Verizon gets approval to lock phones longer, making it harder for customers to leave

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

The FCC wants mobile carriers to unlock every smartphone within 60 days of activation

If you've ever struggled to get your smartphone unlocked, then you should appreciate the FCC's latest initiative. On Thursday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the agency require ...
Yahoo

FCC rule would make carriers unlock all phones after 60 days

The FCC wants to make it significantly easier for consumers to unlock their phones from their carriers, proposing that all devices must be unlockable just 60 days after purchase. How this will ...
The Verge

The FCC wants to make it easier to unlock cellphones

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The FCC announced a proposed rule that would require mobile providers to unlock consumers’ phones within 60 ...
ABC News

'It's Time to Legalize Cell Phone Unlocking,' Says White House

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 ...
techtimes

FCC Proposes New Rule to Make Carriers Unlock All Mobile Phones After 60 Days

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has unveiled a proposal to simplify the process for consumers to unlock their mobile phones from carrier restrictions. Under the new rule suggested by ...