AMTA Snapshot Edition 155

Industry briefing on Digital Dividend with Green Paper expected soon The next major step in the Government?s process of setting the rules for industry access to vital new spectrum is the Digital Dividend Green Paper, which is due for release in coming weeks. The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has organised an industry briefing next month to update Members on industry efforts to gain clarity over this vital process.

M2M opens new range of mobile broadband applications Although the proliferation of services delivered by mobile networks, including mobile broadband, has been groundbreaking, the actual use of mobile broadband to manage, control and deliver services is still in its early stages, AMTA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Althaus, said.

Minister calls it right Minister for Communications, Broadband and the Digital Economy, Stephen Conroy called it right in his recent speech to the Radcomms 09 Conference when he said that recognising future trends and spectrum requirements for emerging and existing wireless services is vital.

Top ten tips for using EMF Explained The Australian Mobile Carriers Forum has listed the Top 10 Tips on using the EMF Explained Series in the latest Operational Bulletin along with some examples of how the information resource is being used by Australian carriers.

Mobile phones help cardiac rehab Researchers hope the technology will encourage more patients to complete their rehabilitation program, the ABC Science website says.

Youth to advise Government on cyber-bullying and cyber-threats The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today announced a group of 305 young Australians to advise Government on online issues such as cyber-bullying.

Australians called to recycle their old mobile phones and help thousands of koalas affected by the bushfires Australians can assist thousands of native animals through Koaladoors Inc Koaladoors Project by supporting MobileMuster and Landcare Australia?s ?Old Phones, More Trees? campaign and simply recycle their old mobile phones at mobile phone retailers and selected businesses and local councils, during the month of May and until World Environment Day ? June 5.

Australia in the Digital Economy: research report series The internet has become increasingly prevalent in Australian homes and businesses and its effect has been far-reaching; transforming economic and social interactions, traditional services such as voice telephony, the distribution of content as well as underpinning the development of the digital economy.

Mobile phone services planned for top of Everest A Nepali telecom firm plans to expand its mobile phone services to the top of Mount Everest, benefiting climbers on the world's highest mountain, a company official said last week, the Age reports.

Minister welcomes outcomes from Ministerial Council The Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA) met in Hobart today to progress important reforms that will see an Australian Consumer Law in place by the end of 2010.