Prior, Verizon had a 60-day wait period before you could unlock your smartphone, but that's no longer the case. Here's what ...

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

People often buy smartphones expecting freedom. The freedom to switch carriers. The freedom to ...

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.

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 purchased from Verizon to another carrier.

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

To unlock your phone from Verizon, the phone must be 60 days past its purchase date and not flagged as lost or stolen. Your Verizon Wireless account must be in good standing where the balance is paid ...

Verizon has officially ended its 60-day automatic iPhone unlocking policy for prepaid brands. Here is why users on Visible ...

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

Verizon now has the freedom to pull a lever that will make it more difficult for customers to switch phone carriers.

The FCC waives a 2007 “handset unlocking” rule that regulators say helped fuel phone theft and fraud, exploiting Verizon cell phone users for years.

The waiver will allow Verizon to unlock your phone after you finish paying it off, or following the end of your contract. The waiver will allow Verizon to unlock your phone after you finish paying it ...