Global data roaming costs sink iPhone 3G use for enterprises

International data roaming charges are causing some companies to delay their adoption of the 3G iPhone. The charges are very high, with one executive racking up $5,000 in data roaming charges during a two week stay in Italy. The charges apply to any smartphone and most carriers. I recently spent a week in Italy and another week in the Netherlands and the UK. I racked up over $1,000 in data roaming charges during the two week period mostly from routine email received on my Blackberry. That won't happen again. Next time, I'll make sure my Blackberry email is turned off and use my laptop./GDT Global data roaming costs sink iPhone 3G use for enterprises