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Businesses urged to donate old phones to aid DV survivors
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MobileMuster and DV Safe Phone urge Aussie businesses to donate unused phones this Domestic Violence Prevention Month to aid victim-survivors.
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AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.
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Australia tackles e-waste with mobile phone recycling day
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Australia ranks as the fifth largest producer of electronic waste globally, prompting a campaign to recycle 24 million unused mobile phones this January.
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Australia urged to recycle 13m unused phones for environment
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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As National Recycling Week unfolds, MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million unused phones, highlighting a lack of awareness among young people.
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Australia leads global standards in mobile network safety
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association lauded for global contributions to RF safety standards, establishing 5G compliance benchmarks alongside international bodies.
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Act now: AMTA warns Aussies to upgrade before 3G shutdown
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Australians urged to upgrade 3G devices within six weeks as Telstra and Optus prepare to shut down their 3G networks, impacting emergency call capability.
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AMTA launches tool to ensure mobile viability post 3G shutdown
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association unveils Check my Device, a tool helping Australians ensure mobile device support post-3G shutdown for emergency calls.
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AMTA launches site to aid Australians in 3G network shutdown
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association launches a site to guide users for the looming 3G network shutdown.
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Australian group formed to ease 3G to 4G transition concerns
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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The planned transition from 3G to 4G has prompted Australia's Communications Minister to establish a workgroup focused on ensuring a smooth shift.
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Australia's 5G edge at risk over slow business adoption
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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Australia is at risk of losing 5G technology advantage due to slow business uptake, despite sturdy infrastructure and consumer adoption, warns AMTA.
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The role of 5G in Australia’s economic recovery
Wed, 9th Nov 2022
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As Australia charts its way forward in new and ever-evolving circumstances, mobile connectivity has become central to our economic recovery and productivity.
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AMTA supports publication of new international EMF standards
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) supports publication of new international standards for 5G electric and magnetic fields (EMF).