This week in Tech: New phone rules, from SIMs to sandboxes
SIM binding gets a date, telcos must sell voice-only packs, telecom trials get a sandbox and a critical PHP flaw needs patching.
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Mayank Jha
Mayank Jha is a technology and AI contributor with a background in communications, digital storytelling and consumer tech writing. He writes about artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, smartphones, startups, digital culture and the way technology is changing everyday life, business and media. His work focuses on making complex tech developments simple, sharp and relevant for readers.
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