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@return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 8 months ago

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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@return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 8 months ago
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Carriers fight plan to require unlocking of phones 60 days after activation.
  • @Maggoty@lemmy.world
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    35•8 months ago

    Missing in this thread, courts are not known for their technological literacy. So companies just lie to them. Like, all the time. This isn’t meant to withstand consumer scrutiny.

    • @reksas@sopuli.xyz
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      6•8 months ago

      isnt lying to court felony?

      • @Chewget@lemm.ee
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        23•8 months ago

        For poor people, maybe

        • @RangerJosie@lemmy.world
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          0•8 months ago

          This.

      • @Maggoty@lemmy.world
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        8•8 months ago

        Yeah but you have to get caught lying. And the courts aren’t very literate with tech and economic stuff. You’d basically need to create a memo that says, “lol we lied!”

        • @reksas@sopuli.xyz
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          5•8 months ago

          someone should try to inform relevant courts about technical things, no idea how but those corporations shouldnt be allowed to get away with crime

          • @Maggoty@lemmy.world
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            7•8 months ago

            You’d be interested in groups like the EFF and Amicus briefs.

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        1•8 months ago

        deleted by creator

    • @intensely_human@lemm.ee
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      0•7 months ago

      Are you suggesting that there are some lies involved in this? If so, you shouid be specific about which lies you’re referring to. Without the specifics this just seems like FUD.

      • @Maggoty@lemmy.world
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        1•7 months ago

        The idea that locking phones is good for customers is a great example.

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