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Did you know that you can buy a smartphone unlocked? What exactly does that mean? Well unlocked means you are not tied to any specific phone carrier or contract. You are basically a free agent with cell phone companies!

Having an unlocked phone means you shop for a new phone or plan on your time rather than when your carrier says to. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard from friends and family that they are stuck with a phone with a broken screen because they are not eligible for a new phone or they are stuck with a carrier that doesn’t work well in the new area they moved in to.

Oh and if you travel internationally, an unlocked phone is the way to go!

Best Buy is jumping into the relatively low awareness market of unlocked phones. They have great sales going on right now on Samsung, Huawei, Moto, Sony, BLU, Alcatel and ZTE smartphones.

Shop your favorite brand during the Unlocked Smartphone Savings Event.

Some of the offers include:

Moto:

• Offer: Save $50 on Select Moto Mods with purchase of Moto Z Play
• Valid Dates: 10/30/16-11/5/16

Huawei:

• Offer: Save $50 on the Honor 8 by Huawei plus get a free case, selfie stick and extra charging cable
• Valid Dates: 10/30/16-11/12/16

Samsung:

• Offer: Save $100 on the Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
• Valid Dates: 10/30/16-11/12/16

BLU:

• Offer: Save $40 on the BLU Life XL
• Valid Dates: 11/6/16-11/12/16

Sony:

• Offer: Save $50 on the Sony XPERIA X Compact
• Valid Dates: 10/30/16-11/12/16

Disclaimer for all offers listed: Offer valid 10/30/16-11/12/16. Phones, service and coverage not available in all markets. Available in New Jersey. No dealers. See a Blue Shirt for details. 4G/4G LTE not available in all markets. Products must be purchased on same receipt to receive bundle/package savings. 

Learn more about unlocked phones and check out unlocked phone specials at your local Best Buy.