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The golden age of sending SMSes seems to be over, with mobile internet messages outnumbering SMS messages for the first time.

The massive popularity of free messaging apps and a decline in SMS iis causing operators to worry about monetizing messaging services, according to global analyst firm Ovum.

Research conducted by Macquarie University in association with amaysim shows that the common causes of bill shock aren't what you probably expect. And many users suffer bill shock despite not using all the 'included value' their plans promise.

Symantec has warned that 200 Android apps on Google Play deliver advertising through fake SMS messages.

Analyst group Ovum forecasts that by 2016 telecommunications carriers around the world will lost US$54 billion in SMS revenues due to the increasing popularity of social messaging services - messaging within social networks - on smartphones.

Internode has added NodeMobile mobile phone plans to its product roster, offering a generous amount of social media specific data.

Mobile carriers are being advised to put their hands deeper into your pockets by setting up their own instant messaging service.

SMS eTechnologies has today announced an expansion of their partnership with ZyXEL, a major vendor of IT security solutions for small businesses.

Global mobile messaging and payment solutions provider OpenMarket aims to not only become No.1 in Australia but to use it as its base to expand into Asia.

The latest version of TomTom's Navigation app for iPhone and iPad features integration with social media including Facebook and Twitter.

Satellite mobile service provider Indigo Telecom has introduced new $0 upfront plans for its dual mode (GSM & satellite all-in-one) mobile phones, claiming it will making ubiquitous telephony more affordable for bush dwellers. Users will be able to choose between Indigo's two handsets, with the $0 upfront post-paid plans starting at $79 a month.

SMS still dominates mobile messaging, even as operators take steps to launch IP based messaging services to remain competitive in the messaging market, according to data company, Ascion.

Dialogue Communications, leading specialist in global mobile messaging solutions, is strengthening the reach of its Platinum Connectivity Messaging Service for Wholesale SMS by adding new platinum countries. Dialogue will be attending next week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (27 February - 1 March 2012) to engage with operators to further its international Platinum footprint and strengthen its presence in existing territories.

Increasing use of IP-based social messaging services by consumers on their smartphones cost telecom operators $13.9 billion last year alone, according to one analyst firm, and it expects the losses to mount further as the popularity of messaging apps continues to grow.

If someone tried to scam you, the Australasian Consumer Fraud Task Force (ACFT) and the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) want to hear from you.

Coming Year Will See Data-Based Media Buying, More Contextual Ads and Better Use of Mobile Advertising

Optus is expecting calls and messaging across its mobile network to go gangbusters right through the Christmas and New Year period, with we Aussies expected to pass on cheer and goodwill by making over 34 million calls and sending more than 65 million SMSs on the Optus network on Christmas Day alone.

Norwegian company, Numa, has launched an emergency SOS alert application for mobile users - "SOS Rescue Me" - which can be downloaded from the iTunes store.

Australian school children can be at the leading edge of learning if schools embrace new technologies to offer a more individual education experience, according to new research which also reveals that students don't think their needs are currently been met by the education system.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has accepted an enforceable undertaking from nightclub promoter, Urban Agent, to comply with provisions of the Spam Act 2003, after the nightclub was investigated for possible Spam breaches.