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Free as in freedom

[From JB Budapest, Hungary] It seems inevitable. As our devices become more and more versatile, and as their software becomes more like a desktop OS (Android, even iPhone), big service providers like AT&T and Verizon will be forced to open up: they will only provide the service itself, and you decide how and with what you use it with. You don't make a contract, you don't need a SIM card, all you need is a credit card and a compatible device. With time, the barrier betwen WiFi and cellular service will become less and less evident, and it will eventually disapear. It is still a long way to go, of course, but it has already begun.