Say goodbye to locked phones! US FCC issues proposed rules: operators must unlock within 60 days of activation

According to news on July 19, some time ago, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) drafted a new regulation that will directly turn locked phones into unlocked phones. The new regulations require operators to unlock iPhones or Android smartphones within 60 days of users activating the phone, aiming to help users switch operators more easily and thereby promote market competition.

1. FCC releases proposed rule to require carriers to unlock phones within 60 days of activation

After a period of discussion, the FCC has released proposed rules for public comment. The rules clearly mention that operators are required to unlock customers’ phones within 60 days of activation.

2. Benefits of the new unlocking rules

The FCC said the new unlocking rules can increase consumer choice. Consumers will have more freedom to use their existing phones as long as they are compatible with the new carrier's network. Switching operators will become easier, increasing competition among operators.

1. Operators subsidize hardware and the price advantage is obvious

It should be noted that:

2. After the implementation of new regulations, hardware prices may rise and the price advantage will be lost.
3. The US version of the iPhone 14 series has canceled the physical card slot. Unlocked phones require hard work to add a card slot, which is risky and is not recommended.

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