As cellular carriers continue to move away from offering subsided phones on a two-year contract, finding a smartphone bargain is more important than ever. While you can usually find deals on last year ...

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As part of its holiday promotions, Amazon knocks $250 off the price of the unlocked version of its Fire Phone. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT professional.

Unlocked phones are arguably the most affordable and best value way to buy a new handset, offering low costs and flexibility across a wide range of both budget and flagship devices. Unlocked phones ...

No contracts? No problem. CNET takes a look at some of the best handsets you can get without a carrier commitment. Jessica is a passionate content strategist and team leader across the CNET family of ...

There was a time when getting a new cellphone felt like signing a mortgage — except with worse terms. You'd walk into a carrier store, pick out a shiny new phone, and they'd practically hand it over ...