The first question you have to ask about Telstra’s decision to throttle mobile data instead of charging exorbitant rates for excess usage is why it’s taken so long? The second question you ask is why no other major carrier has beat Telstra to the punch on this?
Windows Phone 7 owners who use their credit cards for app purchases may be in for a bit of a rude surprise when they get their next bill – despite charging in Australian dollars, Microsoft are processing the transactions in Singapore, meaning banks will be charging WP7 users international transaction fees.
Here’s a Gizmodo Pro-tip: If you own a smartphone that’s capable of accessing the internet, make sure you’ve got a data plan as well. Otherwise you’ll end up like South Australian MP Russell Wortley who ended up with a $10,500 bill from Telstra after his son downloaded a couple of footy games to his iPhone over NextG.
