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Originally Posted by menevets
Thanks to all for the info. I wonder if the restriction is done on the hardware or software. Or both? I would think software, but then it could be hacked. If it's hardware it would be harder, but then who would go to the trouble. Anyhoo, just a stream of conscious there.
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Based on my observations the restriction is imposed by Amazon's servers (I assume they use a proxy).
When you try and use the Kindle's data connection, it routes everything you try and browse through Amazon's proxy server.
If you are in a country where 3G browsing is allowed, the connection is allowed to continue.
If you are in a country where 3G browsing is NOT allowed, then you get a very simple one line error message (unless you try and visit Wikipedia which is enabled in many more countries).
I'm not sure about the Kindle Touch as that's not a product I've used, but it's probable that the firmware also enforces these rules to avoid confusion.