ATA and AMTA merger approved, creating unified voice for telecommunications industry

June 26, 2026

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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...

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ATA and AMTA propose merger

June 1, 2026

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01 June, 2026: The Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA) and Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) will seek their members’ support for a merger to create a strong and unified voice for the telecommunications sector. The proposed merger has been approved by the Boards of the respective organisations, and both the ATA and AMTA...

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Short-sighted spectrum “stealth tax” will put pressure on investments, consumer plan costs

May 29, 2026

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29 May 2026: The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has warned that mobile plan prices could be forced to rise following the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) decision to proceed with significantly higher spectrum renewal pricing. The peak mobile industry body warned the regulators move was effectively a “stealth...

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Telsoc Speech – Unlocking the next wave of network evolution: Investing in Australia’s mobile future

May 19, 2026

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19 May, 2026: AMTA CEO Louise Hyland spoke at the Telecommunications Association (TelSoc) event titled, “Unlocking the next wave of network evolution: Investing in Australia’s mobile future”, held on 14 May in Canberra. The speech covered how Australia can unlock the next wave of network evolution through investments and some of...

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Budget 2026: AMTA welcomes reforms to unblock “costly and avoidable” infrastructure delays

May 13, 2026

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13 May 2026: New measures to cut red tape for telecommunications infrastructure approvals have the potential to unlock millions in investments and productivity across the nation, according to the peak body for the mobile telecommunications industry. The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) welcomed the Federal Government’s specific commitment to modernising...

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Mobile sector productivity reforms could unlock millions, improve infrastructure, build resilience

April 2, 2026

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2 April 2026: The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association has called for sector-wide reform, with new data showing even small improvements to reduce red tape could unlock productivity worth millions. In its submission to the Senate Select Committee on Productivity in Australia, AMTA said just a 10 per cent improvement in...

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Reviving Underutilised Phones Through Refurbishment: Pilot Outcomes 

March 24, 2026

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24 March, 2026: Across Australia, thousands of mobile phones reach the end of their first life every year. Through MobileMuster, the national product stewardship program for mobile phones managed by the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), Australians can recycle broken or end of life devices for free. But not all phones that are retired...

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Future of Mobile: Modernising Australia’s telecommunications framework

March 10, 2026

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10 March 2026: Red tape reductions would future proof productivity, resilience for millions of Australians. The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association has called for reform, with a new report showing even small improvements to reduce red tape and smooth fragmented planning laws between states would help future proof services and connectivity for...

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Leading or lagging: The real cost of spectrum for regional Australia

February 24, 2026

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24 February 2026: Today at the CommsDay Regional & Policy Forum in Canberra, AMTA CEO, Louise Hyland, addressed, what she believes, is the most significant policy decision facing our sector: the pricing of expiring mobile spectrum licences. Mobile connectivity is no longer optional — it is vital infrastructure. And for...

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AMTA’s MobileMuster recognised as a global leader in mobile recycling

December 11, 2025

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Monday, 8 December, 2025: We’re proud to share that the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association’s mobile product stewardship program MobileMuster has been featured in the World Economic Forum’s latest report, titled “Nature Positive: Role of the Tech Sector.” This recognition highlights MobileMuster as a world-leading example of mobile recycling and industry collaboration....

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The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association 2025 Impact Report

December 1, 2025

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AMTA is proud to share its Annual Impact Report for 2025. The report reflects on our work as the trusted voice of Australia’s mobile industry, highlighting our impact across policy, infrastructure, spectrum, safety, and the social impacts of mobile. Key themes include:  – The role of mobile networks as critical...

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AMTA CEO Louise Hyland Champions Affordable Spectrum at Comms Connect 2025

October 21, 2025

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21 October, 2025: AMTA CEO Louise Hyland addressed industry leaders at Comms Connect 2025 in Melbourne on 16 October, delivering a compelling speech on the critical role of mobile telecommunications in shaping Australia’s digital future. Hyland emphasised that affordable access to spectrum is essential to support the growing demand for mobile data...

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AMTA Launches Future of Mobile Initiative

August 13, 2025

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12 August, 2025 – Carrying your wallet and keys, queuing at the supermarket and forgetting your passwords could soon be a thing of the past, according to new expert research from peak industry body the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA). Future of Mobile: A Day in the Life shows a...

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Latest EME and health research update – July 2025

July 28, 2025

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28 July, 2025: AMTA has released its latest publication highlighting key developments in the state of the science on Electromagnetic Energy (EME) and health research, mobile and wireless communications technology health and safety standards and related regulation and public information. For detailed information and updates on EME health research, click...

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AMTA urges ACMA to temper spectrum licence renewal pricing to support 6G investment

June 27, 2025

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27th April, 2025: The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association has called on the Australian Communications and Media Authority to set renewal prices for expiring spectrum licences at levels that support ongoing network investment, including in future 6G rollouts, and reflect long-term declines in spectrum valuations. In a submission to ACMA’s consultation...

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AMTA urges Government action to strengthen Australia’s mobile future

April 17, 2025

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17 April, 2025: AMTA calls on next government to commit to a new Digital Economy Strategy. The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), the trusted voice of the mobile telecommunications industry, is urging all political parties and independents to commit to policies that will secure a stronger, more resilient mobile future...

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How mobile spectrum is essential to Australia’s prosperity

July 29, 2024

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AMTA has released the second edition of its spectrum policy paper.  In the first edition released in November 2021, AMTA called for the Government to set a target of 8 GHz of spectrum to be assigned by 2030. In the second 2024 edition, AMTA still supports the need for this...

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Australian Government Releases New EME Safety Resources

July 26, 2024

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The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has created a new set of resources to help explain Electromagnetic Energy (EME) safety at eme.gov.au. This is to support the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks and facilities in Australia. The Australian Government’s Enhanced EME program has developed this...

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3G Closure Buyer’s Guide

June 14, 2024

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If you need to purchase a new handset due to the 3G networks closures, here is some important information to guide your purchasing decision. Certain mobile phone devices may not allow emergency calling once the 3G networks close down. Your mobile service provider has a number of options, and can...

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Comms Day Summit 2024

May 1, 2024

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AMTA CEO Louise Hyland took the stage on Tuesday, the 30th of April for the annual Commsday Summit, to discuss the transformative potential of 5G and the need for a cohesive National Mobile Tech Strategy. Read the full speech, titled “Accelerating 5G Adoption for Economic Growth and Innovation” here: https://amta.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240429_CommsDay-speech_FINAL.pdf 

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