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 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 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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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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Expiring Spectrum Licences Update May 2024

May 14, 2024

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AMTA has formed an Expiring Spectrum Licence (ESL) Working Group to focus on the ACMA’s consideration of renewing ESLs.    The following licenced spectrum bands are expiring between 2028 and 2032:  Spectrum Band  Expiry Date  700 MHz  31 December 2029  850 MHz  17 June 2028  1800 MHz  17 June 2028  2...

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Mobile Industry Resilience During Natural Disasters

February 22, 2024

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The mobile telecommunications industry in Australia, represented by the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), invests substantially in infrastructure, technology, and preparedness initiatives to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.

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RF Safety Program

May 10, 2022

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What is the AMTA RF Safety Program? The AMTA RF Safety Program is a compliance strategy developed by the mobile carriers to meet the legislation requirements of: ACMA Radiocommunications Licence Conditions OH&S Why use the AMTA RF Safety Program? The AMTA RF Safety Program enables management of cumulative site EME in...

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Network service during emergencies

August 24, 2020

Networks & Coverage

In today’s society, almost all aspects of modern life involve some form of digital communications. Consequently, the smooth operation of communications services is essential at any time. As we have seen across Australia, with recent natural disasters including flood and bushfire, and as well as the Covid-19 pandemic, pressure and...

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Questions about coverage?

February 3, 2020

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While it’s important to choose the right mobile device and plan to suit your needs, quality reception and mobile network performance are also key issues for mobile users. Before buying a mobile service check the mobile service provider’s coverage maps and information to ensure that your smartphone, tablet or other...

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Understanding coverage maps

May 27, 2019

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Mobile service providers all publish coverage maps on their websites which can be checked to determine what kind of mobile coverage you can expect at any given location. It’s important to note that coverage maps often refer to the percentage of the population covered, rather than the geographic area covered....

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Interference to mobile networks

May 1, 2019

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Interference to mobile networks can be a problem for mobile network operators as it can cause mobile calls to drop out. It can also affect mobile network performance in an area and impact on data speeds. Australia’s mobile network operators and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) take interference...

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Mobile phone jammers are prohibited

March 14, 2017

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The supply, possession and operation of mobile phone jammers in Australia is prohibited by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) as such devices can cause significant interference to radiocommunications services, including mobile phone networks. Use of a jamming device in Australia can result in fines of up to $412,500...

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