Matthew James Gering wrote:
Isn't there a similar ban on encryption-capable telephones and other electronic devices (other than computers).
Not that I've ever heard of. Besides, what's the difference between a crypto telephone and a computer? None that is significant.
Matt
I suspect that the reason that there aren't any $99 cryptophones at Wal-Mart is that there really is not a significant market. The average person just doesn't care. And the consumer electronics business is so competitive and cost-sensitive that adding cost as a matter of principle is just not going to happen. Oh, I suppose it's possible that anyone trying to introduce a product like this could run into LEA interference - endless audits, supplier problems, FCC approvals, you name it but lack of market is probably the simplest explanation. Mike