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Why do carriers lock the cell phones they sell you.
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Gazelle The Horn - What is a locked phone and why do carriers lock them?
Are you considering switching cell phone carriers? First, you need to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone. This guide will help you better...
CNET - Confused about locked vs. unlocked phones? Ask Maggie explains
In this edition of her advice column, CNET`s Marguerite Reardon explains the differences between locked and unlocked phones and helps a reader figure out how to get an unlocked device. She also advises a reader looking to bring an unlocked Samsung GS4 to Virgin Mobile.
ExtremeTech - All US carriers now required to unlock off-contract cell phones - ExtremeTech
As of today, the major wireless companies have agreed to mutually set policies that enable cell phone unlocking on both ...
www.smartmobilephonesolutions.com - Locked vs. Unlocked Cell Phones | Smart Mobile Phone Solutions Are you wondering what the differences are between a locked and an unlocked cell phone? Are you looking for some ways that you might be able to tell the two types of phones apart? Look no further this guide explains the primary differences between a locked and unlocked cell phone as well as some methods that you can use to tell the two apart.
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They Feel Like They Own Part Of My Phone
Carriers are selling smartphones with MSRP of $599 - $799.
There would normally be a 33% - 40% markeup for the reseller of electronic equiptment. The carrier forgoes this profit and also kicks in some more subsidy in order to sell you a smart phone for a very low price of around $199.
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LInks
They dont want people to switch carriers.