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Verizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule

Global Digital Times • January 12, 2026 • 5 min read
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Verizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule

FCC waives rule that forced Verizon to unlock phones 60 days after activation.

Source: Ars Technica