What Will the Wireless Consumer Protection Bill Mean for the Industry?
2 Senators introduced a Wireless Consumer Protection Bill that might mean big changes for the Industry. For Example, the bill directs the FCC to study handset locking and how it could effect consumers, ““The rules governing our wireless industry are a relic of the 1980s, when cellphones were a luxury item that fit into a briefcase instead of a pocket,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) Click here for the full story.
The wireless industry has been pushing for national regulation because of concerns about local governments and conflicting rules. Now that comprehensive legislation will be debated, companies should make sure their point of view is taken into account.
