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FCC proposes ending cellphone carrier locks after 60 days
(www.theregister.com)
This explains why I got a text from my carrier saying all phones now come unlocked. Guess they're preparing ahead of time. Mine was already unlocked, but still.
If we're talking "free" devices with some commitment, I'm OK with some limitation until the terms are met.
The second you charge a dollar for it, it should be unconditionally illegal to have it carrier locked the day they walk out of the store. 60 days isn't good enough.
Fat chance.
That's the spirit
About damn time.
If I recall correctly, Canada got rid of carrier lock-in several years ago
7 years ago. It's been a very welcome change here.
Fuck telecos... Parasites
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