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Why Unlocked Phones Don't Work In the US
schnell writes "Unlocked cellular devices have long been a part of the wireless landscape in Europe and elsewhere. But longtime industry analyst Andrew Seybold explains why that model doesn't work in the US due to technology and frequency differences, and why LTE adoption may not make things any better."
Is because the U.S. fails so much at math that people can't figure out they'll be paying $2000 over their 2-year contract for their "free" locked phone.
I could have modded 'troll', but I opt to point out the bleeding obvious: I pay ~$2,400 over my two year contract for the balance of the handset cost, voice, data, and SMS service for two lines. Also, My phone wasn't free, it was $200 up front (HTC Rhodium).
i'm getting screwed? really? i paid $80 for a blackberry bold 9700, and my phone service is $25/month i don't feel screwed, my ass isn't even sore. my first prepaid phone was $30/month so $5 less than that for talk text and data is pretty damned good.
Snowden and Manning are heroes.
No, it would not be interesting, it would be illegal.
It would violate FCC regulations.
The platform the module goes into greatly effects the RF characteristics. This is why we test all integrated module into end products.
This is why laptops with 3G modules have a bios lock to prevent different modules from being installed.
to protect the spectrum.
Oh boho how socialistic of them.
Stupid!
("Tea party ftw!" :D)
/ Scandinavian acting like an american.