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Buying an unlocked cellphone means you have the liberty to choose whichever carrier offers you the best plan, and switch to another whenever it's convenient for you. I've done it this way for many years, and have been able to take advantage of some sweet deals and perks from carriers trying to convince me to switch.
If this sounds fun to you, then you're going to need to start by buying an unlocked phone—but that doesn't mean you need to spend $800, $900, or more than $1,000. Here, I've rounded up th