In most countries around the world, looking for an unlocked phone is not easy compared to when one is in the Philippines. In Manila for instance, phone manufacturers sell phones that are not locked to any carrier. This is on top of neighborhood establishments that offer unlocking services to just about anyone and any phone brand. Of course, there are legal implications to some unlocking services but for most of the clients getting their phones unlocked, their situations are perfectly legal.
A columnist for a Philippine newspaper talks about the costs and massive preparations required by the US Secret Service whenever President Bush and other (US Presidents) travel outside of Washington DC. I remember watching a CNN report that showed how big a US presidential convoy is, compared to the two vehicle transport being used by Prime Minister Tony Blair of the UK.
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