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Unlocking your smartphone to enjoy the freedom of using it with any carrier is an attractive proposition. However, the legalities surrounding phone unlocking vary from one region to another. To help you navigate this complex terrain, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to unlocking phone legalities, so you can make informed decisions while staying on the right side of the law.
What Does "Unlocking" a Phone Mean?
Before we delve into the legal aspects, let's clarify what unlocking a phone entails. Unlocking a phone means removing software restrictions that bind it to a specific carrier or network, allowing it to work with other compatible carriers.
Unlocking Phone Legalities in the United States
1. The Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act
In the United States, the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (PDF), signed into law in 2014, legalized phone unlocking. This legislation allows consumers to unlock their phones o
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