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What does it mean to say a cell phone is "unlocked"? If I buy a replacement T-Mobile phone on eBay does it need to say unlocked? Join or Log In to answer.

-fiera121 (657Q / 1303A)
Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:00am

Unlocked allows a phone locked to one network to be used on another. if you buy a t-mobile phone and want to use it on t-moble's network you do NOT need it to be unlocked.

-wdreiling (13Q / 2974A) Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:02am

its where it can be on any service Crystal

-crystal1987 (302Q / 90A) Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:02am

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Almost. it only works for GSM Service (where you need a SIM card) an unocked TMO phone will not work with Verizon but will work with say ATT.

-wdreiling (13Q / 2974A) Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:03am

Thanks, all!

-fiera121 (657Q / 1303A) Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:07pm

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