Mossberg howls: "Free my Phone"

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Al @ Oct 22nd 2007 2:25PM

How can this guy be so influential and completely miss the fact that the open system he's so desperate for is offered by Nokia?

You can buy phones unlocked from Nokia. You can buy software straight from the vendor instead of through the carriers. You're free to use whatever ringtones you want without paying for them.

I just want my carrier to offer better plans and cheaper data. That's all I want from my carrier and they can't offer it.

Verizon is evil in all aspects.
Sprint SERO is awesome, but you cant bring your own phone.
at&t is expensive.
t-mobile is kinda cheap, but the data is slow.

I wish I could move to Japan or England.

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NuShrike @ Oct 22nd 2007 5:10PM

Exactly, you can buy unlocked phones straight from the vendor, such as the shiny HTC Kaiser.

It'll save you money in the long run because you're not forced into a plan the carrier thinks is best for your "device" in order to get the lower "subsidized" price.

It's a global economy now so vote with your wallet, instead of wasting your time with USA stupidity.

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