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 approved a waiver to the 60-day phone unlock rule after a Verizon petition. Here's what that means for you.
After the FCC lifted a restriction on how soon carriers need to unlock devices, Verizon has extended its device ...
The digital communication landscape is fraught with complex legal issues that govern the use and ownership of mobile devices. A pivotal aspect of this landscape is IMEI unlocking, a process that has ...
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt stricter rules on smartphone unlocking. In an October 31 meeting, the ...
Verizon has just won its FCC petition to change the rule around unlocking phones to a less user-friendly policy. Here are the details.
Verizon has started enforcing a 365-day lock period on phones purchased through its TracFone division, one week after the ...
If you've ever struggled to get your smartphone unlocked, then you should appreciate the FCC's latest initiative. On Thursday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the agency require ...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has good news for America’s biggest telecom company, Verizon. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the US agency has reversed its smartphone ...