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Due to the compatibility and standardization issues with VoLTE, the ability for consumers to use devices purchased from any provider in the world will no longer exist like it did with 2G and 3G (Circuit Switched) networks.

Currently, phone carriers can use this telco specific VoLTE firmware requirement as a stealthy way of network locking their devices, which ~~prevent~~ customers from switching to competitors or from using ‘BYO’ devices.<ref>[https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australias-3g-shutdown-why-your-4g5g-phone-is-now-blocked,19159 "Australia’s 3G shutdown: Why your 4G/5G phone is now blocked - Independent Australia"] - 12 November 2024</ref> Handset makers and network operators also engage in behavior that restricts the use of devices on different networks and otherwise anti-competitive behavior.<ref>[https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=committees/commsen/28167/&sid=0000 "3G Shutdown Inquiry - Committee Hansard - 23 July 2024 Parliament of Australia"] - aph.gov.au</ref>

Currently, phone carriers can use this telco specific VoLTE firmware requirement as a stealthy way of network locking their devices, which prevents customers from switching to competitors or from using ‘BYO’ devices.<ref>[https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australias-3g-shutdown-why-your-4g5g-phone-is-now-blocked,19159 "Australia’s 3G shutdown: Why your 4G/5G phone is now blocked - Independent Australia"] - 12 November 2024</ref> Handset makers and network operators also engage in behavior that restricts the use of devices on different networks and otherwise anti-competitive behavior.<ref>[https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=committees/commsen/28167/&sid=0000 "3G Shutdown Inquiry - Committee Hansard - 23 July 2024 Parliament of Australia"] - aph.gov.au</ref>

==Issues with device compatibility==

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 Due to the compatibility and standardization issues with VoLTE, the ability for consumers to use devices purchased from any provider in the world will no longer exist like it did with 2G and 3G (Circuit Switched) networks.
-Currently, phone carriers can use this telco specific VoLTE firmware requirement as a stealthy way of network locking their devices, which prevent customers from switching to competitors or from using ‘BYO’ devices.<ref>[https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australias-3g-shutdown-why-your-4g5g-phone-is-now-blocked,19159 "Australia’s 3G shutdown: Why your 4G/5G phone is now blocked - Independent Australia"] - 12 November 2024</ref> Handset makers and network operators also engage in behavior that restricts the use of devices on different networks and otherwise anti-competitive behavior.<ref>[https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=committees/commsen/28167/&sid=0000 "3G Shutdown Inquiry - Committee Hansard - 23 July 2024 Parliament of Australia"] - aph.gov.au</ref>
+Currently, phone carriers can use this telco specific VoLTE firmware requirement as a stealthy way of network locking their devices, which prevents customers from switching to competitors or from using ‘BYO’ devices.<ref>[https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australias-3g-shutdown-why-your-4g5g-phone-is-now-blocked,19159 "Australia’s 3G shutdown: Why your 4G/5G phone is now blocked - Independent Australia"] - 12 November 2024</ref> Handset makers and network operators also engage in behavior that restricts the use of devices on different networks and otherwise anti-competitive behavior.<ref>[https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=committees/commsen/28167/&sid=0000 "3G Shutdown Inquiry - Committee Hansard - 23 July 2024 Parliament of Australia"] - aph.gov.au</ref>
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