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.
While 12 and 24 month contracts already make it difficult to change carriers, exclusive arrangements for popular handsets add to the obstacles.
The Council also expressed concern that the networks with the most customers would be selected by handset manufacturers for such exclusivity, which would tend to lock-in their market position.
Under the terms of the decision, Apple must immediately allow other mobile operators to sell the iPhone while the Council continues its investigation and issues a final determination.
Orange is expected to appeal the decision.
Bouygues officials have said the company expects to start selling the iPhone in the near future, and SFR is expected to follow suit.
However, it would appear that Liberté, Fraternité et Egalité have been delivered for the 'legions' of French consumers that want a choice when buying their iPhones. Mais oui!
David Bass
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