I think they'll need to work on their definition and enforcement actions if this is to become a reality.
Verizon are already supposed to unlock their LTE devices in exchange for the use of their LTE bands, but many Verizon LTE devices are crippled in software when unlocked (with the notable exception of iPhones where Apple control the software).
As an example, the Verizon HTC 8X does not allow the user to alter the MMS gateway or roaming options and Verizon Samsung Galaxy phones used to need to be rooted to change the APN for data.
Sadly the mobile phone market is enough of a cabal at this point that more and more specific regulation might be the only way to make competitive consumer-friendly measures like this work.
Verizon are already supposed to unlock their LTE devices in exchange for the use of their LTE bands, but many Verizon LTE devices are crippled in software when unlocked (with the notable exception of iPhones where Apple control the software).
As an example, the Verizon HTC 8X does not allow the user to alter the MMS gateway or roaming options and Verizon Samsung Galaxy phones used to need to be rooted to change the APN for data.
Sadly the mobile phone market is enough of a cabal at this point that more and more specific regulation might be the only way to make competitive consumer-friendly measures like this work.