What's the SIM unlock policy for Verizon, T-Mobile or AT&T? These are each carrier's current device unlock policy as of 2026.

Verizon is making it significantly more difficult to switch carriers by locking your iPhone or Android phone for much longer than before.

Imagine forgetting your iPhone passcode after a long day, buying a second-hand iPad only to find it locked by an unknown Apple ID, or facing a corporate MDM restriction that limits your device's ...

If you bought a phone through a carrier on contract, there’s a good chance the phone’s SIM could be locked to the network. This is normal. However, you can request to have it unlocked. Unfortunately ...