Unwary travellers are being stung by $1000 bills after using their phones and mobile broadband overseas - and the issue is on the Government's radar.
Communications and IT Minister Steven Joyce said it was one of the first issues raised when he took over the portfolio and admits he has been a victim of "sticker shock" while using his phone in Australia.
He is leading an investigation with his Australian counterpart, Senator Steven Conroy, into roaming between the two countries.
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