What Is An Unlocked Cell Phone?
An unlocked cell phone is simply one that is restricted by a software so that it can ONLY be used with a single carrier or network. On the other hand, an unlocked phone is simply a phone which can be used with any SIM card or carrier, and in any country.
Having said all this, if you are looking to purchase a device to be able to use abroad, you should purchase one that is fully unlocked, or if you already have a cell phone with a certain carrier, ensure you unlock it before you travel, so you are able to use it while traveling. Usually, to unlock a phone, you can get it unlocked through your carrier, or you can unlock it at a mobile store for a small fee.
What Is A Factory Unlocked Cell Phone?
A factory unlocked cell phone is simply a phone that is unlocked by the Original Equipment Manufacturer. Moreover, it means you basically purchased it from Apple directly and that it does not have any installed software that ties it to a certain carrier. So you basically bought it already unlocked, there is no need to have it unlocked if you wish to use it abroad.
Frankly, I prefer to use an unlocked mobile device, as I disguise the idea of being on a contract or as I like to think of it as locked up with a carrier for a certain period of time. Rather, I prefer to be on a month-to-month plan with my carrier, or as I like to refer to it as “FREE”, I can cancel at any time, without any penalties or anything like that.
Great Factory UNLOCKED SAMSUNG Cell Phones Under 200 Dollars:
There is a down-side to using an unlocked cell phone device : It can be costly, depending on the features of the phone you purchase. Furthermore, different phone brands will cost more than others. With all this said, I will share with you a list of Unlocked SAMSUNG cell phones for under $200.
Great Factory UNLOCKED SAMSUNG Cell Phones Under 200 Dollars:
Please note: The below list of unlocked SAMSUNG phones are ONLY compatible with GSM carriers, and not CDMA. So you cannot use them with carriers that support CDMA, such as Verizon, or Sprint.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2018 Factory Unlocked
Unlocked Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime 16GB GSM Dual SIM
Factory Unlocked Samsung Galaxy J6Plus (32/3GB)
Samsung Galaxy J6(SM-J600G) 3GB/32GB Factory Unlocked
Factory Unlocked Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus J415G (16GB)
Samsung Galaxy J4+ J415 32GB Unlocked GSM 4G LTE
Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930T – 32GB – GSM Unlocked – Black Onyx (Certified Refurbished)
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