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Telstra to splash $700m on AI joint venture
The move may lead to further job losses for Telstra, which last year announced plans to cut up to 2800 workers.

Telstra and Musk ink deal to bring texting to Australia’s dead zones
Musk’s Starlink satellite will allow Telstra customers to communicate from almost anywhere in Australia.

Telcos in talks to roll out ‘SMS on steroids’
Telstra, Optus and TPG are in talks to implement an SMS replacement that could slash the rate of spam messages.

NRLW Highlights: Roosters v Wests Tigers - Round 3
The Roosters host the Wests Tigers in Round 3 of the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership.

Telstra, Optus committed to 3G shutdown despite public safety fears
The telcos say they will close their networks next month, despite a Senate inquiry recommending a delay.

Telstra lifts prices amid cost-of-living crunch
More than a quarter of Australians have struggled to pay their phone bill in the past 12 months, survey data shows.

Telstra ditches carbon credits to push harder on direct emissions
The telco giant, one of Australia’s largest electricity users, has beefed up its 2030 emissions reduction targets and won’t use carbon offsets to get there.

Telstra to cut up to 2800 jobs
Chief executive Vicki Brady says the cull will affect 9 per cent of its workforce and save the company $350 million.

Telstra launches the Smart Modem 3 with faster Wi-Fi speeds
Telstra has launched the Smart Modem 3, featuring Wi-Fi 6 and promising faster Wi-Fi speeds than before.

Telstra launches yet another flash sale
Telstra launches yet another flash sale, this time with a discount on Samsung's new Galaxy S21 FE 5G smartphone.

Telstra’s Black Friday sale includes tech and accessories
?As well as deals that slash up to AU$600 off the cost of a new smartphone, Telstra’s Black Friday sales also include alluring discounts on tech and accessories.

Telstra International appoints new Head of Wholesale
Telstra International has appointed Sarah Mills as the new Global Head of Wholesale, tasked with enhancing its global position from Singapore.

Paul Keating set for $40 million windfall from Telstra deal
The former prime minister co-founded a budget telco in 2000, and is now set for a massive payday.

Telstra profits slide by 13 per cent
Higher operating costs and poor performance of the telco’s giant’s enterprise unit have weighed on its annual results.

NRLW Highlights: Dragons v Titans - Round 1
Round 1 of the NRLW Telstra Women's Premiership as the St George Illawarra Dragons host the Gold Coast Titans.

AI not eating jobs at Telstra says tech boss
Telstra’s top tech executive Kim Krogh Andersen says there’s a fundamental misunderstanding about the telco’s use of AI, as the company joins a UN working group on the issue.

Will customers stomach higher prices from Telstra?
Mobile phone plan prices are likely to rise following Telstra’s announcement to revamp its pricing structure, but not everyone is convinced that its customers will stick around.

Telstra extends 3G cut-off deadline
Telco giant Telstra has extended the 3G network switch off deadline by two months.

Telstra switches on scam SMS filter to protect you from scammers
Telstra has switched on a scam SMS filter to protect customers from scammers.

Telstra is giving away a bonus Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 with Galaxy S22 pre-orders
Telstra customers who pre-order a Samsung Galaxy S22 device can enjoy AU$986 bonus value, including a bonus Samsung Galaxy Tab A8.

Telstra offers free 12 month subscriptions to Disney+
Telstra is offering customers complimentary 12 month subscriptions to Disney+ when they purchase eligible plans.