With the rapid uptake of smartphones it’s timely to remind consumers of the importance of securing their mobiles, which contain valuable information and personal data. If consumers have their mobile stolen or they lose it they need to be aware of some important steps to protect themselves and prevent its misuse, which can lead to big bills.

This week MobileMuster participated in the first South Pacific Workshop on E-waste in Brisbane, which was hosted by Griffith University and supported by StEP (Solving the E-Waste Problem), E-waste 2010, and it brought together manufacturers, recyclers, researchers, local, state and federal governments and non-government organisations.

From Monday, download the July 2010 edition of Mobile InSite at the MCF’s website. Mobile InSite is the MCF's occasional electronic publication containing current news, issues and science on mobile telecommunications deployment. It also provides information about new MCF and AMTA initiatives.

As a vital part of its Reconnecting the Customer inquiry, the Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking the broadest possible input on the problems telecommunications customers are experiencing with customer service and complaints-handling.

The Enviro Conference and Exhibition, which was held this week in Melbourne, is the premier national assembly of Australian environment and industry stakeholders.

Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey has given the strongest hint yet that the federal coalition’s alternative broadband plan will place a large emphasis on wireless, Communications Day reported this week.

With the current tranche of 3D television trials having ended Monday, the Australian Communications and Media Authority felt that it would be useful to remind consumers that the ACMA can only make a digital television channel available for free-to-air 3D TV trials on a limited basis.

Consistent with MobileMuster's aims to increase awareness of the benefits of recycling mobile phones, the small independent organisation, Eco-innovations, has produced an animation called The Secret Life of the little mobile phone.

Qantas announced this week it had worked closely with Marc Newson in the design of its new Next Generation Check-in experience, which will launch in Perth next week.

The Australian Radio Network (ARN) today launched the leading radio Smart-Phone Application in Australia, offering the first multi-platform and social media integrated application within the industry.