Phone data could be rationed to combat soaring costs

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential rationing of phone signal and data speeds by UK mobile operators due to rising energy costs linked to the conflict in Iran.

Mobile phone operators in the UK have warned the government that they may be forced to ration phone signal and data speeds to combat higher energy prices caused by the conflict in Iran. Should we be worried? Shane Coleman was joined on the show by Elaine Burke, Host of the For Tech’s Sake Podcast to discuss.

People in this episode

Host: Shane Coleman

Guest: Elaine Burke

Topics covered

• mobile phone operators
• data rationing
• energy prices
• Iran conflict

Keywords

• phone signal
• data speeds
• UK government
• energy crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Places: UK, Iran

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