News - September 9, 2024

INCOMPAS Files Comments to the FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Mobile Handset Unlocking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 9, 2024 – INCOMPAS, the internet and competitive networks association, today filed comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks input as the Commission explores the use of handset unlocking policies across the mobile wireless marketplace. The following statement can be attributed to Angie Kronenberg, President of INCOMPAS:

"INCOMPAS supports the Commission’s proposal for a uniform handset unlocking policy as it will enhance competition and improve consumer choice in the mobile wireless market. The practice of locking phones makes it more difficult for consumers to change providers. Unlocking requirements allow customers to switch networks more easily, which means larger providers are incentivized to compete for customers rather than locking them into a plan – enabling smaller providers to better compete. As a result, the FCC’s uniform unlocking policy proposal will strengthen competition and empower consumer choice."