Last week, the FCC granted Verizon’s request to lift a 60-day unlocking requirement stemming from its purchase of spectrum ...

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which ...

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

Verizon is making it significantly more difficult to switch carriers by locking your iPhone or Android phone for much longer than before.

Verizon has received permission from the FCC to keep phones locked for longer periods, effectively ending the 60-day ...

What's the SIM unlock policy for Verizon, T-Mobile or AT&T? These are each carrier's current device unlock policy as of 2026.

After the FCC lifted a restriction on how soon carriers need to unlock devices, Verizon has extended its device ...

Verizon can keep phones locked to its network for longer after the Federal Communications Commission agreed to waive the ...

If you’ve contemplated changing your cell phone carrier and you’d like to keep your current phone, one of the things you’ll want to do is make sure your phone is unlocked. Many people don’t realize if ...

A waiver issued Monday by the FCC means you’ll have to wait longer or pay off your phone’s balance earlier to take a phone ...

Back in June, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation. Two of the ...

There are two types of phones—those locked to a carrier and those free to use whatever carrier they want. There will come a time when you need to know which one your phone is. Thankfully, you'll have ...