Comment by Robert Vehorn (not verified), posted March 1, 2007 - 6:44am
Thank you for your efforts to secure an exemption from § 1201(a). The arcane practice of cell phone locking is unfair to consumers, and cannot be justified under the mobile communications industry's current business model. Regardless of the discount offered for the purchase of the phone, the lenghty contract requirements and hefty early cancellation fees ensure continued revenue for the service provider. I challenge the industry to put the international roaming "cash cow" out to pasture by developing better interoperatibility standards and negotiating roaming agreements that will be affordable for comsumers.
Thank you for your efforts to secure an exemption from § 1201(a). The arcane practice of cell phone locking is unfair to consumers, and cannot be justified under the mobile communications industry's current business model. Regardless of the discount offered for the purchase of the phone, the lenghty contract requirements and hefty early cancellation fees ensure continued revenue for the service provider. I challenge the industry to put the international roaming "cash cow" out to pasture by developing better interoperatibility standards and negotiating roaming agreements that will be affordable for comsumers.