Re: [PLUG] OT: Unlocked Cell Phones

["Eric H. Johnson" <ejohnson@camalytics.com>]

Casey,

I will add one thing that I do not think has been mentioned. As of February
of this year, carriers are required to unlock phones on request once the
contract period is over. Thus, if you purchase a phone outright from any
source, you should be able to unlock it. I did this when the S6 came out, I
purchased it outright but through T-Mobile because I wanted the wifi calling
without having to go through hoops to get the same number for outgoing and
incoming calls.

I have not unlocked it, but in the default T-Mobile apps folder is an app
that unlocks the phone.

Regards,
Eric  


I'm planning to replace my smartphone, and I want to get one that is
unlocked.

AS far as I know the only potential pitfalls to purchasing my own unlocked
phone are compatibility with the 2 competing network standards, and a
potential lack of warranty for some unlocked phones (at least, for the
android ones sold by Amazon)


Are there other issues I should be aware of before spending $300 - $500 for
a new phone?
--
Casey Bralla

Chief Nerd in Residence
The NerdWorld Organisation
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