Verizon customers will have to wait to unlock their phone going forward — here’s why

The FCC approved a waiver to the 60-day phone unlock rule after a Verizon petition. Here's what that means for you.

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 ...
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FCC urged to address carriers’ restrictive policies on smartphone unlocking

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt stricter rules on smartphone unlocking. In an October 31 meeting, 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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The FCC wants mobile carriers to unlock every smartphone within 60 days of activation

If you've ever struggled to get your smartphone unlocked, then you should appreciate the FCC's latest initiative. On Thursday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the agency require ...