"SIM lock" to immediate release obligation Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications September 20, 16:23
Regarding the so-called “SIM lock” that allows smartphones to be used only by contracted mobile phone companies, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications at the expert meeting on the 20th, according to the intentions of people who purchased mobile phones at the time of smartphone sales Clarified a policy that mandates that the lock be removed immediately.
Regarding SIM lock, SOFTBANK and KDDI announced a big discount on the terminal price that extended the scope to contractors of other companies this month, but on the premise that it will be locked for 100 days, from experts etc. from next month It has been pointed out that, contrary to the purpose of the new rules for mobile phone charges, the contractor is effectively enclosed.