Droid Life

T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

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.
Laweekly

The Legal Tapestry of IMEI Unlocking: A Comprehensive Guide

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 ...

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.
Android

FCC urged to address carriers’ restrictive policies on smartphone unlocking

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 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 ...
Indiatimes

America’s biggest telecom company can now save hundreds of millions of dollars as FCC takes U-turn on smartphone unlocking rule

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 ...