United States
Verizon
Verizon generally unlocks phones they sold after a short on-network period, if the account is in good standing. Confirm before you assume a brand-new phone will take any SIM on day one.
- Typical wait
- Often automatic after about 60 days
- Fee
- No extra unlock fee on eligible devices
- Support
- 800-922-0204
Eligibility
- Typically 60 days of service on Verizon for devices they sold.
- Account in good standing; device not reported lost or stolen.
- Some prepaid and partner devices follow a different clock — ask, do not guess.
Official path
Step 01
Check the IMEI with Verizon
Chat, the app, or 800-922-0204. Ask whether the device is already unlocked before you buy a trip SIM.
Step 02
If they still show locked
Ask what condition is left: days, payoff, or a stolen flag. Only the first two are things you can fix.