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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Technically the phone will have to be deactivated and reactivated between the 2 providers (even though they're both VZ Value). What if that rebrand/reactivation restarts the unlock clock and 60 days becomes 12 months? Do you really trust Verizon that much? I don't, so I paid for 2nd month of service this morning (& it was $3 cheaper for me to reload direct from Walmart since they charged less in tax/fees).
At least this way I know it will unlock in 30 days.
Technically the phone will have to be deactivated and reactivated between the 2 providers (even though they're both VZ Value). What if that rebrand/reactivation restarts the unlock clock and 60 days becomes 12 months? Do you really trust Verizon that much? I don't, so I paid for 2nd month of service this morning (& it was $3 cheaper for me to reload direct from Walmart since they charged less in tax/fees).
At least this way I know it will unlock in 30 days.
I'm going to do that too. Did you switch to the Bronze $35.00 plan?
Thanks, one final question. Did you change your ST plan on their site before reloading from Walmart?
Just purchase from WM, they ask what phone number to apply it to and right away your plan is added for another month. Couldn't be easier.
Just purchase from WM, they ask what phone number to apply it to and right away your plan is added for another month. Couldn't be easier.
I have a Verizon Prepaid phone too and they've always locked me into a plan and I have to contact them (or online) if I want to change. Weird how they always tell me my current plan no longer exists and if I change, I can't go back to that plan. So if I had a $45 plan with Verizon and only entered a Pin for $35, not sure what they would do. Straight Talk must be different. Thanks!
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Is this correct?
Is this correct?
No one knows yet if a cheaper TF plan might work, new policy just went into effect so it's a gamble.
The Moto 5G Stylus 2025 will work on Tracfone, Straight Talk, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, Walmart Family Mobile, SafeLink, Net10 Wireless and Page Plus if those last two still exist.
It's best to remove a device from Straight Talk in the app before activating on another Tracfone brand carrier. Then resume service on the above list. I expect reps for this information.
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As an aside, I read somewhere there is an option in developer settings to prevent system updates from automatically loading. I haven't verified that yet.
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