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MobileMuster backs phone donations for abuse survivors
Cybersecurity

MobileMuster backs phone donations for abuse survivors

Survivors of domestic abuse could get safer access to communication as donated handsets are refurbished and recycled across Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
AMTA criticises Central Coast Council over tower delays
Unified Communications

AMTA criticises Central Coast Council over tower delays

Residents and emergency services are left with weak coverage as repeated planning requests push mobile tower approvals back by hundreds of days.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Australians urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles
Data Privacy

Australians urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles

Australians are being urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles, as industry warns hoarded handsets are choking circular economy goals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Businesses urged to donate old phones to aid DV survivors
iOS

Businesses urged to donate old phones to aid DV survivors

MobileMuster and DV Safe Phone urge Aussie businesses to donate unused phones this Domestic Violence Prevention Month to aid victim-survivors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms
Modernisation

AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australia tackles e-waste with mobile phone recycling day
e-waste & Recycling

Australia tackles e-waste with mobile phone recycling day

Australia ranks as the fifth largest producer of electronic waste globally, prompting a campaign to recycle 24 million unused mobile phones this January.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Australia urged to recycle 13m unused phones for environment
Clean technologies

Australia urged to recycle 13m unused phones for environment

As National Recycling Week unfolds, MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million unused phones, highlighting a lack of awareness among young people.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Australia leads global standards in mobile network safety
Unified Communications

Australia leads global standards in mobile network safety

Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association lauded for global contributions to RF safety standards, establishing 5G compliance benchmarks alongside international bodies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Act now: AMTA warns Aussies to upgrade before 3G shutdown
Unified Communications

Act now: AMTA warns Aussies to upgrade before 3G shutdown

Australians urged to upgrade 3G devices within six weeks as Telstra and Optus prepare to shut down their 3G networks, impacting emergency call capability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
AMTA launches tool to ensure mobile viability post 3G shutdown
Telstra

AMTA launches tool to ensure mobile viability post 3G shutdown

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association unveils Check my Device, a tool helping Australians ensure mobile device support post-3G shutdown for emergency calls.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
AMTA launches site to aid Australians in 3G network shutdown
Unified Communications

AMTA launches site to aid Australians in 3G network shutdown

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association launches a site to guide users for the looming 3G network shutdown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Australian group formed to ease 3G to 4G transition concerns
4G technology

Australian group formed to ease 3G to 4G transition concerns

The planned transition from 3G to 4G has prompted Australia's Communications Minister to establish a workgroup focused on ensuring a smooth shift.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Australia's 5G edge at risk over slow business adoption
Unified Communications

Australia's 5G edge at risk over slow business adoption

Australia is at risk of losing 5G technology advantage due to slow business uptake, despite sturdy infrastructure and consumer adoption, warns AMTA.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
The role of 5G in Australia's economic recovery
Unified Communications

The role of 5G in Australia's economic recovery

As Australia charts its way forward in new and ever-evolving circumstances, mobile connectivity has become central to our economic recovery and productivity.

By Louise Hyland • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022
AMTA supports publication of new international EMF standards
Unified Communications

AMTA supports publication of new international EMF standards

Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) supports publication of new international standards for 5G electric and magnetic fields (EMF).

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022