Mobile handsets locked to a particular network are becoming a thing of the past, as customers increasingly seek the freedom to move providers as they see fit. How are lawmakers around the world dealing with the matter, and why are service providers so reluctant?
Ofcom’s recent legislative rampage continues apace, with the regulator now setting its sights on the UK’s mobile market, with new rules finally banning telcos from selling locked handsets commencing in December this year.
Currently, O2, Sky, Three and Virgin Mobile sell unlocked handsets, but from December, EE, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone will be forced to join them.
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