Verizon wants to lock your phones for 6 months or longer, instead of 60 days

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon has petitioned the FCC to waive its 60-day phone unlocking requirements. The company has proposed waiving the unlocking rule because it encourages bad actors to exploit unlocked devices and harms its business. Verizon pointed out that the industry standard for providers not subject to the 60-day rule is a minimum of six months or longer. Verizon is asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to waive rules that require it to unlock mobile phones after 60 days. The carrier has argued that the current policy results in device fraud and international trafficking and puts it at a disadvantage compared to its rivals. In a formal petition dated May 19, 2025, Verizon urged the FCC to waive the unlocking obligation “until such time as the Commission decides on an appropriate industry-wide approach for the unlocking of wireless devices.” The company claims the current rule encourages bad actors to exploit unlocked devices for profit, ... Read full article.