At the time of writing, Verizon only requires customers to keep the phone locked for 60 days. If this petition goes through, it will put the company on par with AT&T's six-month period.

Verizon says the 60-day phone unlocking rule it currently has to follow is outdated, proposing that the FCC waive it in favor of better industry practices.

Verizon wants to lock subscribers to its network for a longer period of time, and has asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission [PDF] to extend how long customers must wait before a Verizon ...

Verizon's current duration is 60 days. That's about to leap up to 6 months. ... Verizon Wants Your Phones to Stay Locked for Six Months; Triple the Current Duration. Image: Verizon.

Verizon may soon make it harder for customers to switch carriers or unlock their phones early. The company is reportedly seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the ...

If you change your myPlan, the price lock will reset for an additional three years. Sowmyanarayan Sampath, Verizon Consumer CEO, said the company's goal is to provide more value and "peace of mind." ...

At the time of writing, Verizon only requires customers to keep the phone locked for 60 days. If this petition goes through, it will put the company on par with AT&T's six-month period.