• Powderhorn@beehaw.org
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    2 years ago

    Here’s an idea: How about zero days?

    I admittedly don’t get how this is even a thing, having bought unlocked phones for prepaid service going on 14 years now. Wait for a sale on a phone, get a high-end device for like $800 (financing always available), and pay $200 once a year for service.

    It’s appalling to me that people think more than $17/month for cell service is reasonable.

  • gramie@lemmy.ca
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    2 years ago

    A couple of years ago, Canada required all carriers to cell unlocked phones, or allow them to be unlocked for free. Nothing bad has happened because of that. Our cell phone plans are still too expensive, and the companies are wildly profitable.

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    2 years ago

    I’m actually pretty curious to see how the FCC moves forward after Chevron, and I’m hoping Rosenworcel wipes the floor with them