Will verizon unlock my phone for free

To unlock your phone from Verizon, the phone must be 60 days past its purchase date and not flagged as lost or stolen. Your Verizon Wireless account must be in good standing where the balance is paid in full and there's no fraudulent activity.

Can my mobile service provider refuse to unlock my phone because I owe them money or am currently under contract? Yes. Providers do not have to unlock devices for existing or former customers that are not in good standing.

Yes, it is legal to unlock phones. More importantly, the FCC has mandated that all carriers should unlock phones for their consumers for free if a consumer so desires.