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jeffcityjon

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Member since : Sep-15-2009 (Verified)
2 Ideas, 4 Comments, 31 Votes

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If I bought a computer, I would expect to be able to utilize all the functionality of that computer. Why are phones different?

Many phones have GPS receivers built in. Many of these are disabled by the carriers. You may re-enable the receivers by paying a monthly fee to the carrier. That is wrong.

The same is true for applications. Many carriers only allow applications that have been signed by them to be installed on my phone. This practice allows the carrier to charge the application developer a signing fee.

Both of these practices put the brakes on innovation in the US Mobile market.
If I have a mobile data plan, I should be able to tether the phone to my computer without having to pay an additional fee.

I own my phone. If there is a tethering app available on it, I should be able to utilize this app. Who are the telcos to control what I do on a device that I own?
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jeffcityjon 6 months ago
Voted down because this is a web-design issue. The FCC should not attempt to juristic web-design.
jeffcityjon 6 months ago
Voted this down because this is a web-design issue. The FCC should not attempt to juristic web-design.
jeffcityjon 6 months ago
While I am unhappy with the terms of most agreement plans for new/renewed service, I do not think the government should attempt to juristic these deals. We are a capitalistic market. They may offer whatever perks they want to attract new customers.

I just want full control of the device that I own.

When my carrier controls which apps I can install or disables settings it's like Ford controlling what brand of gasoline I put in my car.
jeffcityjon 6 months ago
Voted down because this does not suggest a solution. Only a desired outcome. If you had suggested a solution that promotes a lower cost, I would likely have reconsidered my vote.