Poor, poor mobile networks. UK's comms watchdog plans to stop 'em selling locked-down handsets

First OTT apps nick their SMS revenue, now this...

In 2019, few handsets come with the same level of network lock-ins that were endemic in the 2000s and earlier. Despite that, many networks — including BT and Vodafone — persist in this practice, limiting consumer choice and freedom.…

via The Register - Data Centre: Networks
https://go.theregister.co.uk/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2019/12/17/ofcom_details_plans_to_stop_networks_flogging_locked_handsets/