Verizon has started enforcing a 365-day lock period on phones purchased through its TracFone division, one week after the ...

When dealing with an unlocked or locked phone, the question is whether or not the device can work on a specific wireless network that's different than the network the phone was designed to work on. An ...

There was a time when getting a new cellphone felt like signing a mortgage — except with worse terms. You'd walk into a carrier store, pick out a shiny new phone, and they'd practically hand it over ...

The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a ...

Often, people buy their phone through their mobile carrier because it seems like the simplest option. What they may not realize is that they'll end up stuck for months or years paying it off, even if ...

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Eli covered the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom, streaming and sports. He previously worked as a technology reporter at USA Today. The Federal Communications Commission is considering a ...