T-Mobile and AT&T Are Fighting Requirement to Unlock Smartphones
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.
T-Mobile, AT&T oppose unlocking rule, claim locked phones are good for users
When the FCC proposed the 60-day unlocking rule in July 2024, the agency criticized T-Mobile for locking prepaid phones for a year. The NPRM pointed out that "T-Mobile recently increased its locking ...
FCC wants unlocked phone rules to change, but AT&T and T-Mobile have other ideas
Network carriers T-Mobile and AT&T released their response to the rule this week. The proposal would require carriers to ...
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AT&T and T-Mobile Claim Locked Phones Are Good, Actually
The NPRM pointed out that "T-Mobile recently increased its locking period for one of its brands, Metro by T-Mobile ... T-Mobile says it allows unlocking of fully paid-off phones that have been ...
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Metro by T-Mobile vs. Cricket Wireless: Carrier-owned prepaid brands go head-to-head
Metro by T-Mobile also offers the latest iPhones and some cheaper Android devices. While its generally disappointing that higher-end Android phones are absent considering the availability of the $ ...
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Why US telecom carriers are opposing FCC’s proposed phone unlocking rule
US telecom giants T-Mobile and AT&T opposed an FCC rule which would make it easier for consumers to unlock phones within 60 days of activation. The FCC is concerned about carrier-locked phones ...
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FCC wants unlocked phone rules to change, but AT&T and T-Mobile have other ideas
The proposal would require carriers to unlock phones ... Rulemaking, T-Mobile was specifically highlighted by FCC because of a policy where prepaid handsets sold by the sub-brand Metro are locked ...
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AT&T and T-Mobile argue unlocked phones are bad for their customers - here's why
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 ...
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Metro by T-Mobile vs. Boost Mobile: Save on a new phone with Boost
With unlimited options and plans that come with a new phone, Boost Mobile can be a great pick if you’re looking for something new. Metro by T-Mobile is a bit of a known quantity with a handful ...
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Metro By T-Mobile: How to transfer your phone number to a different carrier
If you prefer to make a call, dial *611 on your Metro by T-Mobile device. When calling from a phone that isn't associated with the network, dial 888-863-8768. You can also visit a retail location to ...
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Carriers Weigh in on FCC's Proposed Phone Unlocking Rule
The HMD Barbie Phone is a basic flip phone offering a simple, Barbie-themed interface (based on KaiOS). T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T have put out detailed information on how they're preparing for ...