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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https://www.tracfone.co
Straight Talk offers a "Free" Moto G Stylus 2025 with the purchase of a at least a "Silver" service plan that retails for $45 (without Auto-Pay), for one month.
If I don't renew after that period, this phone will remain locked regardless of the recent ruling. But the takeaway is basically $45 for a modern day iPod Touch, (free to use on Wi-Fi or offline mp3, camera, etc).
If I re-up for a second 30 day plan, (as cheap as the Bronze package at $35 without AutoPay), the phone might unlock and could be moved to basically any carrier.
If Verizon enforces the ruling from Jan 12th and requires a one year waiting period, does this constitute 1 year of service or just 1 year after activation?
From the ArsTechnica article [arstechnica.com]:
I think I like the idea of a household iPod Touch for under $50, but just trying to see if this would eventually become unlocked as spare/backup phone a year from now if I should find myself in a bind.
Any insight is appreciated!
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Any insight is appreciated!
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We shall see.
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About this Deal.
Pros:
2 mid range phones for $75 deal considering their MSRP is $399 each.
At the time of this deal posting, STs phones would unlock after 60 days of paid service. By spending another $75, one would get 2 unlocked phones for total of $150.
Good WiFi device even if not unlocked.
Cons:
On 01/13, FCC lifted the 60 days unlock restriction for Verizon. So, phones purchased here after might have unlocking policy for more months (up to 12 months) which Verizon is yet to announce. In April 25, they changed from 30 days to 60 days and even enforced on phones bought before the policy announcement.
ST prepaid plans are not cheap so not worth buying these phones to use with other carriers.
If you want comparable unlocked phones, get Moto G Power 2024 from BB for $105 with Visible plan bundle.
https://slickdeals.net/f/19093348-128gb-motorola-moto-g-power-5g-unlocked-smartphone-2024-midnight-blue-129-99-at-best-buy
If you need spare phones for emergency:
https://slickdeals.net/f/19095205-moto-g-power-tracfone-2-pack-w-1500-minutes-texts-data-and-accessories-89
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