Consumer Groups Urge 'Common-Sense' Approach on Handset Unlocking Rules
Various consumer groups filed Monday in support of the FCC’s proposed handset unlocking mandate (see [Ref:2407180037). “A uniform approach applied across the industry will address this inconsistency, enhance competition, and create regulatory parity,” said a letter in docket 24-186: “A…
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standard should be set after a close review of the record in this matter and with careful consideration of the impact of any obligations adopted by the Commission on various wireless industry segments.” Among the groups endorsing the filing were the 60 Plus Association, the American Consumer Institute, the Institute for Policy Innovation and the Institute for Technology and Network Economics. They called for a “common-sense” approach.