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Unlocked Cell Phones Lead To Carrier Freedom

Soon AT&T will lose it’s monopoly on the iPhone, with Verizon gaining an edge in the market.

But as AT&T has pointed out (in the beginning of what looks to be some mean back-and-forth advertising), Verizon is not as fast as AT&T, and iPhone users tend to be heavy on apps and social media, meaning they have certain expectations.

On the other hand, Verizon can counter, they cover more areas, so bandwidth aside, you’re less likely to have dropped calls, and it will be easier to travel.

Not sure which carrier will come out ahead? Want to avoid the battle entirely? Switch to unlocked cell phones (or a jailbroken iPhone). Once you’ve jailbroken your iPhone, you can use it to hop networks as is the ability of unlocked cell phones.

If you are locked in a contract, then consider buying unlocked cell phones online. This allows you to  look for cheaper unlocked cell phones that don’t come with carrier strings.

Then you can jump sides in the AT&T-Verizon war, using your unlocked cell phones.

Samsung SGH-z797

You already know all the cost-saving, cool-enhancing benefits of unlocked cell phones, now you just need to find the right one! Here are four good choices:

The Samsung SGH-a797 is a newer unlocked cell phone with a touchscreen that slides to reveal a full qwerty keyboard, making it great for texting and emails. With a 2mp camera, you can take photos that will be great for sharing on twitter or uploading onto facebook.

Here’s a review of the a797.

The HTC Dash is great if you want an unlocked cell phone Blackberry style (full qwerty keyboard below a screen) with a little more style. Rounder and sleeker, the dash is a 3G phone that runs on Windows. It also has a 2mp camera.

The Samsung SGH-a887 Solstice is a touchscreen phone that has a 3mp camera with flash. An unlocked cell phone for the creative minded, it’s a style suited to cell phone photographers.

Here’s a review of the a887.

Unlocked cell phones are great for people who can’t do much with their phones, as well as people who know how to use the myriad of functions cell phones come with now.

The Android Platform is a great choice for Unlocked Cell Phones

In Europe and the developing world unlocked cell phones are common. When countries are smaller, and clustered together on the same continent, travel between them is more common, and unlocked cell phones facilitate changing carriers easily (so that roaming rates don’t get out of control-especially for data!).

You can find unlocked cell phones with 2 slots for SIM cards, facilitating carrier changing for those who travel, as well as for those who want to save money by making only in-network calls.

But to really be efficient, according to those who use unlocked cell phones with multiple SIMs, they need room for more than 2. From the third world comes the idea to build unlocked cell phones with 4 SIM cards. This would eliminate the hassle of changing SIM cards in unlocked cell phones when you change networks frequently.

Of course, unlocked cell phones with multiple SIM cards aren’t available in the US (nor is there any real demand for unlocked cell phones with multiple SIM cards yet), let alone can you easily buy (truly) unlocked cell phones from carriers. But you can find unlocked cell phones that are both new and used—giving you freedom comparable to that found outside the US.

Motorola Droid 2

Over the past two and a half years, everyone has dealt with the poor economy by tightening their belts, and for many that includes circumventing the high cost, fees, and contracts that come tied to new cell phones, and instead buying used cell phones.

Not only are used cell phones cheaper, but they are completely in the spirit of the green movement. When you buy used cell phones, your keeping e-waste out of landfills and reducing your carbon footprint (there’s also less packaging-most cell phones come with every tiny piece wrapped in an oversized piece of plastic, not to mention the display packaging).

With everything that used cell phones have going for them, used cell phones have a solid place in the future-as an economical, environmentally friendly choice.

If you’re prone to breaking your phone, dropping it in water, or losing it, used cell phones also offer a great deal, helping to offset the waste you create when you lose a phone, as well as the cost of destroying a new cell phone.

Love to be a part of the latest trends? Here are some used cell phones that are, rather, well, new:

The Samsung Behold 2 has a multitouch screen, 5mp camera (about the highest now available on cell phones), bluetooth, and built in GPS. Yet, it still retains many of the buttons and features familiar to Samsung users, making it a great upgrade for anyone who’s been holding on to their old Samsung for a little too long. Bonus? It runs on Android, the current “it” OS.

Speaking of Android, the Motorola Droid 2 is available for a great priced as a used cell phone. With a built in QWERTY keyboard, 5mp camera with LED flash, and all the other bells and whistles, it’s perfect for anyone who wants to get the most out of their smart phone, or if you just want to look cool.

And  of course, we can’t talk about looking cool without mentioning the elusive Apple iPhone. Continually selling out, the used cell phones market is a great place to score one at a bargain of a price (especially given the demand!). Bonus? This 3G iPhone is unlocked, so you can use it on any GSM network.

The new and fancy HTC Aria runs on Android

Whether you’re in the market for a refurbished Blackberry, jailbroken iPhone, or just a cheaper alternative to what carriers sell, used cell phones offer a lot of options.

How do you choose the right used cell phones?

• Make sure the seller is honest. Cellular Trendz has a 30 day warranty so you can ensure your phone is functional.
• Do you want a camera? “mp”, or megapixel, tells you the quality. 5 is about as high as most cell phones are currently offering. Some cell phones can zoom, and some have an led flash.
• Do you want a smartphone? Smartphones require data plans, which can be expensive (it’s usually best to get an unlimited plan, as charges above your regular rate can be outlandish).
• Do you want to use apps? The industry leaders for app stores are the iPhone, Blackberries, and Android, all of which are available as used cell phones.
• Are you just looking for a simple phone at a great price? Then I recommend checking out the Nokia section of our used cell phones, in particular the just in Nokia 2600.
• Do you want a touchscreen or a full qwerty keyboard? Both are available among used cell phones, and some phones even have both.
• Pick a carrier, if you like the one you’re with, or choose an unlocked cell phone, which offers you increased freedom.

Whatever your preferences when choosing used cell phones, make sure to check out Cellular Trendz comparison tool, as well as there amazing repair program.