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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Verizon no longer has to automatically unlock your phone after 60 days and their new unlock policy could be ...

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