Australian Internet rights groups fear a piracy court case could force Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to become “copyright cops” and cut web access to customers who make illegal downloads. … more

Despite the availability of over 140,000 apps on iTunes, researchers have found that the average iPhone or iPod Touch owner uses only 5 to 10 regularly. … more

Every year around this time, a few brave forecasters predict that mobile advertising is going to be the next big thing in marketing. This year, there may be some reasons to listen. … more

Legislation designed to cleave Telstra in two has been pushed off this week’s timetable of Senate debates, despite assurances from Communications Minister Stephen Conroy. … more

Laws banning cellphone use while driving apparently haven’t reduced crashes, according to a study released on Friday that compared the number of total crashes before the ban with the number after. The study found virtually no difference in the numbers, a finding that had the researchers scratching their heads. … more

Authorities in China’s troubled north-western region of Xinjiang have punished residents for spreading rumours and “splittist” content via text messages, within days of turning services back on, according to local media. … more

India, the world’s fastest-expanding mobile market, added more than 19 million cellular users last month to post the biggest monthly growth ever, according to official data Thursday. … more

Ever since Telefónica bought a large stake in Telecom Italia three years ago, there has been speculation that the Spanish company would launch a takeover bid for the Italian telecoms incumbent. So far it has only been a lot of noise, especially in Italy, with little or no evidence of the Spanish making a big move. … more

The French government wants 120 million euros for each of the two frequencies left to be sold of the fourth 3G wireless license — the same amount Iliad SA paid for its license. … more

It’s been just over a year since WiMAX made its big debut in the United States and we’re already looking at a sequel. … more