AMTA Snapshot Edition 134

MobileMuster signs up to ambitious new national recycling targets The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association has renewed its commitment to its world-leading recycling program with an ambitious series of targets over the next five years to increase community awareness and participation in MobileMuster, AMTA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Althaus, said today.

Carriers need accurate customer information for 000 emergency calls It is important for mobile phone customers to provide accurate and up-to-date information to carriage service providers to ensure that home addresses can be found in an emergency situation, AMTA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Althaus, told Channel 10 news this week.

New website informs consumers about mobile premium services Communications Alliance today launched a web-based ?one-stop-shop? - called 19SMS (www.19sms.com.au) - to provide consumers with a comprehensive guide to Mobile Premium Services (MPS).

Survey of home wireless emissions to be revealed at conference next week Find out about the latest research into the health effects of human exposure to radio fields in homes, schools and workplaces at the Australian Centre for Radio Frequency Bioeffects Research (ACRBR) public forum.

Wireless gadgets dangers "minuscule": study AAP wire service reported this week that wireless gadgets like cordless phones and baby monitors emit "minuscule" levels of radiation, according to an Australian study that rules the technology safe.

EME Safety Standards ? What?s the latest from www.emfexplained.info Standards are part of everyday life in today?s society but many people don?t even realise they exist. The homes we live in, the cars we drive and appliances we use are all built to standards so they work correctly and are safe to use. Mobile phones are the same.

Cloud computing highlights future spectrum needs The debate surrounding the future allocations of radiofrequency spectrum for mobile telecommunications will have to grapple with future demand assumptions.

Ministers endorse new road safety action plan The new road safety action plan approved today by Australia?s transport ministers aims to significantly reduce the number of deaths and injuries on Australian roads, the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese, said today.

MobileMuster at international telecommunications industry summit on sustainability AMTA?s Manager, Recycling, Rose Read is a guest speaker at the Global Green Telecoms Summit to be held in Berlin from 10-12 November. Ms Read will present a paper on Facility mobile phone recycling in Australia and sitting on a panel to discuss the topic ?Recycling Initiatives are in place but the majority of consumers are not recycling ? what more can be done to increase consumer input??