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depends, if it meant all the devices were unlocked so they can be used on competing cdma or gsm networks, then this would kinda suck... phones would cost alot then..

if their still branded and carrier specific but came from them and not the carriers, then id be all for it, because i think the price would go some, not a ton though... carriers themselves pay top dollar for devices, the only reason we get em for big discounts is because they make money on the back end with us(add ons, everything plans, overages, media downloads,etc).... thats the only reason we cant get rid of ETFs completely is carriers maintain its to offset the discounted handset prices to the consumer...

so its kind of up in the air if itd be good or not to buy directly