(Washington, D.C.) — The FCC is looking to make it easier for consumers to unlock their cell phones.
The agency unveiled a proposal Thursday which is in regards to when customers are looking to switch providers and they have to have their current phone unlocked. The new rule would require those companies to free up devices within 60 days of activation. Currently, there is no timetable for providers to do so. If approved, the FCC says it would ease headaches for consumers trying to switch plans, and bump up competition in the marketplace.
An open meeting on the proposal is set for next month.
