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Except the data services would not work.


AximGuy wrote:
> On Fri, 09 Jan 2004 03:56:14 -0800, Joseph wrote:
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>>>*A prohibition on companies "locking down" cell phones so
>>>they cannot be used on other carriers' networks.
>>
>>*That* I'd like to see! I'd love to see Verizon's phones work on
>>AT&T's network.
>
>
> Actually, this wouldn't be a bad idea for moving the better Sprint phones to
> VZ <G>.

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Sounds like somebody(s) at cu wasn't keeping current on their
wireless bill(s).


S. Warsaw wrote:

> From: "Consumer Reports' President Jim Guest"
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> Organization: Consumers Union
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>
>
> Dear Consumer,
>
> Do you ever feel like your cell phone contract keeps you
> trapped in a "cell hell" of dropped calls, dead zones, and
> frustration? I know I do.
>
> That's why Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of
> Consumer Reports, is calling on cell phone companies to
> deliver better service to consumers.
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> before buying a service plan.
>
> *Pro-rated early contract termination charges - consumers
> shouldn't have to pay the full fee near the end of a
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>
> *A prohibition on companies "locking down" cell phones so
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>
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