Event Brief
Verizon Adds New Unlocking Delay for Paid-Off Phones
Filed: Feb 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
Summary: Verizon now requires a 35-day waiting period to unlock devices after payment.
WHO: Verizon
WHAT: Imposes a new unlocking policy for phones
WHEN: Feb 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To manage device unlocking after payment
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