[Discuss] Anyone Else?

[Adam Parkin]

Andrew Willard wrote:
> Adam Parkin wrote:
>> I don't see how it differs from when Telus turns off call waiting or 
>> call display on your line.  Your hardware still supports the option, 
>> it's just your provider of service does not.
> 
> I don't see the similarity... if Telus modified the firmware of my
> phone so that it was no longer able to use the Call Waiting feature
> then I could see the similarities. They are of course not modifying
> your phone... whereas Shaw is physically altering the device.

Yes and no.  I see your point (I didn't realize they were sending a 
firmware update to the modem automatically).  However, I do think Shaw 
is well within their rights to say "if you wish to use our service you 
must have a modem which has its standby button disabled".  Where I agree 
that they crossed the line is when they automatically forced a firmware 
update upon users when they own the modem.

Feel free to call your lawyer if you're really peeved. :p
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