Well, in some parts of the world 3G data cost is astronomical........ In Australia....Optus's HTC G1 "A $59 Internet Cap plan includes $350 worth of calls and text and 500MB of data, while a $79 Internet Cap plan includes $550 worth of calls, unlimited text and 700MB of data. Two timeless plans offer 1.5GB ($113.95 per month) and 3GB ($129) data allowances respectively." http://www.techworld.com.au/article/275393/htc_launches_first_android_phone_australia_partners_optus
You can check out the details from Optus (www.optus.com.au) I think one of the limiting factors for Android in such countries is many customers would be shocked with the data overcharge........and this would prevent Android uptake in mobile phones............Google should really implement some simple settings within Android to allow one to shut off data access to 3G/GPRS completely (but not wifi) instead of relying on 3rd party apks.....E.g. a simple click at the 3G/ GPRS data icon to turn it off? This would be useful for roaming customers as well........I am sure everyone have seen the roaming story already? Eric --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
