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Telecoms embrace the future of open wireless networks -- or do they?

USA Today got the scoop that AT&T is now publicizing the ability of customers to use any phone or any software they want on the AT&T network: "Starting immediately, AT&T customers can ditch their AT&T phones and use any wireless phone, device and software application from any maker — think smartphones, e-mail and music downloading. And they don't have to sign a contract." This is certainly great news for any AT&T customer, but are things really as "open" as they seem?

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