Tech activists and consumers can claim victory in the fight over unlocking cell phones, as the FCC and top wireless companies reached an agreement in the long war to make the practice legal again. The ...

People often buy smartphones expecting freedom. The freedom to switch carriers. The freedom to move networks without friction. That assumption just took a hit. The Federal Communications Commission ...

Finally, the FCC drops the ball for a proposal to get phones unlocked without begging your carrier. Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase ...

After the FCC lifted a restriction on how soon carriers need to unlock devices, Verizon has extended its device unlock policy to a whopping 365 days. Effective starting today, January 20, 2026, ...