TL;DR The FCC has proposed new rules that would require carriers to unlock phones after 60 days, even if they are on payment plans with outstanding balances. AT&T and T-Mobile have opposed the change, with T-Mobile going as far as suggesting they might abandon payment plans altogether. Verizon supports the effort due to a prior agreement with the FCC. The proposal was unanimously approved by the commission, and they plan to continue pursuing these regulatory changes. AT&T and T-Mobile have raised concerns about the economic impact of the change, while Verizon is already compliant. The future of the unlock policy remains uncertain, but the FCC is determined to enforce shorter unlocking windows.
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The FCC has proposed new rules that would require carriers to unlock phones after 60 days, regardless of payment plan status. AT&T and T-Mobile oppose the change, with T-Mobile warning it could lead them to abandon payment plans. Verizon, already compliant due to a prior agreement, supports the effort. While the future of the unlock policy remains uncertain, the FCC is determined to enforce shorter unlocking windows.
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