Is the Verizon s10 unlocked out of the box?

[aokusman1]

Or one has to get it unlocked.

 

[sulla1965]

Good question, Verizon agreed to sell unlocked phones when it won an FCC auction of the C Block of 700MHZ spectrum in 2008. But I read that Verizon was now ignoring this agreement and will be locking phones again. Haven't kept up on this, but I'm sure others here have.

 

[aokusman1]

Good question, Verizon agreed to sell unlocked phones when it won an FCC auction of the C Block of 700MHZ spectrum in 2008. But I read that Verizon was now ignoring this agreement and will be locking phones again. Haven't kept up on this, but I'm sure others here have.

Well tested the Verizon s10 with an att sim and its locked even though on Verizon's website it clearly states they don't lock post paid 4g phones.

 

[Lobwedgephil]

Well tested the Verizon s10 with an att sim and its locked even though on Verizon's website it clearly states they don't lock post paid 4g phones.

Verizon activation locks phones now for 60 days. Meaning, you are good to change carriers after 60 days, but it is locked until then. They aren't unlocked like the used to be initially. They get around the FCC agreement by claiming fraud prevention.

 

[andrew_ackley]

Verizon activation locks phones now for 60 days. Meaning, you are good to change carriers after 60 days, but it is locked until then. They aren't unlocked like the used to be initially. They get around the FCC agreement by claiming fraud prevention.

I dont think they have approval for that yet. Pixel 3 owners threw a FIT and they backed off. I'm surprised they are still doing this. I believe this was part of their deal when they bought out alltel.

 

[aokusman1]

Verizon activation locks phones now for 60 days. Meaning, you are good to change carriers after 60 days, but it is locked until then. They aren't unlocked like the used to be initially. They get around the FCC agreement by claiming fraud prevention.

This is not even mentioned on their website. Strange.

 

[Mike Dee]

I dont think they have approval for that yet. Pixel 3 owners threw a FIT and they backed off. I'm surprised they are still doing this. I believe this was part of their deal when they bought out alltel.

They announced a change to 60 days but I don't know when it kicks in

 

[strikeIII]

They announced a change to 60 days but I don't know when it kicks in

What happens after 60 days? Do they automatically unlock it or will you have to call in to get an unlock code?

 

[Mike Dee]

What happens after 60 days? Do they automatically unlock it or will you have to call in to get an unlock code?

I'm not sure. You can probably search it or contact them. Here's one article about it. According to the article other carriers do something similar.

https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/12/17003690/verizon-phones-locked-network-date-spring-change-policy

 

[felloffthetruck]

My Note 9 was on the Verizon device payment plan and they would not unlock it until it was paid off completely.
Once I made full payment it was unlocked immediately.

 

[mustang7757]

I've noticed that all my tmobile phones had the device unlocked app installed and had to be unlocked that way , I'm curious if they have a new method on the s10 to unlock them .

 

[Almeuit]

Good question, Verizon agreed to sell unlocked phones when it won an FCC auction of the C Block of 700MHZ spectrum in 2008. But I read that Verizon was now ignoring this agreement and will be locking phones again. Haven't kept up on this, but I'm sure others here have.

They stay locked for 60 days then auto unlock

 

[aokusman1]

They stay locked for 60 days then auto unlock

They need to post this on their website. As of now they say they don't lock their devices.

 

[bhatech]

Why did you buy from Verizon if you are on AT&T instead of buying the unlocked version or AT&T version? Assuming because you didn't pre order and Verizon version was the only one you found in stock when you wanted to buy? Just curious.

 

[Lobwedgephil]

I dont think they have approval for that yet. Pixel 3 owners threw a FIT and they backed off. I'm surprised they are still doing this. I believe this was part of their deal when they bought out alltel.

They do it on iPhones as well, so they are currently doing this and have been since last year.

 

[aokusman1]

Thanks for all the input. My Verizon s10 is now unlocked 24 hours after activation. I will pay it off before the end of the month and move to sprint's free one year plan.

 

[anon(26204)]

Thanks for all the input. My Verizon s10 is now unlocked 24 hours after activation. I will pay it off before the end of the month and move to sprint's free one year plan.

Are you sure the S10 will work on Sprint? I know their iPhones (once unlocked) will work. But when I tried a Galaxy S9, I was told it wasn't compatible when i tried to activate it on there.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

I dont think they have approval for that yet. Pixel 3 owners threw a FIT and they backed off. I'm surprised they are still doing this. I believe this was part of their deal when they bought out alltel.

They didn't ask for approval, they just did it lol. They were testing with the Pixel 3. The FCC is gonna let them do whatever they want because of who's in charge of it.

 

[anon(19759)]

Thanks for all the input. My Verizon s10 is now unlocked 24 hours after activation. I will pay it off before the end of the month and move to sprint's free one year plan.

Throw in your imei here and make sure it will run on Sprint. I see no reason why it wouldn't but good to check during your return period.

https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/bring-your-phone-to-sprint.html?INTNAV=LP:BYOD:Shop:030918

 

[aokusman1]

Are you sure the S10 will work on Sprint? I know their iPhones (once unlocked) will work. But when I tried a Galaxy S9, I was told it wasn't compatible when i tried to activate it on there.

They would have to white list it. I know the iPhone x Verizon did. Hopefully they white list the s10 soon.