Aloha Carol, thank you for finding the opportunity to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A36. Yes, the advertised Galaxy A36 is factory unlocked. It is compatible with the following carriers: AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Google Fi, H2O Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to Support. Thank you for choosing Samsung! - Debra