Unlocking Phone Service

FCC revises Verizon phone unlocking rules

Verizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule

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. The change will make it harder for people to switch from Verizon to other carriers.

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FCC Unties Verizon From 60-Day Phone-Unlocking Rule

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Droid Life · 11h

Verizon Convinces FCC to Kill Its 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule and That’s Bad

Android

FCC moves forward with rule to unlock phones within 60 days

Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed a new rule requiring wireless carriers to unlock phones within 60 days of activation. The proposed rule has moved a step forward ...

Android Authority

FCC's new 60-day phone unlocking policy isn't everyone's cup of tea

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 ...

CNET

A New FCC Rule Could Force Carriers to Unlock Phones After 60 Days

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 ...

Dallas Morning News

Jim Rossman: Unlocking your phone

Many people don’t realize if they buy their phone from their phone company, it will be locked to prevent it from working on the networks of any other carrier. (Jim Rossman/TNS)(Jim Rossman / TNS) ...

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