3 chapters across the catalog
Vodafone Network Sabotage and Guttenberg Resignation
In a "slave revolt" incident, the Vodafone mobile network in the UK was partially disabled after equipment was stolen from a telephone exchange. Meanwhile, in Germany, Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg resigned following a scandal involving the plagiarism of his doctoral thesis.
Vodafone faced criticism for suspending mobile services in Egypt and allegedly broadcasting pro-Mubarak text messages under government pressure. The hosts discuss the role of telecommunications companies as intelligence-gathering mechanisms for the state. Adam Curry suggests that outraged UK subscribers should cancel their Vodafone service to exercise consumer power.
Near Field Communication and Vodafone's Egypt Statement
The hosts discuss the rollout of Near Field Communication (NFC) for mobile payments, expressing concern that phone companies will have too much leverage over consumers' finances. They also criticize Vodafone for its statement regarding the internet shutdown in Egypt, where the company claimed it was simply following government orders.
