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FCC To Look Into Legality Of Unlocking Cellphones, May Not Be Able To Do Anything

FCC To Look Into Legality Of Unlocking Cellphones, May Not Be Able To Do Anything

Back in January, a new rule changed kicked in that makes it illegal for a consumer to unlock a cellphone purchased after Jan. 25, 2013, without getting the permission of their wireless carrier. Now the Federal Communications Commission is going to look into the matter, but isn’t sure if it can actually do anything. [More]