"Locking a handset purchased under those terms until it is paid off is not anti-consumer, as it enables providers to make devices more affordable to all consumers..." AT&T argued that unlocking phones early could raise prices and limit financial options for customers.
AT&T also contended that unlocking phones so soon after activation would lead to greater fraud... they are likely to exacerbate handset arbitrage, fraud, and trafficking." The carrier emphasized the need to protect consumers from potential risks.
On October 7, AT&T outlined its opposition to the plan, stating that the proposed unlocking rules would fail to foster greater competition and therefore would not benefit consumers.
The company also questioned the power of the FCC to impose such a rule, claiming that the agency could be overstepping its authority." AT&T stressed the implications of regulatory overreach.
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