ITunes 10.5.1.42 Bug - Repeated Update Carrier Settings Prompts on syncing with iTunes

iPhone Version: 4
iOS: 5.0.1
iTunes: 10.5.1.42
Operating System: Windows XP
Location: Australia
Phone Carrier: Virgin Mobile http://www.virginmobile.com.au
Problem:
On syncing iPhone 4 with iTunes 10.5.1.42, the message "An update to the carrier settings for your iPhone is available. Would you like to install it now?" appears, EVEN AFTER it was successfully installed previously.
It seems to affect Virgin Mobile (Australia) customers only.
Replicable: Yes
Click on "Check for Updates" via "About" on iTunes, you will get the same message again.
Other similar complaints:
http://www.mactalk.com.au/31/105499-iphone-4-carrier-settings-update-not-updatin g.html

Same issue has been happening for me since I updated to the latest iOS.
iPhone Version: 4
iOS: 5.0.1
iTunes: 10.5.2
Operating System: Mac OS X Lion 10.6.8
Location: Australia
Phone Carrier: Virgin Mobile http://www.virginmobile.com.au

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