Australia introduces AML mobile phone tracking technology that locates triple zero callers

Emergency operators can now pinpoint a mobile phone caller’s location following the introduction of new tracking technology to Australia.

Key points:

• New technology is now available in Australia to track mobile phone calls to triple zero
• The Advanced Mobile Location technology went live on May 12, using GPS, wi-fi, and mobile network information
• It is activated automatically on compatible phones when a call is made to triple zero

Advanced Mobile Location (AML) technology became available here at the end of 2020 and was implemented by the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority on May 12.

It means triple zero operators can now see the location of a person calling if they have a compatible mobile phone.