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.
Droid Life

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.

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 unlocking policy.

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 ...
Yahoo

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Verizon You could ...