AMTA promotes safe and responsible use of mobile phones and technology. We advise drivers to keep their eyes on the road, drive to the conditions and obey the law when it comes to mobiles. And we advise consumers to carefully consider the scientific evidence and views of experts, including Australian regulatory agencies when it comes to the safety standards around mobile phones and networks, including 5G networks.
We are all aware of the risks of lightning strikes during thunderstorms but sometimes these risks are misunderstood. While it is sensible to avoid using a fixed- line (copper wire) phone during a thunderstorm; the same precaution does not apply to mobile phones or fibre optic cable (Note – while...
March 27, 2025
Radio waves are part of the non-ionising electromagnetic spectrum. Over 50 years of scientific research has already been conducted into the possible health effects from radio communication systems including mobile phones, base stations and other wireless services. The data from this research has been analysed by many expert review groups....
July 26, 2024
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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