers

I want an HTC Magic, badly. T-Mobile is sitting on it for probably the rest of the summer in order to prevent cannibalizing G1 sales. But I know they're for sale by Vodafone and Rogers will be shipping them in the next couple of weeks. What are the best practices for buying an unlocked cellphone? [more inside]
posted by Plutor on May 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I buy a cheap unlocked GSM 900/1800 mobile phone (one that will work in Europe with prepaid SIM cards) in Manhattan? I'm looking to spend less than $50, if such a thing is possible.
posted by enoent on Apr 24, 2009 - 12 answers

Is it safe to restore an iPhone unlocked with AnySIM? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Feb 7, 2009 - 3 answers

If my Irish friend orders the Nokia 7500 Prism from the UK, will it be unlocked when he gets it? [more inside]
posted by Wilder on Dec 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Where can one buy an unlocked GSM phone in Manhattan? Not smartphones or iphones, but common phones like a RAZR for example.
posted by falameufilho on Dec 12, 2007 - 4 answers

Cellphone Filter: Will unlocking a cellphone give you access to features that the service provider disables? [more inside]
posted by slavlin on Aug 8, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm a customer of Verizon Wireless in New Jersey. If I purchase an "unlocked", refurbished Motorola V3 RAZR can I use it with my current Verizon service/phone #? [more inside]
posted by de void on Jul 24, 2007 - 7 answers

Is an unlocked smartphone right for me? Or should I wait til my contract lapses? [more inside]
posted by Eideteker on Jul 2, 2007 - 8 answers

Why are the phones on ebay so cheap? I can't see where the profit comes from. [more inside]
posted by spaceman_spiff on Apr 9, 2007 - 13 answers

Help me find a Sony Ericsson K790a or K550i and figure out how unlocked phones work with US service providers, pretty please! [more inside]
posted by Asherah on Feb 18, 2007 - 13 answers

What are some reputable sources in the United States for an unlocked GSM cell phone? [more inside]
posted by nathan_teske on Jul 8, 2005 - 9 answers

Anyone have any recommendations on a good place to buy cell phones? [more inside]
posted by mrg on Jun 19, 2005 - 7 answers

I'd like to get a new Motorola Razr. But I have questions regarding my existing account, unlocked phones, etc. [more inside]
posted by o2b on Apr 19, 2005 - 10 answers

Cell phone(s): Can anyone tell me what "unlocked" means when referring to a cell phone? I see this on eBay quite a bit.
posted by johnj on Feb 2, 2005 - 8 answers