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Story: Apple's iPhone exclusivity plan unravels

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America is behind with mobile phones because of restrictive practices

I am delighted to hear that unlocked iPhones are already starting to be available in Europe. At least it's a start to releasing the iphone to the free market. Roll on unlocked iphones for the UK! I remember being shocked to learn that American telcos insist on locking phones - in a country that is supposed to be famous for its free market. I'm sure this is the reason why America is so behind the Far East and Europe in the development of cellphones. Like many others, I was keen to get an iphone in the UK, but refuse to be locked into an expensive contract for a year and a half.

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