#phone-locking

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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Verizon's request to lock phones supported by police, opposed by users

"Phone locking distorts market competition, raises switching costs, and contributes to unnecessary e-waste. It impedes consumers' ability to take full advantage of the devices they already own, forces them to purchase new phones unnecessarily, and reduces their freedom to choose more affordable or higher-quality service options."
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