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

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which ...

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

After the FCC lifted a restriction on how soon carriers need to unlock devices, Verizon has extended its device ...

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

A waiver issued Monday by the FCC means you’ll have to wait longer or pay off your phone’s balance earlier to take a phone ...

Verizon now has the freedom to pull a lever that will make it more difficult for customers to switch phone carriers.

Verizon can now lock phones longer after the FCC waives its 60-day unlocking requirement, citing fraud risks and to uniform ...

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 ...

Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed a new rule requiring wireless carriers to unlock phones within 60 days of activation. The proposed rule has moved a step forward after ...

The White House gives full support to cell phone unlocking petition. March 4, 2013 — -- The White House has responded to an online petition to make cellphone unlocking legal, and that should make ...