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Verizon Wants to Lock Phones Longer Like AT&T and T-Mobile
Verizon wants to lock subscribers to its network for a longer period of time, and has asked the U.S. Federal Communications ...
Verizon seeks FCC approval to lock phones for 6 months: Here's what you need to know
Verizon seeks FCC approval to extend its device lock period from 60 days to six months, aligning with AT&T’s policy.
Verizon tries to get out of merger condition requiring it to unlock phones
During Trump's first term, the FCC granted Verizon a partial waiver allowing it to lock phones for 60 days to fight fraud.
Verizon wants to lock your phones for 6 months or longer, instead of 60 days
Verizon says the 60-day phone unlocking rule it currently has to follow is outdated, proposing that the FCC waive it in favor of better industry practices.
Verizon wants to wait longer before unlocking your phone
Verizon has asked the Federal Communications Commission to get rid of the rule requiring it to unlock phones after 60 days. In a letter to the FCC spotted by LightReading, Verizon claims the current ...
Did Apple get too big for its own good? With Daring Fireball’s John Gruber
Daring Fireball’s John Gruber discusses the future of the App Store and why Apple’s court losses are such a big deal.
Verizon wants to keep your phone locked for 6 months — here's why
According to a recent report from Ars Technica, Verizon is currently petitioning the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Trump administration to allow it to lock phones for a total of six ...