Verizon Drops 60-Day Unlock, Now 365-Day Policy for Prepaid
Verizon has updated its device unlocking policy following recent FCC changes.The carrier will no longer automatically unlock devices,and prepaid devices now have a 365-day unlock requirement.
Previously, Verizon locked phones to its network for 60 days after purchase or activation. After this period, phones were automatically unlocked for use on other networks. Prepaid phones had the same 60-day rule, but required 60 days of paid service.
Earlier this month, Verizon carriers like Visible and Total Wireless shifted to a 365-day unlock policy. This meaningful change stemmed from an FCC restriction that was lifted. Read more here. more details on the FCC ruling are available here.
Now, Verizon itself is implementing a change.
As of January 27, verizon’s device unlock policy is indefinite. Verizon states that devices “will be unlocked when purchased at full retail price or if the device financing agreement balance is paid in full.”