GigaomCongress passes cellphone unlocking bill, Obama likely to sign it into law
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday allowing consumers to unlock their phones for the purpose of switching carriers. Read more »
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The House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday allowing consumers to unlock their phones for the purpose of switching carriers. Read more »
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