When dealing with an unlocked or locked phone, the question is whether or not the device can work on a specific wireless network that's different than the network the phone was designed to work on. An ...

Verizon has made a move to keep phones locked to its network for more than 60 days. In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the carrier has requested the agency to waive off the ...

Verizon is facing criticism after sending a waiver request to the FCC in an effort to erase the policy that allows people to change phone providers after 60 days. Until recently, the company was ...

The nation’s largest wireless carrier is making waves with a controversial petition that could fundamentally alter how Americans use their smartphones. Verizon Communications Inc. has formally ...

Many people don’t realize if they buy their phone from their phone company, it will be locked to prevent it from working on the networks of any other carrier. (Jim Rossman/TNS)(Jim Rossman / TNS) If ...

TL;DR: How do I know if my phone is unlocked? You can contact your carrier to see if your phone is eligible for unlocking. Another way to check is to insert a SIM card from a different provider. If it ...

The FCC is looking to force carriers to unlock users' smartphones after 60 days. Credit: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images Don't like your phone carrier because of shoddy reception or literally any ...

Verizon is seeking FCC approval to end its 60-day phone unlocking rule and set its own policy, sparking industry debate. Dish (Boost Mobile’s parent) supports a single national unlocking standard, ...

Samsung has announced its newest entry-level phone for the US, the Galaxy A17 5G. It replaces the Galaxy A16 5G while changing essentially none of the hardware specs or features. Motorola has revealed ...

The FCC is beginning to crack down on a controversial practice used by many phone carriers across the country. If you’ve ever tried to switch your phone carrier, but found that the phone that you paid ...