Don't certain European countries require the carrier to unlock the phone once contract term is over? (For that matter, is there any place that prohibits those activation-type schemes?) If they leave no way to unlock the iPhone, wouldn't they be non-compliant with said law, and face penalties?
In Belgium it is unlawful to sell phones locked with a carrier or only with a contract. Carrier can offer mobiles with contracts but a customer must be able to get the mobile alone.
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Jamar @ Aug 24th 2007 12:56PM
Don't certain European countries require the carrier to unlock the phone once contract term is over? (For that matter, is there any place that prohibits those activation-type schemes?) If they leave no way to unlock the iPhone, wouldn't they be non-compliant with said law, and face penalties?
Hugues @ Aug 24th 2007 1:42PM
In Belgium it is unlawful to sell phones locked with a carrier or only with a contract. Carrier can offer mobiles with contracts but a customer must be able to get the mobile alone.