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

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

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.

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

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 ...

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

Some Verizon customers using iPhones or Android phones may not appreciate the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision on Monday, which granted the carrier's request to lock handsets to its ...

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

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 ...

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

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