You'll be prompted for your phone number and your phone's IMEI number, and then AT&T will unlock your device. The requirements vary slightly for prepaid AT&T devices and business devices ...

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.

If you’re looking to carrier unlock your phone, you’re likely aware of the freedom it can provide — allowing you to switch ...

AT&T doesn't allow just anyone to unlock their phone. You'll need to fulfill a few requirements beforehand. If you've been paying for your phone (the actual device itself) on a monthly plan ...

Please also consider subscribing to WIRED T-Mobile and AT&T say US regulators should drop a plan to require unlocking ... device was activated on the T-Mobile network." "You bought your phone ...

Requiring carriers to unlock phones before they're paid off would hurt consumers by increasing prices and reducing the incentive to finance their devices on flexible terms, the company said.

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 ...

What just happened? T-Mobile has expressed strong reservations about the FCC's proposed rule that would require carriers to unlock users' phones within 60 days of activation. In a filing with the ...

Network carriers T-Mobile and AT&T released their response to the rule this week. The proposal would require carriers to ...

AT&T will unlock postpaid phones after 60 days if they're paid in full; those on prepaid need to wait six months. Verizon already unlocks all devices after 60 days, but that's largely due to the ...