Telstra has revealed the addition of almost one million new mobile services in the six months to December 2011, but Sensis revenues plummeted 24 percent in 12 months.
However, the extra speed provided by 3G as opposed to EDGE may trigger additional use, and the arrival of officially-sanctioned third-party applications via Apple's Apps Store will provide additional reasons to consume wireless data.
For example, Melbourne-based iSlayer is working on a remotely accessible version of its iStat system monitoring tool for the Mac, Ars Technica has reported.
The iPhone 3G "cries out to be free of hidden and huge data charges, and more modelled on the unlimited data plans we're seeing in the US and parts of Europe," says Posen.
"Internet connectivity for Australians is so important now and for the immediate future, that to see its control placed in the hands of telcos unwilling to be honest with their customers will be a real set back."
He suggested the mismanagement of the iPhone introduction should be countered by Apple Australia playing a more active role on behalf of its customers, or the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) stepping in "to ensure customers get a fair go."
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