Verizon is making it significantly more difficult to switch carriers by locking your iPhone or Android phone for much longer than before.

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As of 10 a.m., Verizon is reporting small outages in Yosemite and Vidal, way in the desert in San Bernardino County, but no other outages.

Verizon experienced a severe network outage some days ago, leaving users without access to data or cell service entirely.

"The Commission’s rules currently require Verizon to unlock its handsets 60 days after activation. Once unlocked, many handsets are effectively stolen from Verizon and resold on the black market, commanding premium prices on the dark web, particularly in countries like Russia, China, and Cuba," wrote the FCC.