While I don't necessarily think that AT & T's suing is without merit, I want to point out that I do have an issue with the idea that even if you bought a unsubsidized phone, you still are chained to one carrier.
It's a bit too much like going out and buy your own personal computer but asked to sign 2 year contract with AOL *just* so you can access internet with this specific computer.
The idea of subsidizing a phone with contract is fine; this is something that company can bargain for to tap into more people who otherwise cannot afford the full cost of a phone upfront. But when it's completely paid for... it feel bit too draconian for them to be telling us what to do with our phone, our property.
For those hackers, can't say I feel sorry; even if I agree with them in principle. Breaking contract is breaking contract, even if it's a bad one.
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