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.

Following FCC changes, Verizon has announced an updated device unlocking policy, with the carrier no longer automatically ...

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

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

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

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

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.

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 ...

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission revised a long-standing rule that required Verizon Communications to unlock its mobile phones 60 days after ...