hello, looking to buy a new phone thru Gazelle, my. so my questions is would it be better to buy a t-mobile phone , or a unlocked phone? any pros or cons. if i get a t-mobile phone? and if i did buy a t-mobile phone can t-mobile unlock it if needed?
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Buying a device, I would personally recommend a SIM unlocked model. That way, you aren't stuck with it being locked to T-Mobile. For used devices or devices not purchased directly from T-Mobile or an authorized retailer. T-Mobile will not be able to SIM unlock the device. Used devices sold using sites like Ebay can only be SIM unlocked at the request of the original owner and they have to meet all of the SIM Unlock Policy requirements.
https://www.t-mobile.com/responsibility/consumer-info/policies/sim-unlock-policy
If you want to buy a second hand device, make sure the device has not be reported lost or stolen. Sites like swappa.com have an excellent used market where devices can only be sold as advertised and are checked to ensure they aren't blacked before being allowed to be sold.
t-mobile would not unlock it?
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I've unlocked a Tmobile phone a long time ago that I purchased on Ebay that was sold locked after I met the usage requirements but like
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