Recently I've been told that unlocking phones in UK is illegal? How come? Has the service provider a copyright over the unlocking code? If so they would need to pay a patent on every unlock code heheheh...
Well, I've been told I could go to jail for unlocking phones or for providing a software to do it. Well, let's see.UK Courts regulate their laws and the European Court regulates the whole Europe.The European Union Court clearly states that the customer has the right to choose the Service Provider he or she wants. If the phone was unlocked by one unofficial code therefore this "Unofficial" code isnt breaking any law.It is just the same code but...ah... doesnt cost "an eye".heheheh.
Explaining the process. I've got a PS2,they have their "official products" but other manufactures have the right to produce "unofficial" acessories as well. They dont even ask Sony to produce it.They have the right to do so.Why? Because accordingly to European Union, a company cannot have the "monopoly" over something they
make.Therefore.If you're able to "make" a similar "product" that is able to work out with "PlayStation" this will be accepted by the law.
Remmember the Super Ultra Powerfull "Microsoft"? Do you know how much they had been charged for "holding codes"?
That's exactly what the Service Provider does..."hold codes".I do understand they have to discount the "real price" of the phone.That's why they put you under a contract.But after the end of this contract,the phone becomes your property.So you have the right to have this code.And sincerely it's an ultraje asking 20 quids to give it.
So guys go and have your "official" or "unofficial" code.
Have an unlock code or providing it isnt against the law.What is agaisnt the law is breaking a contract.That's all.
Did you know that locking phones in Italy is "against the law". See the point? hehehhe.
Regards
Luiz Santos