Embedded SIM (eSIM) is a technology that has been on the wish list for equipment makers for some time. Particularly emphasised are its potential use for IoT and M2M products. The recent summit, which is just the start of other meetings planned with one programmed in London later this year, was the chance for Continue reading…
Net neutrality has been a hot topic in the U.S. at times and seems likely to become a contentious issue here in Australia, too, especially with the growth in zero-rated products available by the main telcos as well as many of the MVNOs. What is net neutrality? Net neutrality is basically all about fairness Continue reading…
The innovative communication eSubscriber Identity Module or eSIM is purported to do what customers hoped and that is to make their smart phone or other mobile gadget free from ties to specific telcos. With the massive growth in the mobile industry coupled with an unprecedented increase in demand for go anywhere mobility both at Continue reading…
Over recent months there has been much publicity into the provision of telco services in non-profitable regional areas. So much so that the Federal Government late last year asked the Productivity Commission to look into the Universal Service Obligation (USO). Currently the commission is undertaking a review of the USO following a draft report Continue reading…
Two of the leading telcos in Australia, Optus and Vodafone, want expansion in the bush but how they intend to do this is quite different. At the moment, if you wander too far out into the bush and you are a Vodafone or Optus subscriber you may not get much of a good coverage, Continue reading…