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Who doesn’t have a cell phone these days, most of us probably can’t do without them anymore. Those who are looking to buy a cell phone have 3 options, buying unlocked phones, cell phones with service or prepaid phones. Buying a new phone is for most of us about the look of the phone, but when it comes down to choosing an unlocked phone there are some important issues to look out for.

1) Travelling Abroad

Many countries use different frequencies that the cell phones operate on. Unlocked phones come in an US or an international version. If the phone is for local use then an US version is sufficient but if you have to travel abroad a lot you need to make sure you look out for what is known as an international version.

The international unlocked phones have what is called four bandwidths. This is very important as some countries you may be travelling to use different bandwidth from state to state. An example would be roaming, so make sure to buy a ‘quad band’ phone. Most of the unlocked phones you will find online are tri band and therefore are not legally classed as true international cell phones. You will find that most truthful sellers online will tell you if the phone is international, but most are US only.

2) Internet Access

Internet access and receiving emails on a mobile phones is something that is commonly used. If this is an important feature to have on your phone then make sure to avoid China bought unlocked phones. They often do not work on your local web or WiFi, unless this is specifically specified. Although there are other unlocked international phones like the LG Shine (KE970) who will work in the US but you won’t be able to access the internet. So be sure to check this out carefully before buying your phone of choice.

3) Pay As You Go
One question that is often asked is if you can use an unlocked cell phone with Pay As You Go. The simple answer is yes, but be ware that not all do. Although generally all you need to do is put your SIM card in, and you’re ready to go!

4) Pricing

When buying unlocked phones you need to realise that you usually don’t get them for free with your chosen service provider.You need to pay for the phone yourself and the prices can be quit high. Although you could consider an international phone, because the great thing about these is that they usually offer huge price savings but the downside is that a lot of these don’t offer a warranty. Although sometimes you will be able to find some that do offer a 7 day, 30 day or even a full warranty.

If you go down the route of buying unlocked phones and you can’t do without surfing the net or staying in touch with your friends via twitter then make sure your phone of choice allows you to do so. And if you go abroad on a regular basis make sure you buy an international cell phone that has quad band capabilities, so you won’t be left speechless when it matters most.

Andrew Jameson is a gadget and electronics enthusiast and provides through his site in-depth facts and consumer feedback on newest cell phones. If you wish to find out more about buying unlocked phones or how you can save up 75% on your bills by unlocking cell phones then please visit his site.

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