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The FCC wants to make unlocking phones easier, and it's about time
What you need to know The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a new rule that would require carriers to unlock devices within 60 days of activation. Currently, unlocking requirements are left up to the carriers themselves, and the FCC says …