When dealing with an unlocked or locked phone, the question is whether or not the device can work on a specific wireless network that's different than the network the phone was designed to work on. An ...

I'm looking for an unlocked phone to buy for a friend with Verizon (he can't afford to switch from his ancient phone). Unfortunately, a look through Amazon reveals that unlocked Verizon smartphones ...

Verizon has added the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro to the list of unlocked devices it has tested and certified to run on its network. This enables activation of these unlocked phones on Verizon, ...

Back in the days, OnePlus' product story was so much simpler with one or at most two models to choose from that's consistent in all markets. Now those in the US have a few decisions to make, although ...

We were on Verizon here in NE Georgia since they had the only reliable connections in the boondocks. For two unlocked phones from Google the cost was $150/month. Spectrum came along and they also use ...

While OnePlus is releasing a Verizon-compatible 8 Pro, users have been assured that the unlocked model would also work on Big Red. Unfortunately, users are discovering a different situation. A long ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Last November, Verizon introduced Test Drive in beta, a 30-day trial of its 5G network for compatible ...

Shopping for a new phone can be overwhelming, especially when you see terms like "locked" and "unlocked." While these may sound like something to do with security, they actually indicate whether you ...

Update, May 1, 2020 (1:30AM ET): According to an update from Android Police, unlocked OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro models will now work on Verizon’s network. The carrier has reportedly certified ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Back in the early days of smartphones, options for ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. UPDATE 4/30: Verizon and OnePlus have no time for that initial “June” timeline. Both the unlocked OnePlus 8 ...

TL;DR: How do I know if my phone is unlocked? You can contact your carrier to see if your phone is eligible for unlocking. Another way to check is to insert a SIM card from a different provider. If it ...