Markey bill could force Apple, AT&T to unlock iPhone

MARKEY BILL COULD FORCE APPLE, AT&T TO UNLOCK PHONE
[SOURCE: C-Net|News.com, AUTHOR: Anne Broache]
House Telecom and Internet Subcommittee Chairman Ed Markey (D-MA) is sponsoring a bill, the Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act, that would direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a number of new rules for wireless carriers. Among other things, those companies would have to give abundant disclosure to their customers about their rate plans in a "clear, plain, and conspicuous manner," breaking out the cost of everything from early termination fees to state and local taxes for the customer. Carriers would also be obligated to devise more detailed maps of their network coverage areas. And they'd have to permit customers to cancel a contract for any reason without penalty within the first 30 days and to prorate any fees associated with leaving a contract early. There will be a hearing on the bill this morning.
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