Check if a phone has been reported lost or stolen (IMEI status)

May 4, 2019

AMTA’s free IMEI checker empowers Australians to protect themselves from theft, scams and unusable devices. Use it to confirm whether a mobile phone has been blocked on Australian mobile networks. When to use this tool: You’ve lost your phone or it was stolen and you want to confirm it’s blocked. You’re...

Mobile use in hospitals

May 4, 2019

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 errors, improve quality of patient care, enhance efficiency and decrease costs. Hospitals...

Safety tips for pedestrians

May 3, 2019

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 mobile device as it can lead to serious accidents...

Mobiles on planes

May 3, 2019

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 connecting to the mobile network but allow you...