Verizon has started enforcing a 365-day lock period on phones purchased through its TracFone division, one week after the Federal Communications Commission waived a requirement that Verizon unlock ...

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Verizon has quietly rolled out a major change to its prepaid phone policies, reinstating a full 12-month device lock for customers using TracFone and several related brands.

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Shopping for new tech in 2025 can feel like a second job. Between flagship smartphones, tablets, TVs, and headphones, the choices are endless — and so is the noise. Every brand claims to be the best, ...