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It is interesting because in France some operators are fighting to get subsidized phones considered as a consumer credit (you just pay the phone over time inste
by tonfa 14y ago
It is interesting because in France some operators are fighting to get subsidized phones considered as a consumer credit (you just pay the phone over time instead of up front, like a credit).
Since consumer credit is much more heavily regulated, if they win, people will be more likely to consider prepaid plans and non-subsidized phones.
- a3_nm 14y agoI was about to mention that. If anyone wants more detail, what's happening is that is Free Mobile (new player on the market) is suing SFR (one of the three major players) for unfair competition. Here is a source (in French): http://www.capital.fr/a-la-une/actualites/exclusif-free-porte-plainte-contre-sfr-741894 http://www.capital.fr/a-la-une/actualites/exclusif-free-port...