[alasdair_]

>Wouldn't car parts be a much more accurate analogy, though?

Yes. The FCC actually sent out reminders to phone companies two days ago reminding them that use of aftermarket parts cannot void a warranty. This also applies to things like "warranty void if seal removed" stickers etc.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/04/10/ftc-reminds-phone-m...

[slavik81]

It doesn't change your point, but that was the FTC, not the FCC.

[LeifCarrotson]

It does a little bit. The FCC has teeth when it comes to maintaining their regulations. There's little else you can do to bring suits to your door faster than to operate an unlicensed transmitter. The FTC is not so potent, as indicated by the behavior of all these cell phone manufacturers for the past decade.