Verizon starts requiring 365 days of paid service before it will unlock phones

Verizon has started enforcing a 365-day lock period on phones purchased through its TracFone division, one week after the ...

Verizon customers will have to wait to unlock their phone going forward — here’s why

The FCC approved a waiver to the 60-day phone unlock rule after a Verizon petition. Here's what that means for you.
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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

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.

Your next Verizon phone will stay locked until 2027

The 365-day lock is here ...
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Verizon carriers start switching to 365-day device unlock policy, up from 60 days

After the FCC lifted a restriction on how soon carriers need to unlock devices, Verizon has extended its device ...

Verizon just got permission to keep your phone locked for longer

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