Ext User(Alan Parkington)
18-09-2008, 07:20 AM
From
http://news.theage.com.au/national/telstra-attacks-optus-over-iphone-claims-20080612-2pl2.html
Telstra has threatened legal action against rival Optus, claiming the
Singapore-owned telco has made misleading comments about the Apple iPhone's
compatibility with its new network.
Optus this week announced it would launch the long-awaited third-generation
iPhone in Australia on July 11.
"With Optus, more iPhone users can enjoy 3G services as we expand our
network to 96 per cent of the population by December 2008 and 98 per cent by
December 2009," Optus chief executive Paul O'Sullivan said in a statement.
But Telstra said such claims were misleading because the iPhone was not
compatible with the 900 megahertz Optus network to which Mr O'Sullivan was
referring.
Telstra lawyer Jennifer Crichton faxed a warning to Optus' legal department
on Thursday.
"Telstra is concerned that Optus may represent to customers that they can
enjoy a range of 3G features and services with Optus using a 3G device and
that they will be able to access those services in more places as Optus
expands its network," the fax reads.
"However, in fact those features and services will not be available if the
3G device is incompatible with Optus' 3G 900MHz network.
"Telstra considers that any such representation amounts to misleading or
deceptive conduct, or be likely to mislead and deceive consumers in breach
of section 52 of the Trade Practices Act (TPA) 1974 ... or otherwise amounts
to a false representation in breach of section 53 of the TPA in relation to
the quality of the service.
"Telstra will continue to monitor Optus' claims in relation to use of 3G
devices on its 3G 900 MHZ network, and will not hesitate to take such action
as is appropriate."
Telstra spokesman Peter Taylor said Mr O'Sullivan's comments were like
"someone claiming they can get cable TV without a cable".
"It's important that consumers understand when they are choosing their
mobiles that some of these new phones simply won't work properly on other
frequencies like 900," Mr Taylor said.
The iPhone is compatible with Telstra's 850MHz NextG network
http://news.theage.com.au/national/telstra-attacks-optus-over-iphone-claims-20080612-2pl2.html
Telstra has threatened legal action against rival Optus, claiming the
Singapore-owned telco has made misleading comments about the Apple iPhone's
compatibility with its new network.
Optus this week announced it would launch the long-awaited third-generation
iPhone in Australia on July 11.
"With Optus, more iPhone users can enjoy 3G services as we expand our
network to 96 per cent of the population by December 2008 and 98 per cent by
December 2009," Optus chief executive Paul O'Sullivan said in a statement.
But Telstra said such claims were misleading because the iPhone was not
compatible with the 900 megahertz Optus network to which Mr O'Sullivan was
referring.
Telstra lawyer Jennifer Crichton faxed a warning to Optus' legal department
on Thursday.
"Telstra is concerned that Optus may represent to customers that they can
enjoy a range of 3G features and services with Optus using a 3G device and
that they will be able to access those services in more places as Optus
expands its network," the fax reads.
"However, in fact those features and services will not be available if the
3G device is incompatible with Optus' 3G 900MHz network.
"Telstra considers that any such representation amounts to misleading or
deceptive conduct, or be likely to mislead and deceive consumers in breach
of section 52 of the Trade Practices Act (TPA) 1974 ... or otherwise amounts
to a false representation in breach of section 53 of the TPA in relation to
the quality of the service.
"Telstra will continue to monitor Optus' claims in relation to use of 3G
devices on its 3G 900 MHZ network, and will not hesitate to take such action
as is appropriate."
Telstra spokesman Peter Taylor said Mr O'Sullivan's comments were like
"someone claiming they can get cable TV without a cable".
"It's important that consumers understand when they are choosing their
mobiles that some of these new phones simply won't work properly on other
frequencies like 900," Mr Taylor said.
The iPhone is compatible with Telstra's 850MHz NextG network