How do you think spec sheets work? Engineers rely on data a d there are industry standards. That is the whole point of documentation. Even little motors and resistors have documentation that is relied on. You really think this is not documented accurately?

You really think that Optus is intensely checking and verify every device they sell? They rely on the documentation! They are a retailer of phones.

The way that Aussies think is always interesting. I find a lot of people bend over backwards to justify the reasons for companies. Instead of standing up for customers these arguments seem to look like a shining example of “out of scope” decisions. I have seen in too many corporate meetings and decision makers.

Read the article. Optus is not bothering checking. Just closing stuff off.

It’s not a bunch of a large number. It is a set number of phones from well known providers from a few countries.

Basically no one wanted to pay for one Business Analyst to read documentation and make phone calls to providers. For a program that has years and millions in it.

Or worse, cause it is out of scope

Or the worst, so they could sell the “buy from the provider” bullshit

This isn’t regulatory. It’s Optus deciding that if they didn’t sell the handset or its foreign bought it is will be blocked. Because of reasons…

And don’t ask questions because software is hard, and telecom is too technical for the plebs.

It’s nothing but a blatant cash grab hidden in a thin veneer of technical babble because it’s tough for modern journalists to question engineering.

How?

How does one block this?

You can bring a horse to water but can’t make it drink

Anything on the phone and or computer.

There are also services in 1st world countries that help you get setup

Anything from Programming to helpdesk to customer service to ASMR and anything else in between is possible.

You can do it. This is good first step to ask.

If you can divulge your country and or state there may be people on Lemmy who can direct you to specific resources

That’s the one!

Birth control

Cause they are cute and mimic babies.

And they infect your brain with a cat loving infection.

Good call!

It’s ze french!

Ha!