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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- Initially activated on 1/12/2026 on ST with the included plan.
- Activated on 2/11/2026 on TF on the $15 plan (paid $11.50 with autopay) without rebranding and got a new number.
- Checked for eligibility on 3/13/2026 https://www.tfwunlockpo
- Rebooted and became unlocked in a minute
The website asked for a phone number because there was service attached. I entered the TF number but it said it was incorrect. Tried IMEI2 but was told it was not eligible! So I started over with IMEI1 and entered the original ST number. It then took me to the page asking for my name and email address. Didn't receive any email. So I just rebooted the phone. It initially showed locked but less than a minute later, it became unlocked.Good luck everyone!
Were you able to use any reward points on TF for activating $10 plan?
Were you able to use any reward points on TF for activating $10 plan?
I do have a TF line (for Fios discount). First of all it won't allow you to activate a new line. I also heard not paying with real money may not be considered as paid service.
I used a virtual credit card, disabled autopay a few days after activation, and deactivated the number a few days ago just in case (I hope I deactivated the correct number as I have a few virtual numbers active).
Hope this helps!
I do have a TF line (for Fios discount). First of all it won't allow you to activate a new line. I also heard not paying with real money may not be considered as paid service.
I used a virtual credit card, disabled autopay a few days after activation, and deactivated the number a few days ago just in case (I hope I deactivated the correct number as I have a few virtual numbers active).
Hope this helps!
I do have a TF line (for Fios discount). First of all it won't allow you to activate a new line. I also heard not paying with real money may not be considered as paid service.
I used a virtual credit card, disabled autopay a few days after activation, and deactivated the number a few days ago just in case (I hope I deactivated the correct number as I have a few virtual numbers active).
Hope this helps!
- Initially activated on 1/12/2026 on ST with the included plan.
- Activated on 2/11/2026 on TF on the $15 plan (paid $11.50 with autopay) without rebranding and got a new number.
- Checked for eligibility on 3/13/2026 https://www.tfwunlockpo
- Rebooted and became unlocked in a minute
The website asked for a phone number because there was service attached. I entered the TF number but it said it was incorrect. Tried IMEI2 but was told it was not eligible! So I started over with IMEI1 and entered the original ST number. It then took me to the page asking for my name and email address. Didn't receive any email. So I just rebooted the phone. It initially showed locked but less than a minute later, it became unlocked.Good luck everyone!
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The other phone I did not renew. And it is still showing as Network Locked. I will go for Tracfone eSIM option soon.
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Is there a way to take advantage of Amex offer - 'Earn a one-time $25 statement credit after using your enrolled eligible Card to make a single purchase of $45 or more online at tracfone.com by 3/31/2026'
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