The Register:
bq. “French law prevents carriers from tying handsets exclusively to their networks – consumers have to be able to move to a different network provider and take their phones with them. The upshot is that Orange will sell a locked iPhone for €399 alongside an unlocked model for a price that’s yet to be specified by either party.”
Ha, good ol’ France…I think that long overdue weekend in Paris might be coming up in November?
Only fly in le ointment is the unlocked retail price (€799?) – that would be a real downer…