So you want to buy an Unlocked Phone?

You might have gone over the list of devices that your carrier offers and don’t like any of them. Or you might have found another device on another site which you prefer over listed devices. There are few things to consider before you make that purchase. But the most important one in my opinion is to check for coverage.

Go to your target device’s web site and check for Network Compatibility. What bands does it support? Does your (target) carrier support those bands? Not only that, if you have service already in your area, you should install an app like SignalCheck. This will tell you on what band/frequency you are connecting and will give you better idea about it.

Alternately, you can use a site like FrequencyCheck.com to see if the device supports the bands you are interested in. It will even assist you with comparing against other phones and search devices that support a particular band as well. Not only that, you can also check if a particular phone will work in another country under a different carrier. So, if you travel a lot and especially abroad, it really helps to know how well your device will work under different carriers.