Apple users slam Aussie carriers for scant iPhone 3G info

Stephen Withers
Tuesday, 08 July 2008 08:00

Business IT - Technology

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."

The iPhone 3G is scheduled to go on sale this Friday, July 11. However, there are already rumours floating around the market that there may not be enough handsets to meet the first wave of demand.