The FCC approved a waiver to the 60-day phone unlock rule after a Verizon petition. Here's what that means for you.

Verizon is making it significantly more difficult to switch carriers by locking your iPhone or Android phone for much longer than before.

A waiver issued Monday by the FCC means you’ll have to wait longer or pay off your phone’s balance earlier to take a phone ...

The Federal Communications Commission revised a long-standing rule that required Verizon Communications to unlock its mobile ...

For almost two years, it was illegal to unlock your new smartphone. Now carriers’ grip on users’ smartphones has been loosened by several key pieces of legislation. As of February 11, no carrier can ...

The revision effectively removes an unlocking timeframe unique to Verizon among major US carriers. Previously, the company ...

Fingerprint unlocking, with all its flaws and sensitivities, is an increasingly popular way to unlock your smartphone. That method is headed to your front door, too. Smart locks are beginning to ...