[nerys]

Most wont go that route because a. It's hard, and b. It's illegal

For the first issue? So what

For the second issue? again SO WHAT. it should not BE illegal so its a law that rightly SHOULD be ignored. While I lack the skill to attempt such things I would do so in a heart beat if I had the skill and a desire to do it.

Whats wrong is for sprint to dictate a higher monthly charge for a piece of hardware that gives you no more "service" than any other piece of hardware JUST FOR THE SAKE of owning that different piece of hardware.

Not because if gives you more service (THAT IS what your paying for service) but because they know its a DESIRED phone.

THAT should be illegal. They want to apply terms to upgrade your phone? fine. but if I buy it outright sprint should have NO SAY and be able to impose NO fees.