Although January is traditionally a quiet time for governments and policymakers, early 2010 has heralded a burst of activity on radiofrequency spectrum policy with two major spectrum papers released in the past two weeks.

The mobile telecommunications industry welcomes the release of the Rudd Government’s Digital Dividend Green Paper, which identifies the national interest, productivity and connectivity as key drivers for new spectrum allocations.

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) welcomes the release of the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) discussion paper on the future of the 2.5GHz spectrum band.

While the mobile phone industry welcomed the Rudd government’s decision to put up for sale a large amount of broadcasting spectrum, it urged the government to set a date for the high-profile spectrum. The industry says the spectrum is required to satisfy huge demand for wireless broadband.

There are nearly 2.5 million more mobile phones in service in Australia than people, according to the latest official telecommunications industry figures.

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association is pleased to release the 2008-09 Annual Report for MobileMuster, the official recycling program of the mobile phone industry. This includes PriceWaterhouseCoopers independent assurance report on Key Performance Indicators, for your information.

Using a mobile phone while driving on the street or passing on a racetrack’s main straight have one thing in common – you have to pick the right moment carefully, says champion V8 Supercar driver Craig Lowndes.

The mobile industry has upped lobbying efforts against inconsistent state laws regarding use of mobile devices in cars, Communications Day wrote yesterday.