# What to Consider Before You Buy an Unlocked Smartphone

> You may have heard people talk about unlocked smartphones. An unlocked smartphone will work on more than one service provider (such as Verizon, AT&T, Xfinity, or T-Mobile).

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/before-you-buy-unlocked-phones-577494?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6800069333b428e8e107e326)
- **Published:** 2025-04-16
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #smartphones #unlocked #before #consider #advantages #disadvantages #heard #mobile
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