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Why are cell phone companies allowed to lock cell phones?

Asked by amanderveen (1811points) December 27th, 2008

Why do cell phone companies get away with locking cell phones to their network when you have to pay for the phone? Even if you get the phone discounted through the provider by subscribing to their service, you have to buy out the phone if you cancel the service. The phone is yours, bought and paid for, but unusable if you decide to change providers. How is this legal?

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