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Verizon Imposes 35-Day Unlock Wait for Customers

2/14/2026

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  • Verizon updated its unlocking policy to require a 35-day waiting period for customers paying off installment plans online, via the app, or by phone.
  • The change takes effect February 11, and immediate unlocks require a visit to a Verizon corporate store.
  • Previously, the waiting period applied only to Verizon gift card payments, and the January 27 effective date raises concerns about retroactive disclosure, since unlocking enables switching carriers.