Mark Bridge writes:

If I’m paying for internet access - whether the arrangement is with a broadband service provider for my home or a mobile network operator on my smartphone - I want to be able to use that access however I want. That’s pretty much what net neutrality is all about.

But the debate isn’t necessarily as straightforward as it sounds. To learn more, I spoke to Doug Suriano, Chief Technology Officer at mobile broadband solutions company Tekelec.

A new report from O2 has revealed that the average smartphone owner now spends more than 2 hours a day using their phone.

However, voice calls aren’t the main priority for these consumers. 74% of smartphone users use their handsets to take photos, with 71% using their phones for calls. And more time is spent on mobile internet browsing than making phone calls.

Device detection and web optimisation business 51Degrees.mobi has expanded its portfolio of solutions to include PHP support.

This means developers and owners of PHP-based web sites can now discover whether the visiting device is a tablet, whether it’s a smart phone and what the screen size is before automatically adjusting the online content.

The European Commission has launched a public consultation about the ‘Internet of Things’; a view of the future where phones, cars, household appliances and other products are wirelessly connected to the internet.

It’s asking for comments about balancing the potential benefits of connectivity with individuals’ privacy.

Google has launched a UK-based initiative called ‘GetMo’ that’s intended to help UK businesses make their websites more mobile friendly.

It follows the creation of a similar ‘GoMo’ campaign in the USA last year.