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FCC wants all phones unlocked in sixty days, AT&T and T-Mobile aren't so keen
The FCC wants to unlock all phones in the US within 60 days of activation, but AT&T and T-Mobile unsurprisingly object to the plan.
In 2019, the FCC agreed to implement a 60-day unlocking window to help Verizon combat potential fraud around its payment plans and special deal pricing. While AT&T and T-Mobile limit these kinds of trials due to their current unlocking policies, it’s much easier to try out a different network while still keeping your Verizon phone and subscription. A quick look at Mint Mobile’s website also indicates that the T-Mobile-owned carrier hasn’t ditched payment plans yet, despite being forced to implement the same 60-day unlocking window that T-Mobile now opposes for its primary brand.
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