AMTA Snapshot Edition 75

The World Health Organisation finds no substantiated evidence of health effects from wi-fi networks The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there is no substantiated or convincing scientific evidence that the weak signals from base stations and wireless networks cause adverse health effects.

NSW rules out banning mobiles in schools NSW has ruled out banning students from having mobile phones at public schools, despite concerns about video bullies who post footage of their acts on websites like YouTube, the Age newspaper reported this week.

Think B4 U click – don’t be a mobile cyberbully! The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), the peak industry body representing mobile phone companies and manufacturers, has developed a schools policy to assist parents, teachers and students to manage the safe and responsible use of mobile phones in schools.

MobileMuster goes Totally Wild! This week Mobilemuster was profiled on Channel 10’s long running children’s show Totally Wild. The story covered the recycling journey of old phones.

AMTA briefs MPs and Senators AMTA this week briefed Coalition and Labor MPs and Senators on two major reports on the economic and social impacts of mobile telecommunications

Newcastle Council’s Grass Roots Regulation of Mobile Phone Network Towers Last week the Mobile Carriers Forum stepped in to avert Newcastle City Council’s consideration of a motion proposed by Greens Councillor Dr Cassandra Arnold.

Pre-paid mobile phone identification check form The mobile telecommunications industry has been working with government agencies to improve processes for the collection of accurate identification of the purchasers of pre-paid mobile phone services. The information is primarily required to support investigations by law enforcement agencies and national security agencies.

Harvey Norman stores around Australia Join Mobilemuster With a network of over 160 franchised stores, Harvey Norman is one of the biggest advertisers in Australia. It has joined MobileMuster and recycling mobile phones will be even easier for customers because Harvey Norman will help promote mobile phone recycling through their catalogues nationally and encourage each of its franchisees to set up a collection point in their stores. The response from franchisees has been very positive with a steady stream of registrations being received in the MobileMuster office daily.

Launch of national Triple Zero campaign On Monday 20 August, the Federal Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator the Hon Helen Coonan, will launch a national Triple Zero (000) awareness campaign.