Verizon starts requiring 365 days of paid service before it will unlock phones
Summary
Verizon's TracFone and several prepaid brands now require 365 days of paid service before unlocking a phone, a shift following an FCC waiver of the previous 60-day rule. Pre-2026 devices remain eligible for unlock after 60 days, but the new policy broadens the lock period and may affect SMB device mobility, resale, and vendor dynamics among MVNOs.