The US House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation on Friday that would allow consumers to “unlock” their cell phones in order to switch wireless networks. It now heads to President Obama for his signature.
There is a big "However" coming though...
While Congress has voted to permit unlocking phones, it did not do so permanently. The Library of Congress will have to reconsider the rule in 2015 and again every three years unless further action is taken by lawmakers.
Still, it is a big deal. I am sure AT&T, Verizon etc. were whining about it the whole time.
Just a short FYI diary to fellow cell phone locked and tethered Kossacks.
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