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Android Authority
2 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Dish weighs in on Verizon's FCC petition to extend phone locking, and I agree
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon is seeking FCC approval to end its 60-day phone unlocking rule and set its own policy, sparking industry debate. Dish (Boost Mobile's parent) supports a single national unlocking standard, while seven state attorneys general say Verizon should decide its own policy. A change could reduce the number of unlocked devices in the resale market and affect all carriers, not just Verizon users. Verizon is one of the only major carriers that unlocks mobile phones after 60 days, which means it not only makes it easier to switch to another carrier but also leaves you the option of using your phone's eSIM to add a secondary service with another provider. To little surprise, it doesn't do this out of the goodness of its heart. In fact, it may soon extend this unlock period to whatever it sees fit. Back in May, the carrier petitioned the FCC asking for it to waive the 60-day unlocking requirements and let it set its own policies similar to other carriers. As is required, the FCC opened up the request for comments initially, though that window has since closed. Curious how other carriers feel about Verizon's request? As first reported by Chris Price via Reddit, it seems there was a wide range of responses. While T-Mobile and AT&T have kept quiet, Dish was the one national carrier that officially submitted a comment to the FCC. In short, the parent behind Boost Mobile said it isn't against replacing the current Verizon policy, but that there should be one national unlock policy that uniformly applies to all carriers with no exceptions. On the flipside, seven state attorney generals reportedly commented, saying Verizon should have the power to control how long your phone is kept locked. I have to say, I mostly agree with Dish. While I'd love to see Verizon keep its current policy, the current administration's FCC tends to vote in favor of big business, and so change is likely coming no matter what. Though the carrier didn't specify how long the new policy should be, the idea of it applying uniformly means that no carrier is unfairly disadvantaged here. For what it's worth, Dish currently has a one-year locking policy on most of its prepaid devices, and so it's throwing out an idea that could potentially negatively impact it as well. After all, it's very possible the new locked period could be sooner than its current policy. Wondering why Verizon had a 60-day policy enforced on it in the first place? Years ago, the FCC and Verizon came to the current 60-day unlocking policy agreement when Verizon acquired 700MHz spectrum in 2007, and the deal was reaffirmed during the acquisition of Tracfone in 2021. Why does the lock policy matter? Ryan Haines / Android Authority As much as I don't personally feel sorry for any major corporation if I'm truly honest, I can see why Verizon would feel that its 60-day unlock policy feels unfair in the current market. When it first agreed to these FCC stipulations, it was a player on the rise and a clear leader in the mobile space. These days, T-Mobile has taken some of its thunder, and so it probably feels it needs all the help it can get in retaining customers. I personally feel like an extended period of 3 to 6 months is perfectly reasonable. That said, the wording of this petition seems to have very little in the way of protections when it comes to how long Verizon would be able to lock its devices. While Verizon likely wouldn't risk locking its phones indefinitely, the carrier recently reported its second quarter 2025 results, and it has bled another 51,000 customers. These kinds of actions could certainly make it more likely to extend its policy for as long as it can get away with it without major backlash, as it would ensure customers stay for longer. Even if you're not on Verizon, this change could affect you as it could have major impacts on the unlocked market, possibly resulting in fewer unlocked options in the second-hand market and driving up prices for unlocked phones as demand rises for those who don't want a phone locked to just one carrier. This is especially true if there's no firm limit in place. Should the FCC change Verizon's unlocking policy? 0 votes Yes, but only if it's uniform across all carriers. NaN % Yes, it's a private company and they can do what they want. NaN % Yes, but with clear limitations and guidelines. NaN % No and in fact all the carriers should be forced to 60-day unlocks. NaN % No, it should stay the same. NaN % Other (Tell us in comments) NaN % The FCC is set to vote on the issue on July 24, but in light of the flurry of comments it received, the FCC is reportedly giving folks a chance to respond to the latest comments around the petition. While the petition is typically aimed more at businesses and others, it's open to anyone. To submit your own thoughts, you'll need to go to the ECFS Express Comment System and in the Proceedings/docket number field add 24-186 and 21-112. From there, you can give a response to how you feel about these groups that have commented and where you stand. You can find more details on how to submit via Reddit. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Phone Arena
3 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
EchoStar reportedly considers a deal with a Verizon MVNO to keep Boost alive
Having Boost Mobile replace Sprint as the nation's fourth-largest carrier was done to prevent consumers from having to pay higher prices for wireless service. Without that fourth major firm offering service, the remaining three can hike their prices without having that fourth competitor come in with lower prices. This is why the FCC demanded that a replacement for Sprint be chosen before it agreed to allow T-Mobile to close on the $26 billion transaction. It was no secret that Dish Network co-founder and current EchoStar Chairman Charles Ergen had long wanted to own a carrier, and the FCC was giving him an opportunity to make his dream come true. So Dish bought Boost, but customers weren't exactly rushing through the front doors. Dish started with the 9.3 million customers it acquired from Boost Mobile. During the first quarter of 2022, for example, Dish reported a net loss of 363,000 customers, leaving it with 8.5 million subscribers. The carrier's firm rate rose to 5,11% from 4.44% year-over-year. Boost has been criticized for being a prepaid carrier pretending to be a postpaid carrier. | Image credit-Unknown On the last day of 2023, EchoStar acquired Dish Network, and things have continued to go south for Boost Mobile, still owned by Dish, which is now an EchoStar subsidiary. As for Q1 2025, Boost Mobile had 7.2 million customers remaining. That means it had lost 22.6% of its customers since opening its doors for business. This past Friday, a report said that Ergen might be looking to start a turnaround for Boost by combining it with MobileX. That's the business run by CEO Peter Adderton, who was one of the founders of Boost Mobile. The latter was successful and was subsequently sold to Nextel in 2003. At the time, Boost was adding 40,000 net new subscribers each month. Two years later, Sprint acquired Nextel which is how Sprint ended up with Boost Mobile before it sold to Dish Networks on July 1, 2020. FCC Commissioner Brandon Carr has been after EchoStar over two issues. One is whether the 5G build-out requirements that the FCC placed on Dish when it acquired Boost were being met by EchoStar, and the other issue is whether EchoStar is using the 2GHz airwaves that it has. It seems that SpaceX wants that spectrum for its satellite to cellphone service because it is superior to the airwaves that it is currently using. EchoStar avoided a bankruptcy filing by making a $500 million interest payment on Debt near the end of June. Could a combination of MobileX and EchoStar help the latter turn around? The former uses AI to determine how much data a subscriber might need and sells it on a pay-as-you-go basis in many Walmart stores. MobileX is an MVNO that uses Verizon's wireless network. Adderton, the MobileX CEO who helped found Boost has criticized the Boost Mobile purchase by Dish. Wave7 Research principal Jeff Moore told Fierce Wireless, "My largest criticism of Boost is the fact it's a prepaid carrier that is pretending to be a postpaid carrier." He believes that Boost needs to build a postpaid presence, seeing that most of its stores are in areas where they serve prepaid customers. Moore says that Boost needs to promote its postpaid service and build more postpaid stores. Their Boost Infinite Access for iPhone and Infinite Access for Galaxy plans cost $65 a month and give you a new iPhone or Galaxy each year. While $65 per month is the cost for the base iPhone and Galaxy phone each year, you can pay more to select one of the pricier models. The plan also comes with talk, text, and data (including 30GB of premium data), global talk and text, and more. And every year, you get a new iPhone or Galaxy handset. If I ran Boost (and you know where to reach me guys!), I would promote the hell out of the Infinite Access plans. Getting a new iPhone or Galaxy smartphone each year should be a powerful incentive for consumers to become Boost customers.
Phone Arena
14-07-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Boost Mobile's deal reduces first two months of unlimited service to $10 per month
How would you like to pa only $10 a month for unlimited talk, text, and data from Boost Mobile? The carrier has a special deal where you can pay $10 per month for your first two months. After that, you'll be charged $25 per month for the same unlimited plan. For the first 12 months, that works out to $22.50 per month. Once the price reverts to the usual $25 after the first two months at $10, it will stay at $25 forever. Pay only $10 per month during the first two months of Boost's $25/Month Forever plan. | Image credit-Boost Mobile To get that $25 monthly price once the two months at $10 expire, you will have to agree to use AutoPay to snag a $5 discount. If you turn off AutoPay, the price will be $30 per month. As long as you are not financing a device through Boost, there is no contract, and you can cancel at any time. This is important. You are entitled to 30GB of high-speed premium data each month. Once you consume more than the 30GB of premium data you're given, your data speed could be seriously throttled to 512kbps. You can choose from as many as 9 add on features: Hotspot-turns your phone into a high-speed Wi-Fi access point and draws from your plan's high-speed data allotment. ($10/month). High Speed Data-available as a monthly recurring extra, you can get extra high-speed data in 10GB increments. ($10/month). Premium Visual Voicemail-your voicemail can be transcribed to text; available for messages in English and Spanish. ($3/month). Global Talk & Text-make phone calls to over 100+ countries and texts to over 191+ countries/destinations. ($10/month). North America Connect-get unlimited talk and text in Canada and Mexico. Comes with 5GB of data while roaming in Canada and Mexico. ($10/month). Global Roaming-when traveling out of the country, you can stay in touch with friends and family back home. (Introductory price $20/month). Boost Protect-protects your phone from loss, damage, or theft. ($8/month). Boost Family Guard-a parental control app that allows parents to track their children's devices, view their location history, set up safety zones, and regulate screen time. ($10 month). Boost Secure Connect-use this feature to safeguard your data, protect your privacy, and guarantee uninterrupted connectivity. ($4/month). After the first two months, you will either continue the service at $25 per month ($30 without AutoPay) or cancel. 5G service requires a 5G compatible device, and 5G service is not available everywhere. Apple iPhone users must have a device running iOS 15.2 or later. For more information on this deal, visit Boost Mobile online. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Android Authority
10-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
It seems the big three US carriers are skipping out on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
TL;DR The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is official, but none of the three major US carriers are currently offering it directly. Customers on Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile will need to buy the Z Flip FE unlocked or finance it through Samsung or a retailer. Boost Mobile and Xfinity Mobile are offering the Z Flip FE for free as part of a promo for their postpaid plans, though more carriers could eventually follow. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are now official, and this year also brings a new family member: the Z Flip 7 FE. The new model is essentially a more affordable version of the Z Flip, priced $200 less than the regular Z Flip. Unfortunately for those in the US, getting this budget model might be a little trickier. While Samsung and third-party retailers will offer the unlocked Galaxy Z Flip FE, those who buy phones directly from their carrier will find limited options. As first spotted by SamMobile, all three major US carriers appear to be skipping out on the Z Flip FE. From Best Buy to Samsung, retailers are only offering the unlocked version of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, despite offering carrier-specific options for the Fold 7 and Flip 7. Likewise, none of the big three carriers have any information about the Flip 7 FE on their official website. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE Cheapest Galaxy foldable to date • 50MP primary camera MSRP: $899.00 Budget-friendly Galaxy Z Flip With as few compromises as possible to bring the price down, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE rocks a 6.7-inch main display, a 3.4-inch front display, and an Exynos chipset. See price at Amazon See price at Samsung So what exactly does this mean? At least for now, if you're a Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile customer, your only option is to buy the Z Flip FE outright for $899 or to finance it through Samsung or another retailer. Of course, that doesn't mean no US carrier will offer the Z Flip FE. So far, both Boost Mobile and Xfinity Mobile are confirmed to be offering the handset for free with their postpaid plans as part of a new promo. While there's no official word from any prepaid carriers yet, it's possible that some of the better prepaid providers may eventually offer the phone at a discounted rate as well. As for why the Z Flip 7 FE isn't being offered directly by the big carriers? Although no official reason has been given, it's not uncommon for major carriers to skip certain phone variants if they feel the devices are too similar to existing options, too niche, or unlikely to sell well. That's very possibly the case here, but it's also possible that the carriers don't want to take attention away from the flagship models during the pre-order window and may have an interest in offering it sometime after its official launch on July 25. For now, I wouldn't say that it's 100% set in stone that no major US carrier will ever offer the Z Flip 7 FE, but so far it's looking more likely. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Boost Mobile Opens Pre-Orders for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
Pre-order the bigger, yet slimmer than ever Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 the ultimate reimagined flipphone with Boost Mobile's Infinite Access for Galaxy plan today. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE are available for pre-order today at Boost Mobilewith the Infinite Access for Galaxy plan. LITTLETON, Colo., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, Boost Mobile customers can pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. Be the first to get your hands on these highly anticipated smartphones by pre-ordering between July 9 and July 25 and signing up for the Boost Mobile Infinite Access for Galaxy plan for $65/mo. Customers can select the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 or Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. Just pick your favorite—it's that easy. Through August 8, customers who pre-order or purchase the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 or Galaxy Z Flip7 FE can get up to $1,100 off the device when they sign up for the Infinite Access for Galaxy plan. Customers who select the Galaxy Z Fold7 will pay an additional $25/mo. for the device in addition to the monthly service plan at $65/mo. Additionally, starting on July 25, customers who bring their existing number to Boost Mobile and current customers can sign up for the Unlimited Premium plan at $60/mo. and get the new Galaxy Z Flip7 FE for only $499.99 at local Boost Mobile storefronts. "By continuing to introduce the latest generation of Samsung Galaxy fold and flip phones to Boost Mobile customers at an incredible value, we're reinforcing our commitment to accessibility and the ultimate experience," said Sean Lee, SVP of Product and Marketing at Boost Mobile. "Offering the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 or Galaxy Z Flip7 FE for pre-order reflects our mission to make premium smartphones available to more people, including current and new customers. With Boost Mobile, consumers can enjoy the latest devices without compromises." Phone on the Outside, Tablet on the InsideIntroducing the Galaxy Z Fold7, the ultimate foldable experience designed for those who do it all. Bigger, thinner, and lighter than ever before, the Galaxy Z Fold7 combines premium design with incredible performance; a multitasker's dream. With an ultra-slim profile and wide design, it delivers the immersive experience of a tablet in a form factor that's light enough to carry all day. The Galaxy Z Fold7 is engineered to look and feel like a traditional smartphone when closed, complete with an expanded 6.5" outer display that makes texting, checking the weather, and managing day-to-day activities feel seamless and familiar. Open it up, and you're greeted with a stunning 8" inner screen—a tablet-like canvas that invites creativity, entertainment, and effortless multitasking. Powered by the custom Snapdragon® 8 Elite Processor for Galaxy, and featuring an advanced Armor Aluminum frame and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 display, the Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers blazing-fast performance, smooth multitasking and efficient power use. The Galaxy Z Fold7 boasts an Ultra-level 200MP camera with ProVisual Engine to effortlessly take incredibly detailed pics. Finally, an ultra-wide foldable phone that takes ultra-detailed photos. Want audio as sharp as visuals? The new Audio Eraser 3 reduces background noise in videos, amplifying the sounds that matter most. Optimized for your day-to-day needs, Galaxy Z Fold7 users can glance at calendar events, reminders or messages on the 6.5" outer screen and unfold the device to dive deeper into your day on the expansive 8" screen and its pop-up windows and side-by-side views. Flexibility has never felt so natural. Pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold7 today at The Galaxy Z Flip7: The Smarter Flip PhoneThe Galaxy Z Flip7 takes everything familiar about a traditional phone and flips it into something smarter, sleeker, and more pocketable. Bigger and better, its edge-to-edge infinity cover screen puts what matters on the front screen, making it easier than ever to check texts, change songs or stay in the know at a glance. Like the Galaxy Z Fold7, the Galaxy Z Flip7 is a seventh generation foldable phone, refined to deliver the perfect blend of form and function. Crafted with a durable Armor Aluminum frame, a Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 display, and a high-resolution 50MP camera, the Galaxy Z Flip7 is a pocket-sized powerhouse built for everyday life—tough, stylish and ready to capture it all. From scrolling social feeds to snapping content, the sleek Galaxy Z Flip7 has serious performance engineered to keep up. A powerful processor, long-lasting battery, and ample storage make it easy to stream, multitask and stay connected, all from a device that folds to fit any lifestyle. The Galaxy Z Flip7 also introduces a new level of personalization and ease with new features: FlexWindow offers full customization of the cover screen. Users can choose from playful designs or create a unique look, then tailor the setup with preferred apps, widgets, and shortcuts for instant access to everyday essentials. Now Bar delivers real-time updates at a glance, from workout stats to calendar events, without needing to open the device. For deeper insights, Now Brief provides personalized suggestions and timely information to help keep the day running smoothly. FlexCam simplifies content creation with hands-free photo and video capture from virtually any angle. Ideal for everything from group shots to tutorials, FlexCam on the Galaxy Z Flip7 ensures subjects stay in the frame and in the moment. With the new MultiStar feature, the cover screen becomes even more powerful. Apps, widgets, and shortcuts can be added directly to FlexWindow for fast, convenient access—no unfolding required. Pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip7 today at About Boost MobileBoost Mobile offers the best value in wireless with simple, flexible and transparent plans starting at $25/mo. for unlimited 5G. Boost Mobile's nationwide cloud-native O-RAN 5G network delivers lightning-fast speeds, reliability, and coverage on the latest 5G devices. Customers enjoy no annual service contracts and the freedom to upgrade their devices anytime without a trade-in. Experience Boost Mobile's risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee and learn more about our services on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Boost Mobile is a nationwide mobile carrier in the U.S. and a brand under EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS). View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE EchoStar Corporation
