If you’re looking to carrier unlock your phone, you’re likely aware of the freedom it can provide — allowing you to switch ...

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Back in June, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation.

T-Mobile's policy says the carrier will unlock mobile devices on prepaid plans if "at least 365 days... have passed since the device was activated on the T-Mobile network." An exception allows ...

If you are still paying for your phone via a carrier's payment plan, chances are that the company will unlock your device when you pay it off. However, this differs by company, so you'll have to ...

There’s no need to worry — here’s all you need to know on how to unlock a Verizon phone. The process varies from carrier to carrier, but luckily it’s pretty straightforward with Verizon.

You can check out Straight Talk’s unlock guide right here. Once you’ve unlocked your Straight Talk phone, you can bring it to AT&T if you want, as both carriers are GSM-based. Can Verizon ...

T-Mobile and AT&T this week responded to the FCC’s proposed rule requiring providers unlock phones within 60 days of activation—even if they’re under contract and not paid off yet.

Quick tip: If the phone is already unlocked, T-Mobile's site offers a guide for using the phone with other carriers. How to unlock an Android phone on T-Mobile The process will vary slightly ...

The FCC wants to require all mobile carriers to unlock mobile phones within 60 days of activation. But neither AT&T nor T-Mobile are on board with that idea. In June, FCC Chairwoman Jessica ...

The U.S. government is considering new rules for carriers to follow when it comes to locked phones. Some carriers are not ...