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[-] mlg@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

They aggressively buy spin off services to ensure a locked market as well.

Cricket wireless was a on AT&T network provider that outshined AT&T because it allowed any device + better prices.

So naturally they bought them out and shutdown the any allowed devices to force you into buying a carrier phone to ensure your device will be locked.

[-] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 days ago

They shouldn't be locked at all. If the phone is included with the contract, it probably requires you to pay it off if you cancel early anyways.

[-] Venicon@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Fuck the lot of them. Shop around for the best deal that doesn’t try to screw you over.

[-] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 7 points 2 days ago

the term is MVNO, thats where you want to shop, folks. bring your own device too.

deny the parasite them profits.

[-] itsJoelle@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

For real. And they’re cheaper too.

I pay around $300 annually for unlimited data?

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