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- The FCC has proposed a rule change that would require carriers to unlock all phones within 60 days of activation.
- This move aims to empower consumers by allowing them to switch carriers more easily and promote healthy competition.
- The FCC is seeking public comment on the proposal and will vote on it at a future meeting.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule to simplify the process for consumers to unlock their cell phones and make it easier for them to switch carriers. Announced on Thursday by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the proposed regulation would mandate that mobile providers unlock phones within 60 days of activation. (h/t: The Verge)
Currently, the process of unlocking a cellphone, which allows the device to be used with different carriers, can be cumbersome and time-consuming. This often leaves consumers tied to a single provider longer than they might prefer, primarily due to varying unlocking policies across different mobile providers.