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

Ars Technica 2026-01-12

Summary:

FCC waives rule that forced Verizon to unlock phones 60 days after activation.

Link:

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/fcc-lets-verizon-lock-phones-for-longer-making-it-harder-to-switch-carriers/

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Tags:

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Date tagged:

01/12/2026, 19:12

Date published:

01/12/2026, 17:07