Ofcom considers ban on sale of locked smartphones
Ofcom proposal aims to lower the barriers to switching networks
It costs around £10 to get a smartphone unlocked
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is considering a ban on the sale of smartphones locked to one network. The move would come as part of a package of new measures, not just to make it easier for consumers to switch...
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