The
Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act was expected to get
bogged down in legalities when it was presented to the House of
Representatives. In a fortunate turn of events, it didn't. The bill has
actually passed through the House with overwhelming, unanimous support.
The
implications of this are huge: it effectively negates the 2012 verdict that
unlocking a cell phone was considered copyright law infringement. That is, if
the bill passes, of course.
So what else
needs to happen in order for the Act to become law? It just needs to be signed
by Obama, and then, US cell phone users will no longer need to appeal to their
wireless carriers for unlock codes.
The language
of the bill is clearly written too; users will be able to unlock the phone of
their volition,
unimpeded by wireless carriers, and connect to the mobile
network of their choosing.
Once the ink
dries on the bill, then US cell phone owners can chalk the passing of this bill
as a victory.
Source via Gsmarea
Source via Gsmarea
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