ATA and AMTA merger approved, creating unified voice for telecommunications industry
24 June, 2026: Members of the Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA) and the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) have approved the merger of the two organisations, paving the way for the creation of a strong and unified voice for Australia’s telecommunications sector.
The merger was approved by members at general meetings held by both organisations following unanimous support from the Boards of ATA and AMTA. The merger brings together the complementary strengths, expertise and history of both organisations for the benefit of the broader telecommunications industry with:
- A single voice for the sector to improve advocacy with key stakeholders;
- Full coverage of regulatory, technical and operational issues impacting telcos, equipment suppliers (including network technology vendors and mobile device manufacturers), and a broad range of other industry participants (including TowerCos, messaging and application providers and more);
- An enhanced ability to provide expert advice on the capabilities and dependencies of Australia’s critical digital infrastructure, covering fixed-line, mobile and satellite connectivity, as well as issues related to mobile devices and other services provided by the sector.
The organisations will now combine under the current operations of ATA by 30 June 2026.