What is the MCF?
The Mobile Carriers Forum (MCF) is a division of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) representing the three mobile phone carriers deploying mobile networks in Australia, namely Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom.
The MCF is a specialised industry group that deals specifically with issues related to the deployment and operation of mobile phone networks.
The MCF is made up of a National Council who oversees and directs the work of the MCF, with representatives from each carrier. It has also formed several National Taskforces working on specific issues, such as the Deployment Code, Compliance and EME regulations and site design management. The MCF has also established state based regional forums to address region specific issues and implement the MCF’s best practice policies at a local level.
The MCF has a National Program Manager and secretariat support. The Program Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of the National MCF Work Program.
The five key functions of the MCF are:
- Co-ordination in deployment and network operations and co-operation with stakeholders
- Enhanced communication, education and consultation
- Mobile carrier industry liaison with Government and other industry stakeholders
- Research and development of best practice in deployment and network operations
- Coordination of RF Safety Compliance processes and systems
MCF objectives
The MCF strives to ensure that the industry addresses community expectations about the way telecommunications networks are deployed and balances these with the needs of Australia's more than 33 million mobile subscribers. The MCF is instrumental
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