Verizon has started enforcing a 365-day lock period on phones purchased through its TracFone division, one week after the ...

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.

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

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

Verizon has quietly rolled out a major change to its prepaid phone policies, reinstating a full 12-month device lock for ...

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.

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

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

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 ...

Eli covered the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom, streaming and sports. He previously worked as a technology reporter at USA Today. The Federal Communications Commission is considering a ...

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