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Unlocked cell phones?
« on: June 30, 2017, 01:50:13 PM »
What's the difference between a factory unlocked and a network unlocked cell phone?
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Re: Unlocked cell phones?
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2017, 02:36:39 PM »
Quote from: Monkeyleg on June 30, 2017, 01:50:13 PM
What's the difference between a factory unlocked and a network unlocked cell phone?

Nothing, AFAIK.  Factory unlocked won't have the network software installed, while network unlocked probably will.  For instance, I unlocked my Samsung Galaxy from AT&T so I could use it with T-Mobile.  My AT&T software in still installed, but not used now.  Also, I kept my AT&T SIM card, so I can switch back if I want.
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Re: Unlocked cell phones?
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2017, 04:59:46 PM »
Quote from: Monkeyleg on June 30, 2017, 01:50:13 PM
What's the difference between a factory unlocked and a network unlocked cell phone?

Functionally, none.

Factory phone may mean no unremoveable bloatware/malware installed by carrier.
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