Verizon’s request to lock phones supported by police, opposed by users
With #Verizon seeking permission to lock phones to its network for six months or longer instead of the current 60 days, a coalition of advocacy groups yesterday urged the Federal Communications Commission to reject the #cellular carrier's petition.
#fcc
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/07/verizons-request-to-lock-phones-supported-by-police-opposed-by-users/
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