Data Charges

South Australian MP Lands A $10,000 iPhone Bill

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12:30PM May 12, 2010 | Nick Broughall

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. More »


Mobile

Do Verizon Phones Have Intentional Design “Flaws” That Scam You?

8:53AM November 14, 2009 | Sean Fallon

Have you ever been hit with a $US1.99 data charge on your Verizon bill for accidentally hitting a button that connects you to “Get It Now” or “Mobile Web?” This design “flaw” might be netting Verizon $US300 million per year. More »