Senate
Mar 6, 2013

A bill to require that Federal Communications Commission to direct that wireless providers permit the unlocking of mobile devices.

Summary

Official

Wireless Consumer Choice Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to direct providers of commercial mobile services and commercial mobile data services to permit their subscribers to unlock any type of wireless device used to access such services. (The "unlocking" of a mobile device enables the device to connect to different networks for the purpose of switching service providers.) Prohibits this Act from being construed to alter the terms of any valid contract between a provider and a subscriber.

How would you vote on this bill?

Bill Progress

Bill has been introduced and assigned a number

Introduced(3/6/13)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

AK

Ms. Klobuchar

Senate (D) Minnesota

Cosponsors (2)

Topics

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Mar 6, 2013