Mobile services

The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, announced on 15 April 2008 that Telstra’s CDMA mobile network could be closed, noting that Telstra intended to close the network on 28 April 2008.

Information on the Australian Government initiative to make mobile communications more accessible and affordable for people living or working in the most remote parts of Australia.

Information on the different networks that provide mobile phone coverage in Australia.

An outline of the agreements between mobile service companies to enable customers to access other networks, including overseas networks, when away from home.

Information about arrangements that allow customers to retain their phone numbers when changing telephone service providers.

Advice on the initiatives by Australian governments and industry to reduce the incidence of lost or stolen mobile phones.

Information on action by the Australian Government and the telecommunications industry to ensure telecommunications providers adhere to a code of practice regarding credit management.

Information on the industry program for recycling mobile phone components.

Find information on the Department’s specific policy responsibilities under the Telecommunications Act 1997.

Links to superseded mobile phone programs.