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Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 8 September 2008
Public Policy & Communications GMD, David Quilty today appeared on CNBC morning news program, Squawk Australia, where he categorically quashed the presumptions... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 8 September 2008
Thanks to the support of Telstra, people can help save threatened species like brush-tailed rock wallaby by downloading the WWF threatened species wallpaper... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 5 September 2008
Dr Tony Warren,Telstra’s Executive Director for Regulatory Affairs, today said the growing consensus of regulators and experts around the world that separation... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 5 September 2008
Telstra is expecting more call records to be broken this Sunday as fathers across Australia would be more likely to get a mobile or video call from a loved... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 5 September 2008
Telstra CEO, Sol Trujillo, appeared this week as guest host on the prestigious New York-based morning news and talk program, CNBC "Squawk Box". Sol was... More
Posted by David Quilty, GMD Public Policy & Communications, 5 September 2008
When Kevin Rudd, as Opposition Leader, committed to a National Broadband Network last year, he rightly described broadband as “a great enabling technology”,... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 3 September 2008
Telstra today announced it was stepping up efforts to roll out new technology to help Australia cope with future demands for health and aged care. Telstra... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 1 September 2008
In his first interview, Telstra's new Public Policy & Communications GMD David Quilty outlines to nowwearetalking the priorities for the National Broadband... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 1 September 2008
BigPond has opened a dedicated kiosk that will provide real-time customer support in the virtual world, Second Life. The innovative new service will be... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 29 August 2008
Dr Phil Burgess, outgoing GMD PP&C, gave a compelling interview with Radio National’s Fran Kelly on todays Breakfast program. The interview covered Telstra’s... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 27 August 2008
In an exciting Australian first, Telstra, NAB and Visa today launched a contactless, mobile phone payments trial with a group of consumers and participating... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 27 August 2008
More than 40,000 seniors from the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association’s (ASCCA) 130-plus affiliated computer clubs will receive additional internet... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 26 August 2008
Telstra today said it was time for Terria to get serious about building a National Broadband Network (NBN) or get out of the way. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 25 August 2008
Telstra Wholesale GMD, Kate McKenzie, announced today that Telstra is pleased to be offering eligible employees in Telstra Wholesale and Service Advantage... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 22 August 2008
Telstra has received written confirmation from the relevant government authorities that it has met its National Broadband Network (NBN) information provision... More
Posted by Anneli Knight, 21 August 2008
People travelled from the far corners of Australia to help celebrate the 25th jubilee anniversary of the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait... More
Posted by Geoff Booth GMD TCW and David Quilty incoming GMD PP&C, 20 August 2008
Optus must apologise to the Queensland public for grossly misleading them about the cause of its massive network failure last month: a joint statement... More
Posted by Anneli Knight, 20 August 2008
The 2008 Garma Festival brings thousands of people together for a five day celebration of Yolngu art, music and culture. Students from across Arnhem Land... More
Posted by Telstra CEO, Sol Trujillo, 19 August 2008
Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo message to employees regarding Dr Phil's decision to leave Telstra and David Quilty's appointment as PP&C GMD: "In late June of... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 August 2008
Dr Phil Burgess today announced that he would leave his position as Telstra’s public policy chief at the end of August to return to the United States.
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Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 13 August 2008
Telstra today announced a profit after tax and minority interests of $3.7 billion for the year ended 30 June 2008, an increase of 13.5%. With Telstra’s... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 13 August 2008
Telstra's Chief Executive Officer Sol Trujillo and Telstra's Chief Financial Officer John Stanhope will present Telstra's Full Year Results on 13 August... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 7 August 2008
Telstra's innovative Next G™ network and its commitment to energy conservation were awarded at the national Communications Alliance and CommsDay Awards... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 5 August 2008
Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia luncheon in Melbourne today, Dr Phil Burgess, Telstra's head of Public Policy & Communications... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 5 August 2008
The past two days’ revelations have proved that Telstra did the right thing in discontinuing enterprise agreement (EA) discussions with the unions back... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 4 August 2008
Telstra Wholesale GMD Kate McKenzie today announced that she has started discussions with her employees to develop an Employee Collective Agreement (ECA)... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 1 August 2008
Australian Scouts celebrate their 100th birthday today - and Telstra has come to the party with a birthday gift of 500 recycled solar panels and 245 regulators. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 31 July 2008
From tomorrow more Australians will be able to use and explore more mobile internet content, video and email on the nation’s largest and fastest national... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 30 July 2008
Australia’s first commercial installation of 3-Dimensional content and technology was unveiled by CEO, Sol Trujillo, at the opening of the world-class... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 29 July 2008
Will BlackBerry Bold burst the iPhone bubble? Telstra sales staff are gearing up for the upcoming launch of the new Next G™ network version of the world's... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 25 July 2008
Telstra has introduced a new billing system which has led to a 'new look paper bill' that is easier to read. The new paper bill gives customers less information... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 25 July 2008
As we hear of inaccurate commentary about Telstra’s new look paper bill, we’ll bust these myths and set the record straight for you. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 25 July 2008
The changes made to the bills have been driven by Telstra's new billing system as well as customer feedback. The new look paper bill is designed to be... More
Posted by Michael Lawrey, Executive Director Network & Technology, 24 July 2008
In Queensland yesterday, two of Telstra’s fibre-optic cables at Bellbird Park, near Ipswich, were damaged during road works being carried out by a local... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 24 July 2008
Regulation in Australia is like “liposuction”, sucking the value out of broadband investment, Telstra's Dr Tony Warren told delegates today at the Broadband... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 24 July 2008
To celebrate the twenty years of Telstra HeroMessage®, twenty of the nation’s most notable public figures including politicians, olympians, footballers... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 July 2008
Telstra’s company-wide AWA re-offer late last year has been vindicated by the independent workplace umpire. Telstra Group Managing Director Human Resources,... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 July 2008
The CEPU website claims nowwearetalking was only launched yesterday, not by Phil Burgess but rather by our HR group as part of our decision to stop union... More
Posted by nowwearetalkig editor, 17 July 2008
Telstra today ended discussions for a new Enterprise Agreement (EA). The discussions were ended due to the ACTU and the unions pursuing issues that Telstra... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 16 July 2008
Telstra was named Australia’s ‘Best Telecommunications Company of the Year’ for the second year running at the 8th Annual Media, Entertainment and Telecom... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 15 July 2008
Telstra has a proud history of supporting and hosting its own NAIDOC activities. Telstra hosted their annual celebratory dinner last night, at which Telstra... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 11 July 2008
The Terria Chairman, Michael Egan doesn't know if he's Arthur or Martha - one minute calling Telstra a monopolist, the next saying that Terria members... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 9 July 2008
Telstra’s partnership with Ericsson continues to break the speed barrier with three recent significant milestones cementing the company as world leader... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 9 July 2008
There is no doubt that Australia needs high-speed broadband if it is going to survive in the future. Telstra's Group Managing Director for Public Policy... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 3 July 2008
Telstra has installed a hydrogen fuel cell test facility at its Melbourne head office – the first installation of its kind at an Australian corporate headquarters. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 3 July 2008
Telstra’s incoming brand and marketing chief, Amanda Johnston, is another high-performer to step into a senior leadership position in the new Telstra. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 1 July 2008
Medibank Private has entered into a $72 million five year managed network services agreement with Telstra that will bring significant benefits to Medibank... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 1 July 2008
iPhone 3G™ will be available from Telstra on July 11 with a range of specially designed Next G™ iPhone 3G™ plans that meet the needs of any customer. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 30 June 2008
Telstra and Apple® have signed an agreement to bring iPhone 3G™ to Australia from 11 July on Telstra’s high-speed Next G™ network – Australia’s largest... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 30 June 2008
Telstra’s Chairman Donald McGauchie told it straight on NBN during an interview with Sky Business on the weekend. Mr McGauchie dismissed the idea that... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 27 June 2008
Telstra has acquired 55 per cent of two Chinese internet businesses, Norstar Media and Autohome/PCPop, which have leading positions in the fast-growing... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 27 June 2008
Telstra’s CEO Sol Trujillo and the World Economic Forum have told the G8 leaders that immediate action is needed to tackle climate change – and business... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 25 June 2008
Telstra today lodged its submissions to the Government's National Broadband Network (NBN) regulatory review, outlining the policy changes that would be... More
Posted by Rhonda Griffin - Public Affairs Manager, Regulatory and Legal, 25 June 2008
Our competitors in the bid to build a high-speed broadband network for all Australians are becoming experts in distortion, distraction and dishonesty when... More
Posted by Senator Kate Lundy, 24 June 2008
Senator Kate Lundy has replied to a blog posted on nowwearetalking by Rod Bruem. Following is an unedited and full copy of her statement provided to nowwearetalking... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 20 June 2008
Macquarie Capital Advisers will act as Telstra’s financial adviser in Telstra’s bid to build a National Broadband Network (NBN), Telstra's Chief Financial... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 19 June 2008
Telstra again took its seat with other world leaders at the international telecommunications table, at the OECD's Ministerial Meeting on the Future of... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 19 June 2008
In a case of sheer hypocrisy, while Singtel Optus is mounting a relentless campaign to structurally separate Telstra, its parent company SingTel is telling... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 June 2008
Telstra will not be removing a nowwearetalking blog despite receiving a letter from lawyers representing ACT Senator Kate Lundy. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 15 June 2008
BigPond's Justin Milne announced at an advertisers' conference in France today there has been a massive growth in the number of customers using Telstra's... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 13 June 2008
From a company that tells its customers, "we hear you" someone at SingTel Optus is definitely not listening to their 3G handset suppliers. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 13 June 2008
World Youth Day Sydney 2008 is an event of ‘firsts’ – the first time the Pope will send attendees daily SMS messages, the first time more than 500,000... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 13 June 2008
Telstra has joined forces with Mobile Mentor in an exclusive 5 year arrangement that will see the free service delivered to people who purchase handsets... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 10 June 2008
Telstra Chairman, Mr Donald McGauchie, today called on the Government to bring an end to speculation around structurally separating Telstra. More
Posted by John Stanhope, Telstra's Chief Financial Officer, 10 June 2008
As the National Broadband Network process continues, the call for separation of Telstra guarantees media headlines. In the case of one JP Morgan analyst... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 6 June 2008
Countries that have imposed (or flirted with) structural or functional separation have seen little if any investment in high speed broadband. In the UK,... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 6 June 2008
Do you know how to keep your personal information, your business records and your kids safe online? In recognition of National E-security Awareness Week... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 6 June 2008
Telstra has been awarded a Comverse Innovation Award for Billing at the annual Comverse User Forum in Porto, Portugal. The award, accepted by Telstra’s... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 5 June 2008
Telstra has switched off screensavers on around 36,000 computers across the company, reducing the company’s annual energy consumption by an equivalent... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 4 June 2008
Telstra and BigPond today were joined by one of the world’s leading experts on e-learning and a leading advocate for child cyber safety, Dr Martyn Wild,... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 4 June 2008
Telstra received another international distinction overnight, receiving a gold medal in the Annual Laureate Medal Ceremony, that is part of the 2008 Computerworld... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 3 June 2008
T3 shareholders, consumers and the Australian Government were collecting in a trifecta-win with the New Telstra now recognised by Australian and overseas... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 30 May 2008
Michael Long led thousands of supporters on "The Long Walk" from Federation Square to the MCG, to show their support for a united Australia. Telstra was... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 28 May 2008
Telstra's Dr Tony Warren, explains why structural separation damages the chances for investment in a national broadband network, and why separation is... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 27 May 2008
In an Australian first, Telstra used a hologram to beam its Chief Technology Officer, Dr Hugh Bradlow, live into Adelaide from Melbourne to talk at a major... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 22 May 2008
Telstra has been awarded ‘Best Practices - Service Provider’ at the bi-annual TM Forum Management World conference in Nice, France. The award recognises... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 21 May 2008
Tim Harcourt, Chief Economist from the Australian Trade Commission, provides his unique insight into Australia's relationship with China. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 15 May 2008
Upgrading the nation's networks will cost many billions of dollars and Australia can’t afford to get it wrong. Only Telstra has the proven capability to... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 12 May 2008
Telstra's Consumer General Manager Patrick O’Beirne argues that as Melbourne grows towards 2030 – outwards or upwards – the city can’t ignore the critical... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 9 May 2008
Crikey founder Stephen Mayne reports on Dr Phil Burgess' address to the 9th Annual Public Affairs Convention where he argued speaking the truth, through... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 6 May 2008
Cardinal George Pell talks about how World Youth Day 2008 and the Catholic Church are embracing new media and technology to reach today’s youth. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 1 May 2008
Dr Phil Burgess spoke about the differences in the business, civic and political approaches between the US and Australia at a public lecture held this... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 29 April 2008
Telstra’s head of Public Policy & Communication, Dr Phil Burgess addressed the Rural Press Club of Victoria last week on the issue of building high-performance... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 24 April 2008
Telstra shops and dealers across Australia are preparing for a last minute rush this weekend as remaining CDMA customers grab their last chance to move... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 24 April 2008
We've put together some fast facts to help get you thinking about the current state of play in the Australian telecommunications industry. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 23 April 2008
Telstra’s board today announced the appointment of business leaders John Stewart and John Mullen as non-executive directors. Mr Stewart is currently the... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 22 April 2008
With the CDMA mobile network set to close in coming days, Telstra is urging all remaining CDMA customers to recycle their old CDMA mobile phones and accessories... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 April 2008
Four of Telstra's leading women have been selected to attend the Prime Minister's 2020 Summit. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 9 April 2008
Telstra has claimed top honours at the 2008 Telecom Asia Awards winning the ‘Best Asian Telecom Carrier’ and ‘Best Mobile Carrier’ categories. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 7 April 2008
Whether it is Telstra, BigPond, Telecom, Yellow Pages or even the old OTC, over the years there have been many of our television advertisements that have... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 12 February 2008
Telstra today urged people to only call Triple Zero (000) in a genuine emergency. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 3 January 2008
International news site, Wireless Week, a publication dedicated to the news, analysis, and trends of the wireless industry, has published an interview... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 1 January 2008
We've put together some fast facts to help get you thinking about the current state of play in the Australian telecommunications industry. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 26 November 2007
Telstra today announced it had given $18.8 million in 2006-07 to help Australians live and work in their local communities – making the company... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 12 November 2007
Telstra has agreed to accept a settlement offer in a class action because it was likely to be a less costly option for shareholders than running the case. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 9 November 2007
Telstra's Dr Phil Burgess doesn't spare the horses in his Melbourne Cup Day address to a Telstra senior executive CEO Forum. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 15 October 2007
There is now extensive infrastructure-based competition in 387 exchange service areas giving 5.6 million Australian homes and businesses access to alternative... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 10 September 2007
Telstra’s IT transformation is being undertaken on a scale not seen anywhere around the world More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 3 September 2007
Telstra has steamlined the provision of fault repairs, installations, civil works and construction work on its access network. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 27 July 2007
The Seven Network has lost its court action against Telstra, PBL and News Limited over the failure of its pay-TV channel, C7. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 23 July 2007
Telstra has the depth of experience, resources and expertise to quickly and effectively mobilise to respond to customers in their hour of need. Telstra... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 4 July 2007
Telstra today announced the establishment of a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRP") for shareholders. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 May 2007
Today the 10,000th person signed on to Telstra Active Supporters, helping to bring high-speed broadband to Australia that much closer. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 11 October 2006
Telstra has bought a 51 per cent shareholding in SouFun Holdings Limited, China's number one real-estate and home furnishing and improvement website, for... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 12 July 2006
Outlines Telstra's 5-point plan to reduce over-regulation of the telecommunications industry. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 3 October 2005
Before we get too carried away, we’d like to dispel a few myths and set the record straight about Telstra's position on regulation. More
Blog entries tagged with 'telstra'
Posted by Peter Habib, 11 July 2008
It was a cold, cold, morning in a dark, dark city when the most hyped gadget of the year started the cash-registers ringing. Our Generation Y blogger was... More
Posted by Rod Bruem, 24 June 2008
Blogger Rod Bruem argues more discussion is needed on the adequacy of a planned guidelines around how lobbyists interact with parliamentarians and perhaps... More
Posted by Rod Bruem, 14 June 2008
Blogger Rod Bruem argues a move by the Federal Government to introduce a 'code of conduct' (www.smh.com.au) for political lobbyists in Canberra sounds... More
Posted by Mikko , 13 June 2008
Mikko's take on calls for structural separation of Telstra. More
Posted by Jason Romney, 22 May 2008
In the final "broadband future" blog series, Jason Romney argues that the true challenge faced by all media companies in the 21st century is to bring their... More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 5 November 2007
Blogger Craig Mulhearn talks about the latest Gartner assessment of Australian MPLS Providers, where Telstra is again leading the way! More
Posted by Rhonda Griffin, 10 October 2007
Blogger Rhonda Griffin asks whether Senator Coonan's announcement that the Coalition Government may now be willing to partly bankroll a fibre to the home... More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 18 September 2007
Craig Mulhearn provides us with a look “under the hood” of the Telstra Next IP™ network, starting with a look at the “engine room” of the Telstra Next... More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 13 August 2007
Craig takes a look at how the business expectations of networks have changed, and what challenges these shifts present. More
Posted by Georgia Lee, 2 July 2007
One of our most popular bloggers Georgia Lee is signing off this week from LIFE WORKS - but don't despair, Georgia will soon be returning under a new guise...... More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 15 June 2007
Craig Mulhearn has been busy “on tour” supporting the Telstra Next IP™ network roadshow... he's back to talk to us about how the new network will change... More
Posted by Georgia Lee, 8 June 2007
After meeting the Socceroos, Georgia Lee humbly accepts her fate as a "Soccer Mum"... and now her "Mum" skills are being called upon by a higher order...... More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 9 May 2007
In his latest entry, blogger Craig Mulhearn discusses the potential business applications of the Telstra Next IP™ network. More
Posted by Rhonda Griffin, 30 April 2007
Blogger Rhonda Griffin examines a number of recent announcements by Optus that have either been ignored or given the “once over lightly” treatment by the... More
Posted by Rhonda Griffin, 17 April 2007
In her second blog, Rhonda discusses the recent media coverage of Telstra's Federal Court win against the ACCC. More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 20 March 2007
Craig explains the difference between Quality of Service and Class of Service. More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 13 March 2007
Craig takes a look at devices with duel purposes and the explains what the IP Network benefits will be. More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 7 March 2007
Craig predicts the future demand for IP access will shift to Fibre Based Ethernet, Copper Based Ethernet, ADSL and Cellular Wireless. More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 28 February 2007
Craig explains Multi-Protocol Label Switching. More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 24 January 2007
Blogger Craig Mulhearn discusses the difference between public and private IP networks, and how your IP network can affect your business. More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 28 November 2006
Network evolution - how did we get to this point? More
Posted by Craig Mulhearn, 13 November 2006
In his first blog, Craig Mulhearn examines how Australian businesses are using the flexibility of the Internet to bring simplicity and efficiency to their... More
Posted by Dr Hugh Bradlow, 25 October 2006
Part four of Hugh's insight into the need for speed. More
Posted by Georgia Lee, 24 October 2006
Last week debate raged on www.nowwearetalking.com.au about whether or not Georgia Lee should provide her 10 year old daughter with a mobile phone.... read... More
Discussions tagged with 'telstra'
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 13 August 2008
What is your view of Telstra's results and its record of delivering better services for customers and improved returns for its shareholders? More
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