Senators press FCC to examine exclusive cell phone deals

Are you annoyed that you can't get an iPhone on Verizon, or an Android G1 on Sprint? So are certain members of the US Senate, who have written a letter to the Federal Communications Commission asking it to review the legality of wireless exclusivity agreements. If the FCC finds that such agreements limit competition and choice, Congress may consider passing legislation to help balance things out.

Several US senators are requesting that the Federal Communications Commission review the now-popular exclusivity agreements between wireless carriers and handset manufacturers...

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