The Free My Phone Movement

This is one of those movements that I sympathize with but don’t think will get very far (unfortunately): Freepress’…

Free My Phone

This project is attempting to break the smartphone exclusivity agreements between manufacturers and mobile phone carriers. Examples are BlackBerry Storm and Verizon and Apple iPhone and AT&T. The argument is a reasonable one: Exclusive contracts between a mobile carrier and manufacturer limits availability of innovative devices to consumers. This, in turn, limits innovation and compeitition.

Free My Phone has a petition you can sign that is sent to your U.S.

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