Free My Phone - Walt Mossberg is a genius

Anybody interested in the mobile industry at all should read these two posts:

1. Walt Mossberg writes a brilliant commentary on the American wireless industry entitled "Free My Phone". Walt Mossberg is exactly right and a hero to us all.

2. Former NFL pretty boy, non tech professional, ex-politician and current CTIA president Steve Largent writes a shameful response to Mr. Mossberg's brilliance. Steve Largent is a paid lobbyist monkeyboy of the big American wireless carriers.

Steve, Walt is right, the rest of the mobile world is laughing at you, except for Canada. We are in the same boat, maybe worse, at least you have iPhone:( For a further breakdown of the exchange, check out this commentary by Phoneboy.

Anyway, what can you do about it? You can make a stink. If you are Canadian you can join the class action against the carriers for their ridiculous service license charges. If you are anybody else you can join MobileFreedom.org and pray for GoogleTel.

Thank you for reading my completely unbiased opinions.

Chris
EQO Customer Evangelist