https://www.tfwunlockpo
"For all cellphones Activated on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically 60 days after paid Activation and 60 days of paid active service."
Nothing in that page mentioned anything about 60 days of "continuous" service. Just "60 days of paid active service" is required.
UPDATE: New Trump FCC Ruling on 1/12/26 waived the 60 days requirement.
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attac...6-43A1.pdf
The new Verizon unlock policy has yet to publish and unknown. Any phone activated after 1/12/26 may potentially be affected.
Effective Date: January 20, 2026
- The cellphone was activated with Verizon Value service by purchasing and redeeming an airtime plan on that specific phone ("Activation")
- For all cellphones Activated on the T-Mobile or AT&T networks on or before January 19, 2026, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked upon customer request after 365 days of paid and active service.
- For all cellphones Activated on the Verizon network on or before January 19, 2026, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically 60 days after paid Activation and 60 days of paid active service.
- For all cellphones Activated on or after January 20, 2026, the cellphone will be unlocked upon request after 365 days of paid and active service.
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But unless you plan on using visible or straight talk or whatever for 12 months these deals are basically dead in the water now. Or unless you plan on using them as a Wi-Fi only device which I suppose could be practical for these Motorola phones since they have headphone jacks and SD cards.
So I mean you could do worse than a Moto G stylus 2025 as a music player but. ... Just terrible he depressing anti-consumer news again from the current FCC
But boy I mean I bought that maybe 80 days ago. I don't know what happens to people that bought a phone a week ago or yesterday. I don't know if the grandfathering in of the 60 day is the date of purchase or the date of activation or the date of delivery.
The worst part is the FCC didn't give them any restrictions at all so far as I could tell in the judgment. It wasn't like 60 days isn't going to work but no more than 180 days or no more than 120 days. Just a complete placating to the telecom industry.
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I see. Hopefully, that will be the case.
Still not sure if it's worth risking paying for the second month of service, though.
FWIW I just had a 60 days active phone unlock after the FCC order, so nothing's changed yet.
When I ordered mine, I was in the clear for the 2 month unlock. During the shipping delay, FCC dropped their ruling. So I picked up the phones after the policy expired, along with 2 non-returnable, non-refundable cell plans. I have a problem with this from a contractual perspective. I don't think a vendor can sell merchandise that is misrepresented. They should honor the purchase date, not the activation date. The offered price was changed significantly without notice.
I would activate them ASAP to lock in the current policy terms. Chat with CS to clarify before activation (and save the chat) for evidence.
I would activate them ASAP to lock in the current policy terms. Chat with CS to clarify before activation (and save the chat) for evidence.
I would activate them ASAP to lock in the current policy terms. Chat with CS to clarify before activation (and save the chat) for evidence.
Thats my thinking as well.
I have 2 now and will do the 2nd month as soon as the first runs out.
So anyone that got theirs should activate ASAP.
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I have 2 now and will do the 2nd month as soon as the first runs out.
So anyone that got theirs should activate ASAP.
Maybe a week or less. They are pretty quick and I activated online. So did that and turned the phone off/on and was done.
There are about a good hour+ long updates needed. So run those after you activate.
"32. Prospective Application of the Waiver. This waiver is effective upon release and, as requested by Verizon, will remain in effect until such time as the Commission decides on an appropriate industry-wide approach for the unlocking of handsets. The terms of this waiver apply to all handsets that become active on Verizon's network beginning the day after the release date of this Order. The prospective application of this waiver will minimize customer confusion and interference with existing contractual arrangements and service agreements. Upon the release of this waiver, Verizon has stated that it will change its unlocking policies to follow those set out in the CTIA Consumer Code."
Anybody can look up the FCC order. Just Google DA-26-43A1.pdf.
There are about a good hour+ long updates needed. So run those after you activate.
How long did it take from order to delivery? If they will ship mine, I think I will be able to activate it before it's delivered.
Supposedly once they add phone to account, you can try activating it before it arrives. You'll see a 'Security Alert!' that a new line has been added to account.
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Supposedly once they add phone to account, you can try activating it before it arrives. You'll see a 'Security Alert!' that a new line has been added to account.
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