Mobile data consumption is projected to increase, by 2016, ten times more than its current usage rate, according to research conducted by business intelligence firm, Informa Telecoms and Media.

The first SMS-capable mobile phones were approved for sale in Europe 20 years ago this month. By any measure, SMS has become a huge success, at least for the telephone companies, with more than 6 trillion SMS messages sent worldwide in 2010, generating more than $110 billion in revenue. But the future may not be anywhere near as bright because of increasing use of "free" Internet-based services such as Facebook, Apple's iMessage and WhatsApp.com.

Increased consumer usage of IP-based social messaging services on smartphones has cost telecommunication operators $8.7 billion in lost SMS revenues in 2010, and $13.9 billion in 2011.

Telstra: Children can benefit most from the application of technology to enable personalised learning experiences

Still stuck using slang like “Groovy” and “Gnarly”? Maybe it’s time to update your slang vocabulary.

bitSMS is a “souped-up replacement to the built-in messaging application”. Straight from the horses mouth and it’s the most apt way of describing the app.

The lack of competition among the big four banks is slowing the development of mobile banking in Australia, IT experts say.

Telstra will slow down connection speeds on its customers' mobile phones once they have reached their monthly data allowance.

Perhaps the wildest, most unpredictable area in the realm of high-tech etiquette, text messaging is fraught with pitfalls that can turn otherwise sensible people into rude and thoughtless jerks. Try these simple tips to ensure that you'll never annoy others or embarrass yourself with your cell phone.

Banning texting while driving is such a no-brainer that it's hard to believe there is even a discussion. States may say they have better things to do, but when the feds threaten to cut off highway funding they'll find the time. Good for the feds.

As mobile users are more frequently pestered by SMS spam, one security vendor is applying its experience in stopping e-mail spam for mobile networks.

Let's be honest. Few people will deny that keeping your eyes on the road is a key part of driving safely. As a trolley collision in Boston showed us on Friday, text messaging while operating a vehicle can -- and in many cases does -- lead to accidents.