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Mr Matt

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Wireless parasites should tell the truth!

The big lie is that you own the handset. In reality persons purchasing a Google Handset are paying a one time right to use fee. Many PABX manufactures charge a one time right to use fee for use of the software to operate their systems. The customer does not own the software and is not allowed to sell or transfer it without the permission of the manufacture.

I have not seen any comment regarding who owns the handset once the contract has been met. Does the customer have to return the handset to Google after the contract has been met and they cease to use it, or is it simply disabled by a malicious firmware download? Can the handset be used on another GSM network after the contract is met? I think Google should answer those question before they are allowed to continue selling renting the product.


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said by Mr Matt:

The big lie is that you own the handset. In reality persons purchasing a Google Handset are paying a one time right to use fee. Many PABX manufactures charge a one time right to use fee for use of the software to operate their systems. The customer does not own the software and is not allowed to sell or transfer it without the permission of the manufacture.

I have not seen any comment regarding who owns the handset once the contract has been met. Does the customer have to return the handset to Google after the contract has been met and they cease to use it, or is it simply disabled by a malicious firmware download? Can the handset be used on another GSM network after the contract is met? I think Google should answer those question before they are allowed to continue selling renting the product.
huh?
The customer owns the handset. That's why you pay an ETF when you cancel your contract - to cover the subsidy on the handset.

And with an Android phone, the whole "charging for right to use software" is even LESS of an issue since it's open-source software.

Can you possibly cite any reference on the internet (other than conspiracy forums) that can back up your baseless accusation?
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