In Venezuela, economic reality dictated that Cellphone operators can not subsidize phones. Therefore, all phones in the market are unlocked. If Cellphone operators are subsidizing the upfront cost of ...

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Ars Technica: Verizon starts requiring 365 days of paid service before it will unlock phones Verizon starts requiring 365 days of paid service before it will unlock phones Ars Technica: Verizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a requirement to unlock handsets 60 days after they are activated on its network. Verizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule