Consumers Union To FCC: Unlock Our Phones
Unlocking phones isn't the best for consumers!
The only problem with unlocking phones (especially GSM phones) is the use of different frequencies with different companies in different markets.
Perfect examples are the phones that are already unlocked overseas that are brought back to the states. The consumer automatically thinks GSM is GSM is GSM (meaning that any GSM phone will work on any network, anywhere). NOT TRUE!!!!!!! This is the problem I encounter all of the time working for Cingular. In our market (Genesis market), we operate off of the 850 GSM frequency. Most phones you find overseas do not have the compatibility for this frequency, since it is a North America frequency.
Also, because T-Mobile uses 1900 in the states, AT&T uses 850 in most markets (1900 in others),...
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Perfect examples are the phones that are already unlocked overseas that are brought back to the states. The consumer automatically thinks GSM is GSM is GSM (meaning that any GSM phone will work on any network, anywhere). NOT TRUE!!!!!!! This is the problem I encounter all of the time working for Cingular. In our market (Genesis market), we operate off of the 850 GSM frequency. Most phones you find overseas do not have the compatibility for this frequency, since it is a North America frequency.
Also, because T-Mobile uses 1900 in the states, AT&T uses 850 in most markets (1900 in others),...
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ATT's network uses MOSTLY 1900 and will, pending FCC approval, soon be a part of Cingular's network.
Also, Unlocking these phones will NOT be more a of headache for you!!! the majority of U.S. wireless subscribers are already brainwashed into thinking they cannot take thier phone elsewhere anyway. only a knowledgable person, who has likely already researched their options will bother you about this topic.
Subsidy locks are a constraint that should be done away with. just not overly promoted to cause the ignorant folks out their to get any crazy ideas.
Also, Unlocking these phones will NOT be more a of headache for you!!! the majority of U.S. wireless subscribers are already brainwashed into thinking they cannot take thier phone elsewhere anyway. only a knowledgable person, who has likely already researched their options will bother you about this topic.
Subsidy locks are a constraint that should be done away with. just not overly promoted to cause the ignorant folks out their to get any crazy ideas.
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Let 'em whine--it'll do about as much good as complaining because an AM radio won't pick up their favorite FM station, which is an analogy I use a lot, or complaining because their car won't drive on water... 🙄 Then the Consumer Union can apply pressure on Congress to pass a bill making Pi equal to 3.0 so pesky math problems are easier to solve, and THEN they can go on to repeal the law of gravity... The gods must love the stupid, because there are so MANY of them! 🤣
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Honestly, I think the overall greatest potential lies in more overall competetive pricing, especially in the area of extra data services like WAP/NET ACCESS/MMS in which ATT seems to be pulling off the worst scam I've seen, Sure they now have EDGE and mabye some better WAP contenet on their "mmode" service but the price comparison to say T-Mobile, is unbelievable to say the least. EVERYTHING costs FAR more with ATT, a few examples..
ATT
UNLIMITED WAP/NET ACCESS.........$79.99
MMS .40 EA SENT/ NO UNLIMITED OFFER
RINGTONES.........................$1.99
GAMES..............................4.99
ANY ALTERNATIVE DIAL-UP ACCESS ...BLOCKED VIA NETWORK!!!!!!!!
T-MOBILE
UNLIMITED WAP/NET ACCESS..........$5.00/$20.00
MMS.....................
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ATT
UNLIMITED WAP/NET ACCESS.........$79.99
MMS .40 EA SENT/ NO UNLIMITED OFFER
RINGTONES.........................$1.99
GAMES..............................4.99
ANY ALTERNATIVE DIAL-UP ACCESS ...BLOCKED VIA NETWORK!!!!!!!!
T-MOBILE
UNLIMITED WAP/NET ACCESS..........$5.00/$20.00
MMS.....................
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Hey, you forgot the additional HotSpot feature, unlimited 802.11b wireless connect at any open wireless point, T1 speed at Starbuck's and suchlike, unlimited add on to a voice plan also 20.00, 30.00-40.00 stand alone and 9.99 day pass. Man, I love wireless--I get a physical pang every time I have to plug something into a cable, I swear... 😉
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