Verizon tries to get out of merger condition requiring it to unlock phones

Ars Technica
By Jon BrodkinMay 21, 2025, 1:18 pm193 pts
Verizon petitioned the Trump administration to let it lock phones to its network for longer periods of time, making it harder for customers to switch to other carriers. There are two rules that require Verizon to unlock phones more quickly than other major carriers. Verizon agreed to both rules and gained…

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