IMO, the presence of (3) from that list will go a long, LONG way in eliminating (1) and (2). Given an easy way for competitors to enter the market, carrier loc

IMO, the presence of (3) from that list will go a long, LONG way in eliminating (1) and (2). Given an easy way for competitors to enter the market, carrier lock-in wrt devices and features will decrease dramatically. Citation: See the UK and (to an extent) Indian telecom markets.