After the FCC lifted a restriction on how soon carriers need to unlock devices, Verizon has extended its device ...

A new policy change means that many carrier-branded devices are a much worse deal than they were previously. As of January 20, Verizon Value–branded prepaid phones require 365 days of active service ...

Over a full year, that comes to $1,716. A comparable plan at Verizon comes to $260 per month, or $3,120 per year, and a ...