20min writes that Swisscom doesn't want Skype on its UMTS phones. See article from July 14: UMTS: Swisscom blockt Dienst für Internet-Telefonie

Jürg Stuker writes about it on his blog too.

Via Patrice (f2f)

Mobile communication has an increasing impact on people's lives and society. Ubiquitous media influence the way users relate to their surroundings, and data services like text and pictures lead to a culture shaped by thumbs. Representing several years of research into the social and cultural effects of mobile phone use, this volume assembles fascinating approaches and new insights of leading scientists and practitioners. The book contains the results of a first international survey on the social consequences of mobile phones. It provides a comprehensive inventory of today's issues and an outlook in mobile media, society and their future study.

Peter Glotz, Stefan Bertschi(eds.)
Thumb Culture
The Meaning of Mobile Phones for Society

Oktober 2005, ca. 280 S., kart., ca. 26,80 €
ISBN: 3-89942-403-4

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