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I also can't install whatever software I want on the cable box I got from Comcast. Nobody's ranting about that though. You also did not pay to buy that box fro

I also can't install whatever software I want on the cable box I got from Comcast. Nobody's ranting about that though. You also did not pay to buy that box from Comcast either. You're leasing it from them, with full expectation from Comcast that you will give it back if/when you terminate service, and from you that Comcast will replace it at no charge if/when it breaks or stops working. With the iPhone (or any cell phone for that matter), you have bought the phone, and it becomes your own personal property. You do not have to return the phone if you cancel service, and the provider is under no obligation to replace the unit if it breaks (unless you paid extra from the start for a warranty). That is why nobody rants about their unit from Comcast.

imgabe 17y ago
It depends. If you agreed to a 2 year contract along when you bought your iPhone, you haven't yet completely paid for it. Also, if you cancel your contract before it's up, you DO have to return the iPhone. If you paid extra for an unlocked iPhone, then yes you have a point. But then you also have the freedom to go to another network without those restrictions.
LogicHoleFlaw 17y ago
I rant about my unit from Verizon. It's a DSL modem/router combo and it SUCKS as a router. It breaks xmpp. It dies when any upload is taking place. It freezes when two PCs are streaming anything. Fortunately I can disable the router portion and use my own linksys model. Which works until Verizon changes a setting upstream and I have to reset the configuration to default and start from scratch. Bleh.