[ale] OT, Cell phone unlocked.

[Geoffrey]

Richard Bronosky wrote:
> On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 3:55 PM, Geoffrey <lists at serioustechnology.com> wrote:
>> I'm curious as to why on earth they would do that?  Unlock one of their
>> phones to work with a competitor?
> 
> Because if you fulfill the terms of your contract with them, they are
> legally required to do so. Among other things, it helps keep e-waste
> out of landfills.


Well all that makes sense and I understand that.  I suspect they would 
not do so if they were not legally required to do so.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

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temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
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