Verizon Reintroduces One-Year Phone Locking for TracFone Users Following FCC Decision

Verizon has quietly rolled out a major change to its prepaid phone policies, reinstating a full 12-month device lock for customers using TracFone and several related brands.

Verizon starts requiring 365 days of paid service before it will unlock phones

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

Verizon changes policy on locked smartphones

Verizon is changing the terms for the unlocking of its prepaid phones sold through TracFone. The change comes after the ...

8 Affordable Phone Carriers That Use Verizon's Network, Ranked By Price

Get Verizon network coverage without the high prices. Compare affordable carriers and find the plan the fits your requirements and budget.
Morningstar

Verizon Value's Tracfone Wireless Joins Forces with OATS from AARP to Support Digital Wellness for Older Adults

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent survey from AARP, 64% of American adults aged 50-plus report feeling that technology is not designed with their age in mind. As the skills ...