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A complaint by Apple has reportedly led to an investigation of two mobile carriers and the GSMA. AT&T and Verizon want to prevent users from using eSIM to easily switch carriers without replacing a SIM card:
The Justice Department has opened an antitrust investigation into potential coordination by AT&T, Verizon and a telecommunications standards organization to hinder consumers from easily switching wireless carriers, according to six people with knowledge of the inquiry.
In February, the Justice Department issued demands to AT&T, Verizon and the G.S.M.A., a mobile industry standards-setting group, for information on potential collusion to thwart a technology known as eSIM, said two of the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the details are confidential.
The technology lets people remotely switch wireless providers without having to insert a new SIM card into a device. AT&T and Verizon face accusations that they colluded with the G.S.M.A. to try to establish standards that would allow them to lock a device to their network even if it had eSIM technology.
The investigation was opened about five months ago after at least one device maker and one wireless carrier filed formal complaints with the Justice Department, two of the people said. The device maker was Apple, one of them said. Representatives for the Justice Department, the G.S.M.A. and Apple declined to comment.
Also at The Verge, WSJ, 9to5Mac, and AppleInsider.
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(Score: 2) by digitalaudiorock on Sunday April 22 2018, @02:56PM (1 child)
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Yea...I remember it too, but that doesn't mean it wasn't dangerous and stupid. Your argument reminds be of all the uber-libertarian arguments against motorcycle helmet laws. I'll argue with that argument. If I'm in an accident and someone who wasn't wearing a seat belt, or a motorcycle rider without a helmet, ends up as a bloody pile on the hood of my car, their "right" to roll the dice becomes my problem in a big hurry. Fuck that. Yes, I'm sure it's helped the insurance industry, and they deserve to be regulated into fucking oblivion frankly...that's a whole other topic...but yea, lets all fly through windshields to get screw them right? I can't believe this got modded up +5.
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Sunday April 22 2018, @03:43PM
Your own argument seems to be that "It should be against the law to be stupid!" And, it is questionable what is so stupid. Seat belts have killed people. Motorcycle helmets actually prevent deaths, but cause paralyzing neck injuries.
Bottom line here, is, you believe that anyone whose judgement and/or values are different from your own need to be coerced into agreeing with you.
I agree with the underlying tenets of libertarianism. A person should be able to any damned thing he wants to do, so long as he doesn't infringe on another person's rights while doing so.
If my actions result in my grusome death, so be it. If, by chance, you happen to witness my gruesome death - oh well. You could have closed your eyes. If I happen to end my life on the hood of your car, then it's a question of liability. Did you run a red light? Then you have infringed upon my rights. Did I run a red light? OK, then I'm liable for infringing upon your rights. Sue me, or sue my insurance company.
With or without the myriad of laws, accidents are going to happen. That's what insurance is for, after all. And, courts. I have no sympathy for your position.