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billhicks76

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4. NSA/DEA/FBI

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Fri Jul 25, 2014, 06:26 PM

Jul 2014

Last edited Fri Jul 25, 2014, 08:22 PM - Edit history (1)

How about at least locking out the snoops who illegally spy on us everyday. Politicians must want to support this given that any embarrassing private conversation can be used against them as leverage to change a vote or other behavior. Where are the new phones that cannot be tapped?

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Cellphone unlocking set to become legal again [View all] Omaha Steve Jul 2014 OP

A bit of info on the Librarian of Congress antiquie Jul 2014 #1

Good, as it should be. uppityperson Jul 2014 #2

I didn't realize it was "illegal" to unlock phones. I had two AT&T phones that I wanted to unlock.. George II Jul 2014 #3

Was that before or after an expired contract? BadgerKid Jul 2014 #8

It was after, and we'd switched to Verizon. George II Jul 2014 #11

That was done with the carrier's permission ButterflyBlood Jul 2014 #9

NSA/DEA/FBI billhicks76 Jul 2014 #4

Do you understand what "unlocking phones" really is? George II Jul 2014 #5

Really ? billhicks76 Jul 2014 #7

does this mean i can switch my iphone? mopinko Jul 2014 #6

not officially law just yet but soon, PBO has to sign the bill steve2470 Jul 2014 #10

I don't need no stinking badges. nt. candelista Jul 2014 #12