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\tUK regulator Ofcom pressed ahead with previously unveiled plans to forbid the sale [1] of locked devices by operators, with a ban restricting the practice to be put in place at the end of 2021.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the authority noted the new rules will result in operators being unable to offer locked handsets which cannot be used on other networks, effective from December 2021.<\/p>\n

Ofcom said the move will make switching operators \u201chassle-free\u201d by letting customers move to a different network with their existing device.<\/p>\n

The regulator listed EE, Vodafone UK and MVNO Tesco Mobile as operators which still sold locked phones, and noted unlocking was a \u201cpotentially complicated process which can also cost around \u00a310\u201d.<\/p>\n

Ofcom noted its own research showed 35 per cent of respondents had chosen not to switch operator because of the complexity around procedures to unlock devices.<\/p>\n

Almost half of consumers quizzed reported hurdles when attempting to unlock their handsets, including delays and loss of service.<\/p>\n

Ofcom said it was also introducing measures for people to receive a written summary of main contract terms prior to subscribing, including prices and length of the agreement.<\/p>\n

These elements will come into effect in June 2022.<\/p>\n

[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/devices\/news-devices\/ofcom-moves-to-outlaw-locked-device-sales<\/p>\n\n

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