[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Connectivity

unlocked

A phone not tied to one carrier, accepting any SIM.

Also known as: SIM-free unlocked phone

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

unlocked — A phone not tied to one carrier, accepting any SIM.

This connectivity term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: roaming carrier.

Related Technical Terms

carrier
A mobile network operator. Connectivity
roaming
Using your plan on another carrier's network. Connectivity
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