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Unlocking Cellphones Becomes Illegal Saturday in the U.S.

PrecusorPrecusor Member UncommonPosts: 3,589
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The clock to unlock a new mobile phone is running out.

In October 2012, the Librarian of Congress, who determines exemptions to a strict anti-hacking law called the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), decided that unlocking cellphones would no longer be allowed. But the librarian provided a 90-day window during which people could still buy a phone and unlock it. That window closes on Jan. 26.

http://mashable.com/2013/01/23/unlocking-cellphones-illegal/

 

Who passes these ridiculous laws?

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  • rpg_gunnerrpg_gunner Member Posts: 80
    the first time i saw this topic, can't help myself but think who the heal thought of this? waste of time.
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