Majority of GS phone come locked, to ensure that the device can only be used with the one specific service provider and network.

Unlocking your device allows you to switch between multiple service providers and networks around the world using an Activated SIM card.

One Major benefit of Unlocking your phone is the increased resale value. With the cell phone industry constantly evolving and new phones being released every month. Consumers are switching there devices more frequently as newer and fastest models are being released.

If you planned on selling your old device(s), Unlock it first! You will have a much easier time selling it. Unlocked cell phones usually sell for 30% more than a locked cell phone. Reason being, an unlocked phone is able to be used on any GSM network. So the person purchasing the phone is not locked to one carrier, which attracts more buyers who can use the phone with their carrier.