US Copyright Chief Breaks Handset Locks
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i upgraded my cell ph to Motorola KRZR K1m from VZW when it comes out...then i was not happy with VZW user interface firmware...i returned it to VZW...and then...i bought KRZR K1M Alltel version from Motorola...at first, i couldn't registered Alltel K1m's ESN through VZW web site...i guess VZW put me back on the 2year contract...so it's like i m tied to that cell ph within 2year...but but...finally i called VZW 611, i wanted to change my cellph that i bought from Moto...and the attendent asked where i got this ph and why i changed, so on...i used common sense not to tell this is the ph intended for Alltel...That attendent could be able to know what kind of ph and what model is...just running ESN and decoding it...my guess is VZW keeps ESN fo...
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At first, we could carry our own number to any carrier.
Now we might carry our cell phone handsets to any compatible wireless network.
What would be next?
According to the limitations of some stingy wireless carriers, we consumers are discriminated against using technology, for instance, using Bluetooth OBEX.
The outcome is we cannot keep the ringtones, videos, pictures and BREW/Java games and applications during the upgrade.
But not for everyone, there are always other ways to escape that limitations either legally or pay for.
That's my two cents.
Now we might carry our cell phone handsets to any compatible wireless network.
What would be next?
According to the limitations of some stingy wireless carriers, we consumers are discriminated against using technology, for instance, using Bluetooth OBEX.
The outcome is we cannot keep the ringtones, videos, pictures and BREW/Java games and applications during the upgrade.
But not for everyone, there are always other ways to escape that limitations either legally or pay for.
That's my two cents.
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