AMTA Snapshot Edition 131

Mobile phone industry releases consumer tips for premium SMS/MMS services The Australian mobile telecommunications industry has released a new guide to assist consumers gain affordable and responsible access to premium SMS/MMS services.The Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), Chris Althaus, said the tips on accessing premium services were designed to give consumers practical advice on the dos and don?ts of signing up and to manage their useage.

Mobile phone industry welcomes ACMA?s views on in-flight mobile phone systems AMTA has welcomed this week?s proposal by the Australian Communications and Media Authority to permit the installation of in-flight mobile phone systems on domestic and international services by Australian airlines.

Mobile phones given the ?all clear? in airline safety incident AMTA has noted the Australian Transport Safety Bureau?s findings this week that the sudden loss of altitude by a Qantas jet was the result of a malfunction of an air data computer and mobile phones were not in any way involved in the incident.

AMTA responds to calls to ban or restrict mobile phones at schools AMTA has responded to a Channel Seven news story this week calling for the banning or restriction of mobile phones in schools because some young people have been engaged in inappropriate practices and have viewed unsuitable material on their handsets.

Bill Zikou, head of Ericsson Australia and New Zealand, announces retirement AMTA Director, Bill Zikou, has announced his retirement from the Board. After a long and distinguished career spanning 35 years in leadership roles throughout South East Europe, Sweden and Australia, Mr Zikou has announced his planned retirement from Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd last week.

Latest edition of mobile inSite is out today The Mobile Carriers Forum released today the latest edition of ?mobile inSite?, which covers news, issues and the science on mobile telecommunications deployment.

AMTA to attend NSW Local Government Association Conference in Broken Hill The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association will be well represented at next weekend?s New South Wales Local Government Association Conference in Broken Hill.

AMTA restates Spectrum needs This week AMTA attended the latest update from ACMA regarding spectrum option for Wireless Access Services (WAS).

Now is the time to register your yacht for next month?s Telco Charity Sailing Challenge If you have not already, now is the time to get on board and grab a yacht for the Telco Charity Sailing Challenge on Sydney Harbour on November 27.

AMTA attends Municipal Association of Victoria?s State Council Annual Meeting This week MobileMuster attended the Municipal Association of Victoria?s State Council?s Annual Meeting, where over 200 councillors from across Victoria met to discuss and set policy for the coming year. The Meeting provided a significant opportunity for the mobile telecommunications industry to showcase its credentials and engage directly with local decision makers.