US Copyright Chief Breaks Handset Locks
Simply Put
not sure if changing ESN numbers is illegal, is it?
The ruling found that software locks like SIM locks or SPC codes on handsets were not covered by the DMCA because they are designed to protect a business model instead of preventing copyright infringement.
The situation you describe, a carrier refusing a capable phone, sounds exactly what the ruling was on in regards to protecting business versus infringement.
Ultimately, this should end up being a plus for consumers.
At first glance this looks good for the consumer but it would only lead to the consumer footing the entire bill for a phone and the carriers would be forced to offer less due to higher churn. People have no loyalty to any business and so if someone offered som...
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That is correct though, it does mostly apply to GSM as CDMA is much more proprietary than GSM.
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