The term unlock and Verizon are mutually exclusive since there's no such thing with their phones. Verizon must put the ESN in their network for the phone to be usable with them. They don't have to do ...

Eli covered the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom, streaming and sports. He previously worked as a technology reporter at USA Today. The Federal Communications Commission is considering a ...

Verizon has made a move to keep phones locked to its network for more than 60 days. In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the carrier has requested the agency to waive off the ...

Verizon petitioned the Trump administration to let it lock phones to its network for longer periods of time, making it harder for customers to switch to other carriers. The Biden-era Federal ...

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In the U.S., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a rule requiring carriers to unlock phones within 60 days of purchase. According to Wired, two of the largest carriers, AT&T and ...

Prepaid phone plans have become a popular alternative to traditional contract plans, especially among budget-conscious consumers. These plans offer flexibility, fewer long-term commitments and more ...

It feels like the issue should have been resolved by now, but alas, seventeen years after the launch of the original iPhone and we’re still arguing about carrier device locking. T-Mobile and AT&T this ...