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Re: Whats next? said by PhoenixDown:While I generally agree with your sentiments, its not like we (users) get to actually negotiate a contract here. said by openbox9:But you have a choice whether to sign the contract or not. Don't like the terms? Don't sign the contract openbox9 pretty much made my point. I agree, the ETF sucks. But people are informed of it in advance, the fee is set, and they agree to it - in exchange for getting a discount on the phone. Its no different than those apartment complexes that offer the first month free rent, but if you break the lease, you have to pay for that month. Its basis contract 101. And I see it as even LESS of a problem now that there are so many non-contract cell plans.
Now auto-renewals, and pretty much anytime a person isn't physically signing the contract, that is a different story. |
| Having a cell phone line is imperative for many people`s jobs. These companies rent spectrum from the government. Considering consumers have no legitimate choices as there is a severe lack of competition in the wireless industry, it makes sense for the government to regulate these contracts. |
