When planning to develop a building or structure next to a mobile phone base station antenna, it is critical to engage with the mobile network operators early in the planning process.This fact sheet explains how early engagement ensures that
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Regulation of telecommunications has traditionally been a Commonwealth responsibility, but Australia’s State and Territory governments also play a significant role when it comes to telecommunications infrastructure.AMTA has developed a model
Read moreThe 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
Read moreAcross Australia, the number of smart city projects being undertaken by local government is growing. Local governments are increasingly developing smart places strategies and supporting projects to solve problems and improve the lives of their
Read moreThe Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has released Edition 1 of the State & Territory 5G Infrastructure Readiness Assessment.One of AMTA’s top priorities is the timely, efficient and effective deployment of the 5G
Read moreFor several years Australia’s telecommunications industry has progressively been working to reduce energy use.In 2013 the Mobile Carriers Forum (MCF) finalised training modules centred around energy efficiency in mobile networks – an
Read moreMobile devices work by sending and receiving low power radio signals, much like a 2 way radio system. The signals are sent to and received from antennas that are attached to radio transmitters and receivers, commonly referred to as mobile phone base
Read moreHow the mobile network system operatesMobile phones work by sending and receiving low power radio signals, much like a 2 way radio system. The signals are sent to and received from antennas that are attached to radio transmitters and receivers,
Read moreSmall cells provide additional network capacity or mobile device coverage to a small geographic area. They operate at lower power than a traditional mobile phone base station and use smaller equipment.Small cells complement existing technology and
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