Senate
Mar 6, 2013A 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.
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)
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Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 6, 2013