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Verizon starts requiring 365 days of paid service before it will unlock phones

voxadam Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Verizon has implemented a new policy that requires customers to have paid for 365 days of service before they can unlock their phones, a significant increase from the previous 60-day requirement. This policy change aims to discourage customers from quickly switching to other carriers after purchasing subsidized phones.
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