Telus has recently confirmed that it will begin locking newly financed smartphones starting in October 2023. This decision is part of the company's initiative to seek approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a temporary 60-day lock on all new devices financed through their network. Telus cites a growing crisis related to organized crime, which they claim is taking advantage of the current ban on locked devices. In their submission to the CRTC, Telus describes how retail staff and customers have been negatively impacted by this situation, and they argue that implementing device locks could help mitigate these issues. The company hopes for a swift response from the CRTC to address these challenges further.
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