AMTA Snapshot Edition 164

Mobile Broadband and LTE point the way to new spectrum LTE is the technology standard that will support the stongly growing demand for mobile data applications and services, particularly mobile broadband which continues to lead the way. In Australia one estimate suggests that mobile broadband subscriptions grew by 65% in the last 6 months of 2008 from around one million to 1.65 million.

Submissions close for NSW Telecommunications Code The Mobile Carriers Forum has praised the Draft NSW Telecommunications Code including Broadband in its submission to the NSW Government during the Exhibition period which concludes today.

Mobile technology lifts productivity but lengthens working hours for Australian employees According to Foresight Communications more than 80 per cent of Australian workers say mobile communications technology such as smartphones and laptops has boosted personal productivity and, for many, has transformed their work-life balance, according to the latest findings from an international workplace survey.

The ACMA seeks public submissions on new Emergency Call Service Determination The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking public comment on a new draft Emergency Call Service Determination, that sets out specific requirements on telecommunications industry participants in making, handling and transferring emergency calls.

Mobile industry takes steps to help protect gorillas? habitat in Congo "The mobile phone industry shares concerns about the plight of gorillas in the Eastern Congo and handset manufacturers take steps to help protect their habitat from destruction." AMTA CEO Chris Althaus, told Red Symons on ABC radio 774 Melbourne this week.

Spain does U turn and moves to free up valuable spectrum for mobile Further signs that the global growth in demand for mobile data services is driving the need for countries to not only recognise the potential producitivty implications of mobile data and broadband but respond by moving to allocate vital new spectrum resources to support the inustry's capacity to meet consumer demand.

Mobile shipments bounce back There were 848,727 shipments of mobile phones to Australia in June 2009, according to the latest industry figures.

Victorian MPs join the Muster and open their electoral offices to collect mobile phones for recycling The Victorian Minister of Environment, the Hon. Gavin Jennings MLC has written to all 128 members of parliament encouraging them allow their offices to become collection points for MobileMuster.

Complaints About Unwanted Telemarketing Calls Plummet There has been a 60 per cent drop in complaints about calls to numbers on the Do Not Call Register, indicating a significant improvement in compliance by telemarketers.