Telecommunications

Australia has one of the highest per capita usages of personal computers, Internet, mobile phones (cell phones) and e-commerce in the world—and one of the fastest take-ups of new technologies. You can rent or purchase a mobile phone from almost anywhere and call rates are comparatively cheap. To dial internationally from a land line in Australia you will need to dial 0011 then the country code. From a mobile, use the + key then the country code.

Australian mobile phone carriers can be located by using a search engine with the key words: mobile phones Australia

Australia is such a vast country; communications and technology have long been seen as a priority so we are well advanced in this area. For example, many people don’t realise that Australia had a key part to play in the First Moon Landing in 1969. The pictures seen around the world of the landing and first moon walk were transmitted by the Parkes Radio Telescope in New South Wales.

The Australian information and communication technology (ICT) sector is well advanced. All Government information and services are available online and the private sector is being encouraged to do likewise. Many Australians choose to do their banking, pay their bills, or purchase permits or tickets online.