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On 2014-03-01, RS Wood <rswood@therandymon.com> wrote:
> From the "hello, oligarchy" department:
> Title: Inside the battle to kill a stupid law: yes, it's still illegal to unlock your phone

... at least in that bastion of freedom, the USA.

In the UK, the MNO's are legally obliged to provide an unlock code.

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