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Originally Posted by tch65721
I'm confused as to why everyone seems focused on unlocked phones. ATT locked phones work on ATT and their MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators). ATT locked phones work just fine of services (MVNOs) like Airvoice, H2O etc... I'm using a ATT locked phone on H2O right now.
Further, Congress accidentally did something right and made it legal to unlock your own phone.
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The point is (at least mine) is that
i don't want a phone! (Emphasis is frustration at the situation not at you.) I want a device to carry and use with a Wi-Fi network. I want an android device. Most manufacturers have stopped (or never started) pursuing devices for those who don't want a $30 data bill. My discussion of an unlocked phone vs. a no contract phone was TM's comment that when active it is always trying to look for the 3G network and "register," which drains battery life. An unlocked phone isn't pre-programmed to a network and would not exhibit this type of behavior.
It's the nature of the market today, the consensus is that everyone wants a single device and a massive bill to go alone with it. It makes looking for a reasonably-sized, reasonably-priced device (I could always get a 7" wi-fi tablet for cheap, but that is too big) next to impossible.