T-Mobile, AT&T oppose unlocking rule, claim locked phones are good for users
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T-Mobile, AT&T oppose unlocking rule, claim locked phones are good for users
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Carriers fight plan to require unlocking of phones 60 days after activation.
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They aggressively buy spin off services to ensure a locked market as well.

Cricket wireless was a on AT&T network provider that outshined AT&T because it allowed any device + better prices.

So naturally they bought them out and shutdown the any allowed devices to force you into buying a carrier phone to ensure your device will be locked.

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