Unlocked device
Pricing Models
An unlocked device is a used handset with no carrier or network restriction, able to operate on any compatible network worldwide.
Unlocked status is a significant price variable in secondary markets because it determines addressable buyer pool. A SIMlocked device can only be sold to buyers on the locking carrier or in the locking geography, while an unlocked device can be sold anywhere. This typically translates to a 10 to 30% price premium for unlocked over locked variants of the same model and condition, with the spread varying by carrier, model popularity, and geography. Pricing intelligence must track locked and unlocked variants as distinct SKUs rather than treating them as the same product.