Verizon Wireless has removed the SIM lock from the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
Some users had noticed the phone was locked before being activated on the network, something Verizon began doing earlier this year to deter theft.
“At launch, there was an update related to an automatic overnight unlock on Pixel 3s, which also showed up on phones sold in Best Buy stores,” explained Verizon to Droid-Life via email. “We have temporarily removed it from Pixel 3 and are assessing where it will be implemented in the future.”
This means all Pixel phones sold will be SIM unlocked and can be used on any network, not just Verizon’s.
Verizon is the only carrier officially selling the devices, though it is also available via Google’s Project Fi MVNO.
