i do not see your point

no one is forced to enter a relationship with mobile providers - you could always use a dumbphone and a tablet, an approach some have taken here.

In regards to mobile providers - just as consumer freedom means users can choose what they want, companies also have the freedom to build the services they want - its their money after all - not yours.

companies exist to make money - and Apple has showed tying consumers up makes money. So companies tie up customers.

what would you have these companies do - have the government compel them to build open platforms for the good of "all" that from their POV, will make less money ? Just because YOU think its better for everyone ?

Thats the opposite of freedom - compelling one party to do something just because YOU think it is better.

If you really think an open platform as you describe will get more customers and make MORE money, then start your own company, make your own products and risk your own money.

Until you have your own skin in the game, your words are just noise.

Me thinks you have not thought this through.