The latest MEF Global Consumer Survey shows the UK as a leader when it comes to mobile commerce.

91% of consumers in the UK said they'd used a mobile device to engage in commerce, either for research or for purchasing. Over 8,500 people were contacted in Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the USA, with all markets reporting at least 72% of consumers involved in mobile commerce.

In today's podcast feature we're taking a deeper look at the European Commission's recently-announced plans to change international roaming charges. Although there's already been a fall in the maximum rate for roaming charges this month, the EC still isn't happy with the amount of competition.

Neelie Kroes, European Commission Vice President for the Digital Agenda, said "The retail price caps have become price floors because, given the current lack of competition, operators have no incentive to offer prices significantly below the regulated caps."

Neelie Kroes, European Commission Vice President for the Digital Agenda, announces the EC's new plans to cut the cost of roaming from next year. Mobile phone calls, text messages and data charges will all be given maximum limits - and new 'roaming only' tariffs could also be introduced.

Earlier this week Vodafone launched an own-brand content channel on Google's Android Market.

Now comes news that Three and Nokia have announced a deal for the Ovi application store.

The Lebara virtual network could be sold or floated on the stock exchange, according to press reports.

It has appointed the Royal Bank of Scotland to "explore future strategic opportunities".