FCC’s new 60-day phone unlocking policy isn’t everyone’s cup of tea

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The FCC is in the process of finalizing its new phone unlocking requirements, which could require US carriers to unlock all phones within 60 days of activation. Sure, it’s a very consumer-centric decision You’ll be able to switch carriers easily, removing the restriction of being tied down to the carrier from where you purchased your phone. Software updates could also become faster since they would no longer be bound by carrier approval before reaching your devices. Locked phones also sometimes feature pre-installed apps, which could be a nuisance. So, all in all, the quicker carrier unlock would benefit users, right? Well, some of you beg to differ.




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