If I get an Unlocked Phone.. or flashed?

Well first, is unlocked phones and flashed phones the same thing?

I have Cricket for a phone service. Will I still be able to get picture messages and internet for Cricket if I get a Verizon or tmobile phone?!

Thanks!!

If you get a T-mobile phone, unlock it to use GSM carriers . To unlock it , use unlock code . You can get it from any of the online vendors like Unlock-Zone.com to unlock it . If you buy verizon phone, you need to flash it to use with cricket ..