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Home / Mobility / Are unlocked cell phones legal? By Sindre Lia, 27 May 2008 A reader writes in and asks whether unlocked cell phones are legally connected to American GSM networks. Reader's question: Are unlocked cell phones legal? Vanessa Editor's answer: Unlocked cell phones are legal, and here are the most popular ones: Nokia N95 8GB NAM    Similar models » Score: 83% When: March 2008 Worth: $450 Carrier: Unlocked The Nokia N95 gets an 8GB memory boost and support for North American HSDPA bands. Is this the King simply adding jewels to the crown? Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » i-mate Ultimate 9502    Similar models » When: December 2007 Worth: $750 Carrier: Unlocked The new i-mate phone features a slide-up keyboard, a VGA screen and Windows Mobile 6. We get our hands on the new device to get the scoop. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Sony Ericsson C902    Similar models » When: June 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked The new high-end CyberShot C902 has GPS location and facial-recognition auto focus. Time to throw out the point-and-shoot? Check out our hands-on gallery. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Velocity Mobile 111    Similar models » When: November 2008 Carrier: Unlocked With a full QWERTY, trackball and touchscreen, is this the winning combo for a WinMo smartphone? Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Nokia N95    Similar models » Score: 80% When: April 2007 Worth: $350 Carrier: Unlocked The phone that can do everything comes to the U.S., with GPS navigation, a 5-megapixel camera and a unique dual-slide design. Is it the best phone we've seen? Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Sony Ericsson K850    Similar models » When: October 2007 Worth: $470 Carrier: Unlocked Earlier this summer, we got our hands on Sony Ericsson's newest top-shelf Cyber Shot phone, the K850. Read our full impressions. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Nokia N78    Similar models » Score: 76% When: June 2008 Worth: $300 Carrier: Unlocked The Nokia N78 packs Wi-Fi and 3G networking into a bland-looking shell. So why was this phone ultimately a winner? Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Toshiba Portege G810    Similar models » When: June 2008 Worth: $720 Carrier: Unlocked Toshiba's Portege G810 hides Windows Mobile beneath some colorful menus and a large touchscreen. Check out our pics to see the difference. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Motorola ROKR E8    Similar models » Score: 55% When: July 2008 Worth: $200 Carrier: T-Mobile Find out why this new music phone gave our editor, Philip Berne, the heebie-jeebies in our in-depth Motorola ROKR E8 review. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Sony Ericsson Z780    Similar models » When: April 2009 Carrier: Unlocked The new Z780 is something as rare as a Sony Ericsson clamshell phone boasting Google Maps, Exchange ActiveSync and AT&T HSDPA support in one package. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » HTC Touch Cruise    Similar models » When: January 2008 Worth: $800 Carrier: Unlocked Offering GPS navigation and worldwide calling and data capabilities, HTC today unveiled its new Touch Cruise. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » HTC Touch Dual    Similar models » Score: 60% When: May 2008 Worth: $550 Carrier: Unlocked We slide open the newest member of the HTC Touch family, with a real hardware keyboard. Is this what the ailing Touch desparately needed? Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » LG KE850 Prada    Similar models » Score: 60% When: April 2007 Worth: $600 Carrier: Unlocked With stylish looks, the Prada phone is an all-touch device that stresses fashion over features. Does it have substance to match its style? Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Nokia 6210 Navigator    Similar models » When: July 2008 Worth: $360 Carrier: Unlocked The Nokia 6210 followed us as we pivoted and turned, keeping track of where we were facing. Will a compass make the difference in navigation devices? Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Samsung Giorgio Armani Phone    Similar models » Score: 51% When: December 2007 Worth: $580 Carrier: Unlocked We import the Samsung P520 Armani, styled by Giorgio Armani. Is it all style, or does it have substance as well? 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