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 ...

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

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. The change to the FCC's ...

Verizon has quietly rolled out a major change to its prepaid phone policies, reinstating a full 12-month device lock for customers using TracFone and several related brands.

Verizon has updated a major policy consumers aren't too thrilled about.

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.

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 after ...

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 ...

In one of the industry's first effort to allay customer concerns since regulations went into effect six weeks ago that make it illegal to unlock your cellphone, AT&T is telling you to relax, they'll ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Verizon logo, as seen at a store in Washington, DC. - Credit: Kevin Carter/Getty Images A waiver issued Monday by the FCC ...