Verizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule

The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a ...

Verizon starts requiring 365 days of paid service before it will unlock phones

Verizon has started enforcing a 365-day lock period on phones purchased through its TracFone division, one week after the ...
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Switching carriers gets harder as FCC lets Verizon end automatic 60-day unlocking

People often buy smartphones expecting freedom. The freedom to switch carriers. The freedom to ...
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Verizon no longer needs to unlock phones after 60 days, thanks to FCC

The FCC lifted a restriction that required Verizon to automatically unlock devices after 60 days, allowing the company to ...

FCC Clears Path for Verizon to Keep Phones Locked Longer, Raising Consumer Concerns

The Federal Communications Commission has approved a policy shift that allows Verizon to keep smartphones locked to its ...