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

The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a ...

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

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 Federal Communications Commission revised a long-standing rule that required Verizon Communications to unlock ​its mobile ...

Verizon has quietly rolled out a major change to its prepaid phone policies, reinstating a full 12-month device lock for ...

Verizon can keep phones locked to its network for longer after the Federal Communications Commission agreed to waive the ...

The revision effectively removes an unlocking timeframe unique to Verizon among major US carriers. Previously, the company ...

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 ...

To unlock a Boost Mobile phone, you'll need to call the Boost Mobile Customer Care line at 1-888-266-7848. Before you can unlock your phone, it needs to have been connected to your Boost Mobile ...

Switching to a new cell phone service provider can save you hundreds of dollars per year—and there’s no need to ditch your current phone to do so. To make the move, though, you may have to first ...