The FCC approved a waiver to the 60-day phone unlock rule after a Verizon petition. Here's what that means for you.

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.

The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a ...

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

According to Ofcom, nearly half of mobile phone customers who try to unlock their phone find it difficult, while more than a third of people who decide against switching mobile phone networks said the ...

The Federal Communications Commission revised a long-standing rule that required Verizon Communications to unlock ​its mobile ...

I want to buy a new music phone but it's a T-Mobile pay-as-you-go handset and I'm currently on an O2 contract. I still have a few months left on the contract but I really want to change my phone. Is ...

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

Switching to a new cell phone service provider can save you hundreds of dollars per year—and there’s no need to ditch your current phone to do so. To make the move, though, you may have to first ...

A strange glitch is allowing users to network unlock T-Mobile Samsung phones. The glitch appears to work regardless of your phone’s status with T-Mobile, essentially allowing you to bypass network ...

If you've ever struggled to get your smartphone unlocked, then you should appreciate the FCC's latest initiative. On Thursday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the agency require ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that could have potentially significant consequences for both consumers and cell phone service providers, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has brought forth a proposal ...