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Tired of waiting on hold? Telstra thinks this might fix that problem
The telco wants everything from customer service to internal structure reimagined by AI.

New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.

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.

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.

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.

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 Health partners with Salesforce to unify digital health
Telstra Health partners with Salesforce and Snowflake to enhance its digital health ecosystem, aiming to unify healthcare platforms across Australia and New Zealand.

Telstra shares surge higher amid bumper dividend, profit
The telco lifted its first-half profit and dividend while chief executive Vicki Brady also announced a $750 million share buyback plan.

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.

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.

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.

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.