T-Mobile and AT&T this week responded to the FCC’s proposed rule requiring providers unlock phones within 60 days of activation—even if they’re under contract and not paid off yet.

under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation. Two of the biggest US carriers, AT&T and T-Mobile, are now arguing against this ...

When the FCC proposed the 60-day unlocking rule in July 2024, the agency criticized T-Mobile for locking prepaid phones for a year. The NPRM pointed out that "T-Mobile recently increased its locking ...

AT&T also contended that unlocking phones so soon after activation ... Qualcomm's new chipset that will power flagship Android phones makes the iPhone seem outdated What about Verizon?

It predicts subsidies would drop by 40-70% for lower- and higher-end devices, like the Moto G, Samsung A15, and iPhone 12. AT&T made a similar point. "Requiring providers to unlock handsets before ...

It asserts that its unlocking policies are clear and that “there is absolutely no evidence of consumer harm resulting from these policies.” Similarly, AT&T has expressed that requiring ...

Please also consider subscribing to WIRED T-Mobile and AT&T say US regulators ... Samsung A15, and iPhone 12," the carrier said. "A handset unlocking mandate would also leave providers little ...

The iPhone 16 isn’t a major upgrade over the 15, but its subtle picture upgrades and top-notch sound make it a five-star ...