Verizon Implements 365-Day Phone Lock Policy for TracFone Customers After FCC Rule Change
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Summary
Verizon has implemented a new 365-day lock period for phones purchased through its TracFone division, requiring customers to pay for a full year of service before devices can be unlocked. This policy change comes just one week after the Federal Communications Commission waived a previous requirement that forced Verizon to unlock phones automatically after 60 days. The 60-day rule was originally imposed as part of spectrum license restrictions and merger conditions when Verizon acquired TracFone. The new policy applies to Verizon's prepaid brands and represents a significant extension of the lock-in period for customers.
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· 4 pulledVerizon has started enforcing a 365-day lock period on phones purchased through its TracFone division
one week after the Federal Communications Commission waived a requirement that Verizon unlock handsets 60 days after they are activated on its network
Verizon was previously required to unlock phones automatically after 60 days due to restrictions imposed on its spectrum licenses and merger conditions
But an update applied today to the TracFone unlocking policy said new p
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