AMTA Snapshot Edition 92

ACCC head states his views on mobile phone warranties People who sign a three-year contract with a mobile phone company should reasonably expect a handset warranty to last for three years, the Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Graeme Samuel, told radio station 5AA in Adelaide today.

AMTA leads pre-paid ID reform The mobile telecommunications industry has been working with government and law enforcement agencies to improve processes for the collection of accurate identification of the purchasers of prepaid mobile phone services.

Another bumper month pushes mobile shipments towards the 9 million mark November was another bumper month for mobile phone handset shipments with the total for the first 11 months of 2007 edging towards 9 million shipments

Israeli study needs to be taken in context of other studies The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) supports research in to the safety of mobile phones, however, people should not jump to conclusions based on the findings of a recent Israeli study.

More efficient consumer protection and less duplication are required – Productivity Commission report recommends The Productivity Commission has today released a new report: Towards a National Framework for Consumer Policy.

New MCF fact sheets explain how mobile networks operate The Mobile Carriers Forum is improving its suite of information for its community stakeholders. Two recent additions to its Fact Sheet series are now available on the MCF website.

Engineers Australia calls for more inter-carrier roaming agreements The Engineers Australia 2007 Telecommunications Infrastructure Report Card, released yesterday,has identified the need for a comprehensive strategic plan and long-term vision at a nationallevel for Australia’s telecommunications infrastructure.

30% Drop in Blocking Stolen Phones in Australia Cellular News reports that the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has released figures showing blocks on lost and stolen mobile phones from the mobile telecommunications industry's handset blocking program fell nearly 30.2% in the 12 months to September, 2007.

40% cut in drivers breaking mobile phone law A new United Kingdom survey reported in the GSMA Environment Insider shows the number of car drivers using hand-held mobile phones at the wheel has fallen by 40%, Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick revealed this week.

AIMIA launches “You Can on a Mobile” campaign in Sydney The Australian Interactive Media Industry Association and the Mobile Content Education Committee launched the “You Can on a Mobile” campaign this week in Sydney.

Mobile telecommunications is the big driver of sector growth and revenue Mobile phone users in China sent 429 billion text messages in 2006, while India added more mobile subscribers in the year than Britain had in total, as the two countries joined Brazil and Russia in driving growth in the sector, the International Herald Tribune reports.