My big deal is that the librarian of congress has any say on what is law.
My big deal is that the librarian of congress has any say on what is law.
I can see it being a pain in the ass IF the Carriers change policy ( which they could I suppose ) but AT&T for example will unlock for international travel after 3 months if you call and ask nicely. I dunno about other carriers since I have had AT&T since the first iPhone came out and have no desire to switch currently.
I'm also confident that if the carriers refuse to unlock the phone after your contract is up you would have a viable lawsuit against them.
( I've also unlocked 3 of my old iPhones with them with little to no hassle)
Technically it's the Librarian of Congress.
I read the article and have no clue why this is even an issue. [Dunno]
I'd like to see another source for this. You're talking about an article written and published by CBS's DC affiliate. Chances are far greater than average that the guy writing this article didn't understand the facts, the situation or what he was writing. The Librarian of Congress doesn't pass legislation and even the article later simply says the LoC was asked for a RULING on how the DMCA pertained to unlocking cellphones. Again, the LoC is not part of the judicial branch and therefore doesn't make rulings nor is it a part of the executive branch so doesn't have any enforcement powers.
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Originally Posted by Aloha_Shooter
Oh there are a ton of links out there... google unlock phone illegal and it will spit back 100's of links ... I still stnd by my statement of people not really reading what was said by the LoC and that they are jumping to conclusions that are incorrect .
Right -- so the LoC didn't mandate legislation, they refused to create an exemption (a power granted to them under the DMCA) for unlocking cellphones despite precedent from prior years. Entirely different situation from a legal and Constitutional standpoint. I still say the DMCA is equine fecal matter but regardless this is still much ado about nothing.
Probably right, but if they see you pop up on another network without the proper papers, they might find "other things" when they come in through the door. Yeah, some tinfoil there but it doesn't mean it's not possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by TFOGGER
Can you imagine the 3rd Strike that puts you away for life being unlocking your iPhone.
What kind of street cred does that get you in cellblock C?
If I don't own the phone, then why are they making me buy it? Tell you what cell phone companies, you provide me with your phone and charge me for the service.