Exclusive: New Poll Shows Voters Want Cellphone Freedom — 9 Out Of 10 Americans Support the Right to Take Their Phone When Switching Cellphone Providers
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Published on April 13, 2026.
A new poll by The Bull Moose Project has found that 9 out of 10 Americans support the right to take their phone when switching providers. The practice, "mobile locking," which restricts phones to work on only one network, is seen as a financial anchor tying families to a single carrier long after they've paid for the device, even if the device is purchased outright or has already been paid off. The survey also found that 93 percent of voters believe moving a phone to a new carrier should be just as easy as keeping their number. The public support for this policy has grown, with support spanning political lines and over 7 in 10 voters expressing strong support. The industry is facing increasing pressure to treat mobile unlocking as a pro-consumer issue.
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