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xxpor on June 12, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Amazon Digital Markup: 129,000%

>But anywhere in Australia with 3G access (i.e. populated areas) all have the same data tariff, which is comparable to the US price

How do you know the details of AT&T's roaming agreements with Australian carriers?

I know you don't, because your statement is 1000% incorrect.

takluyver on June 12, 2012 [–]

I would assume Amazon can negotiate with local carriers in each region, rather than paying through a US carrier for data sent to Australia.

xxpor on June 12, 2012 | [–]

That would require a magical sim swap while the kindle is in transit.

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