Android has similar features that prevent other people from accessing data on stolen phones. The new policy could help Verizon "protect itself from competition, with the locked phones making it ...

The agreement says specifically that they cannot SIM lock their phones to their network ... the previously posted policy that we shared in September, the one Verizon called “inaccurate ...

However, in February Verizon wanted to implement a new locking policy and requested a Declaratory Ruling from the FCC allowing it to SIM lock phones for 60 days. After that, the phone would ...

For quite some time, Verizon has been the go-to major carrier if you wanted to buy an unlocked phone in the US. That’s because Verizon agreed to sell its devices unlocked after winning an ...

At the time of writing, Verizon only requires customers to keep the phone locked for 60 days ... announced in its revised food dye policy statement that it will no longer introduce any new ...

Verizon wants to lock subscribers to its network for ... allowing it to change its phone unlocking policy. Verizon claims that the 60-day unlocking requirement it is subject to leads to fraud ...

If approved, the change would align Verizon with AT&T’s policy and further tighten ... Verizon argues that extending the lock period is necessary to deter phone theft and fraud, which ultimately ...

Verizon just revealed a new price lock policy that guarantees certain plans ... This carrot usually takes the shape of a “free” phone. To that end, Verizon announced it will be giving free ...

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 ...

Thinking about switching phone carriers or upgrading to the latest iPhone or another smartphone? Verizon just rolled out a deal that might be too good to ignore. You can get a free phone on any ...

Verizon is looking to keep its devices locked to its plans for longer, meaning you may have to wait months before you can unlock or transfer your device. According to a recent report from Ars ...