Debating Mobile Phone Content

As mobiles allow more media-rich content to be consumed on the devices people are beginning to think about the implications of putting content on the mobile device. For example: “But what about the stakes for cultural citizenship in our mobile media? How do cultural producers gain access to mobile networks for distributing their content? What are the relationships between mobiles and cultural expression? Should we encourage the development of certain types of content, programming, or information for mobiles? Do we need to insist on the availability of communications or entertainment through mobile devices? Where do mobiles fit into our cultural policies and imperatives?”

However, it’s mostly governments, industry groups and special-interest lobbyists that are engaged in the debate. “There has neither been any significant involvement of, nor interest from, the wider public in regulating mobile phone content, nor adequate recognition of the need for basic consumer protection with these mobile services. The debate over the censorship and regulation of mobile phone content has mostly taken place in industry and government circles, with the odd participation from consumer representatives.”

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