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.

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.

The FCC is in the process of finalizing its new phone unlocking requirements, which could require US carriers to unlock all phones within 60 days of activation. Sure, it’s a very consumer-centric ...

The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a requirement to unlock handsets 60 days after they are activated on its network.

Verizon has started enforcing a 365-day lock period on phones purchased through its TracFone division, one week after the Federal Communications Commission waived a requirement that Verizon unlock ...

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

People often buy smartphones expecting freedom. The freedom to switch carriers. The freedom to move networks without friction. That assumption just took a hit. The Federal Communications Commission ...

The FCC lifted a restriction that required Verizon to automatically unlock devices after 60 days, allowing the company to keep devices locked within the network for the entirety of the user’s payment ...