In the U.S., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a rule requiring carriers to unlock phones within 60 days of purchase. According to Wired, two of the largest carriers, AT&T and T-Mobile, are advising caution, saying it could negatively impact consumers. In a recent filing to the FCC, T-Mobile explains: “If the Commission mandates a uniform unlocking policy, it is consumers — not providers — who stand to lose the most.” It continues: “Consumers risk losing access to the benefits of free or heavily subsidized handsets because the proposal…
