2006-08-02 05:18:07 · 8 answers · asked by Jacob D 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
They are phones that let you use them on any network, not just the network that you bought the handset from originally.
It is often possible to unlock phones from high-street shops or over the internet. Failing that your operator may do it for you (they have to in the UK) but they will likely charge you - it's around £20-£30 in the UK
2006-08-02 05:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by tompagenet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlocked phones are able to use any network as long as they have a sim card. Not locke to one single network like the phones here in the US.
If you have an unlocked phone, you can go to Europe and buy a local sim card and not have to pay long distance. A huge bonus. Those phones are also more expensive.
2006-08-02 05:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by DAVID K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cell phone with the keypad unlocked
2006-08-02 05:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by psgr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cell phones that work in any network.
2006-08-02 05:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by utlcutl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to cut a long story short, they are phones that can be used with any SIM card. They are not "locked" to any service provider/network
2006-08-02 05:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by Mister Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are 'phones which are not restricted to use with one service provider. They may be used with any service provider of your choice.
2006-08-02 05:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by dmb06851 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a phone that you can just start pressing numbers and if you leave it in your bag you might bump it and accidently dial another #
2006-08-02 05:22:20 · answer #7 · answered by The King of Games 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
phones not tied to any network
2006-08-02 05:23:59 · answer #8 · answered by zion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋