Carrier Unlock Policy

FCC’s 60-Day Phone Unlock Rule: Why AT&T and T-Mobile Won’t Back Down (2026 Update)

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The FCC wants every carrier to unlock your phone 60 days after you turn it on. Two years later, that plan still isn’t a rule — and the one carrier that did have a 60-day clock just got released from it. TL;DR — The Honest Quick Answer The FCC proposed a nationwide 60-day unlock rule in July 2024. It … Read more

Unlock Denied Because IMEI “Not Eligible” Even After Payoff (2026 Guide)

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Unlock Denied Because IMEI Not Eligible Even After Payoff

TL;DR — Quick Answer Payoff alone doesn’t unlock your phone — you must also meet minimum activation days (40–365 depending on carrier) Hidden account flags like fraud alerts, lost/stolen reports, or past-due balances on any line can block the unlock silently Line changes and SIM swaps may reset your activation clock — pushing eligibility further out Billing systems … Read more