Verizon isn't allowed to lock phones to its network because of open access requirements that are specific to the "C Block" 700MHz wireless spectrum that Verizon purchased in 2008 and uses for its ...

Verizon—the only major US mobile carrier that routinely sells unlocked 4G LTE phones to consumers—last week asked for government permission to lock its phones for 60 days after purchase.

In the case of Verizon, its devices only stay locked for 60 days, and it desperately wants that to change. In fact, so badly that it is petitioning the FCC right now.

Back in September, we noticed that Verizon had briefly added a new device unlock policy to their website, a policy that was going to SIM lock customer phones for 60 days after purchase.

Verizon is taking an extra step to protect its phones . The nation's largest wireless carrier said Monday that it would begin locking the phones it sells to consumers, which will prevent them from ...

Verizon says this is a huge and growing problem that cost the company $190 million in 2018. This figure was up from about $115 million in 2017. The company said more than 7,000 customers per month ...

To fight the fraudsters, Dunne said, Verizon is crossing their fingers super hard that they be allowed to add a 60-day carrier lock (SIM card lock-down to Verizon) on every phone they sell.

UPDATE: Feb. 13, 2018, 2:06 p.m. EST This story and headline have been corrected to reflect new information from Verizon UPDATE: Feb. 12, 2018, 6:17 p.m. PST Verizon will keep phones locked while ...

Verizon will now SIM lock their Android and iPhones to deter criminals from stealing them. If you want to SIM unlock your Verizon phone, you'll have to wait for a period of time come this spring.

Verizon will temporarily lock phones to its network starting this spring In order to deter theft by Chaim Gartenberg Feb 12, 2018, 7:43 AM PST Verizon new logo stock Photo: Chris Welch / The Verge ...