Mobile Phone Safety

The Australian safety standard for electromagnetic emissions (EME) is set by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and regulated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). These requirements are

While AMTA recommends that people should turn off their mobile phones when requested by hospitals, there is little evidence of interference with medical equipment in general use. In fact many hospitals are using wireless technology to reduce medical

While we all know it's important be safe when driving, it's also important to be careful about how we use mobiles as pedestrians. While you're walking, crossing the road or waiting for public transport, don't let yourself be distracted by your

AMTA recommends that passengers always comply with the relevant airlines policy and so if asked to turn off your mobile device or put it into "flight mode" you should do so. Putting your phone into "flight mode" will stop the device from

We are all aware of the risks of lightning strikes during thunderstorms but sometimes these risks are misunderstood. While it is sensible to avoid using a fixed- line (copper wire) phone during a thunderstorm; the same precaution does not apply

Australians should not unnecessarily panic about mobile phones causing brain cancer, the NSW Cancer Council has said in response to claims of a spike in brain tumour cases by well-known Australian brain surgeon Dr Charlie Teo. “Mobile phones