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Nov 26, 2014 5:49:29 AM

Choosing the best option for your mobile needs

When it comes to purchasing a phone, most people usually go to one of their local mobile networkoperators (MNOs) to purchase their desired device on a subsidy, contract or at full price. Regardless ofhow you opt to pay for your mobile, the phone you are getting your hands on is specifically locked tothe carrier you purchased it from. On the other hand we are also able to opt for unlocked cell phones.These "burner phones" are not tied to any particular carrier and as such can be used with any cellularcarrier that utilizes GSM. They are typically sold by mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that rely

on the infrastructure and most other things provided by the MNO. In this article I hope to bring to lightthe major differences between these 2 types of mobile phones and ultimately help you decide whichone is better for your needs!

To lock, or to unlock, that is the question!

Below is the table MVNO explained: Locked VS unlocked cell phones! See the differences betweenlocked (MNO) and unlocked (MVNO) cell phones and our verdict!

Wait, there's more!

Apart from these notable differences there are a bunch of other reasons why unlocked cell phones aresuperior, but it would be unfair not to go into a bit more detail on some of the potential downfalls ofpurchasing unlocked devices.

Turning a negative to a positive

Whilst anyone can unlock a cell phone with the right know-how and/or the right piece of unlockingsoftware/code, others may be more complicated to unlock and might require a professional unlockingservice to get the job done. The problem with using third-party software is that in many cases in is notgenuine and it may be riddled with viruses or malware that will change your phone's settings and maycripple the usability of it and lead to it breaking down.

In order to avoid this pitfall one should opt to purchase unlocked cell phones that have beenprofessionally unlocked by the mobile manufacturer. This ensures that the mobile you get your handson will not break down on you as the right unlocking procedures have been followed!

The other thing that might deter one from purchasing an unlocked phone is its price tag. Lockedphones that are purchased directly from local carriers, unlocked and sold without subsidized costs oron a contract are quite pricey for most people looking to abstain from subscribing to a contract. Thiscan be dealt with by MVNOs by purchasing low cost, high quality "factory unlocked devices" directlyfrom a mobile manufacturer. Not only will the MVNO save money and time unlocking the phonethemselves, but they will be able to offer more competitive rates and have a wider selection ofmobiles for users to choose from!

AMGOO Telecom designs and manufactures Unlocked 3G Enabled GSM Smartphones that addressthe needs of local end users without increasing the prices of those devices, ensuring that our handsetsare accessible to as many end-users as possible. To get your hands on our catalog of unlockeddevices click the icon below and discover our idea's made mobile!

Topics: MVNO, unlocked cell phones