Verizon: FCC Should Adopt Handset Unlocking Rules

Verizon continued its push for FCC handset unlocking rules last week in a series of meetings with commissioner aides. Verizon seeks a locking period of at least 60 days for postpaid phones, 180 days for prepaid, the carrier said in meetings with aides to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Commissioners Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks. A filing was posted Thursday in docket 24-186. “Regardless of the locking period the Commission adopts, a uniform unlocking policy that applies to all providers is paramount; the record is replete with evidence that uniformity will benefit both consumers and competition,” it said.