Juliette Garside on communications
Rural homes to get broadband internet access via 4G mobile network 4G can become an affordable alternative to fixed broadband for web access in countryside areas, claims EE telecoms company
Can you buy the iPhone 5S or 5C with a clear conscience? Apple has arguably done more than its rivals to improve conditions at factories and reduce its environmental footprint. By Juliette Garside
Wi-Fi is drawing power from the mobile phone mast Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: Most internet traffic on smartphones is carried by Wi-Fi, suggesting mobile networks could be sidelined
Apple's iPad 3 launch targets the television revolution Juliette Garside
iPad 3: the tablet that will give mobile operators a headache Juliette Garside
MWC 2012: the smartphone stars come out to play Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: all eyes turn to Barcelona as the 2012 Mobile World Congress gets into full swing
Is Cable & Wireless Worldwide more than just a dumb pipe? Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: New chief executive Gavin Darby faces tough choices as he considers a possible bid from Vodafone or a turnaround attempt
Apple urged to spread its cash around Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: The consumer tech giant has a cash pile of roughly $90bn. So what should it be spending its money on?
Three should not be crowded out of the 4G spectrum Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: It is in consumers' interests that Three emerges from this year's 4G auction on a more equal footing with its rivals
Like an elite Swiss army knife, the iPhone is now a multi-category killer Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: As the smartphone takes over from cameras in the point-and-shoot market, Satnav, games consoles and even credit cards could soon be extinct
Five predictions for the communications world in 2012 Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: In the coming year, mobile internet devices and in particular smartphones will continue to bring the biggest changes to the way we communicate.
Free for all? Why mobile operators fear the end of phone calls Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: The use of BlackBerry Messenger in the riots gave an insight into the two-tier mobile society - where lots of people have discovered ways to stay in touch virtually for free. Operators worry more will follow suit
Lumia is not yet the messiah Nokia needs Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: Nokia's new Windows-based smartphone is getting a huge marketing push, but sales so far have been underwhelming
Mobile web users face unlimited confusion over data caps Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: Networks have started capping data as they run out of capacity – but their policies are far from transparent for consumers
Will Vodafone make a move in Germany? Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: Vittorio Colao has indicated he is open to further consolidation – but he needs to move quickly to avoid regulatory pressure
Could Carphone and Geek Squad answer our call for better retail service? Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: Charles Dunstone's group is to shut its Best Buy stores – but there's still a need for a top-notch device and network retailer
Tech firms are banking on a cloudy future Not everyone wants to entrust their libraries and memories to the likes of Apple, but technology companies hope we'll join the rush. By Juliette Garside
Nokia must keep its foot on the pedal with Windows Phone launch Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: The Finnish firm has slid into the smartphone slow lane, but its Microsoft-backed relaunch could give it new momentum
Mango shows Microsoft still has the taste for smartphone success Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: The only worry is that Microsoft has delivered this lovely Windows operating system a little too late
4G spectrum auction: time for the networks to grow up Juliette Garside Juliette Garside: The launch of next-generation mobile internet has been delayed due to in-fighting – can the government settle the row?
