Verizon tries to get out of merger condition requiring it to unlock phones

Verizon has sued the Trump administration to seek longer periods for unlocking phones, aiming to prevent customers from switching carriers. The company previously agreed to two regulations requiring quicker unlocks, which granted them benefits like open access and a merger deal. However, under Republican FCC Chair Brendan Carr's direction, the agency now considers eliminating telecom rules entirely. Verizon is pushing to delete these regulations, arguing that unlocking devices encourages theft and harms consumers by supporting criminals.