Let's cut 'em off at the pass, Tonto!

Paranoia reached new heights with news out today that a US government committee has launched a full investigation into the potential security threat of Chinese telecom equipment companies operating in the United States. TelecomAsia reports that the House permanent...

Too little, too late for Vodafone Oz?

When embattled Australian mobile operator, Vodafone Australia (VHA) experienced major network issues late last year its CEO told the market it was due to ‘temporary software bugs’. When its customers rallied behind one Adam Brimo who set up a website to vent his...

Free trade, globalization and flying pigs.

I am not a great fan of over-regulation. After many years of deregulation in almost every national telecommunications market of the world it seems that governments believe we still need to be told what to do, constantly, almost like naughty school children. Regulation...