Telstra

https://www.telstra.com.au/
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Telstra, publicly owned and headquartered in Australia, was founded in 1901 and employs approximately 36,320 individuals, reporting $14.7B in revenue as of 2025. The company specializes in telecommunications, building and operating telecommunications networks, and marketing voice, mobile, internet access, pay television, and related products and services.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1901

Headcount

36,315

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Publicly Owned

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Telstra's international division proposed cutting approximately 160 roles, comprising 128 internal positions and 35 contractor roles within its Customer Success team, on April 30, 2026. This restructuring, reported by Information Age citing internal company documents, forms part of a shift towards automation and process redesign, and coincides with the creation of 10 new roles under a five-year partnership with Accenture. Previously, on April 29, Telstra stated it would not seek to prevent rival companies from accessing 2GHz-range spectrum. This spectrum is crucial for providing mobile-to-satellite services (MSS) and fulfilling the federal government’s universal outdoor mobile service bill requirements, with the Australian Communication and Communications Authority (ACMA) yet to determine its allocation. Earlier, on April 28, the company announced plans to upgrade its mobile base station in Inverell to enhance 4G and 5G performance for local users. These works are anticipated to increase the site’s capacity, delivering faster download speeds, smoother streaming, and reduced network congestion as mobile data demand grows.

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Telstra offers 5 products in the media tech, telecoms tech, connectivity and cloud and media and telecoms services industries. Telstra's product portfolio comprises of telecoms, enterprise cloud, enterprise and telecoms software, connectivity and distribution services, enterprise connectivity services and telecoms network infrastructure.

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Telstra's revenues were $14.7B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Telstra's revenue into 12 different product categories, the largest of which is consumer broadband, which represents 15% of Telstra's revenue.

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May

19th

2026

10:49

B2B Tag

Modernisation Has Become an Urgent Boardroom Priority Across Australia – SMBtech

Across Australia, enterprise modernisation has moved far beyond the IT department. Boards and executive teams are now treating legacy transformation as a business-critical priority tied directly to growth, resilience, compliance, and AI readiness. From financial services and healthcare to retail and government, organisations are reassessing whether ageing technology estates can support the speed, security, and operational agility modern markets now demand.

SMBtech

May

19th

2026

10:00

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Telstra tees up 6G testing partnership

Prefer WhistleOut in Google Telstra has signed an agreement with Ericsson as it moves to take its first steps towards 6G. At this stage, the partnership is little more than a letter of intent signed by both parties with the promise that further collaboration is on the horizon.

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May

19th

2026

05:21

Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Telstra, Ericsson team to advance AI-native 6G

Telstra and Ericsson signed a letter of intent to collaborate on 6G research and trials, as the duo look to accelerate development of the next-generation mobile technology with a focus on AI-native architecture. As part of the deal, the pair cited a focus on standards development, including work tied to 3GPP evolution and access to Ericsson’s 6G testbed facilities in Sweden.

Mobile World Live

May

19th

2026

03:31

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, Advanced Manufacturing, B2B Tag

Telstra and Ericsson sign agreement to advance 6G research and innovation

Telstra and Ericsson today announced they have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the evolution of 6G, reinforcing Telstra’s commitment to keep Australia at the forefront of digital innovation as part of its Connected Future 30 strategy.

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May

18th

2026

20:00

B2B Tag

Teleco giant to 'consolidate' Bendigo retail outlets at Marketplace store

Kangaroo Flat's Lansell Plaza is set to lose a major retailer when its Telstra shop front shuts and staff moved "just a short distance away" into its existing Bendigo Marketplace store. The communications giant will make the move in late June.

Bendigo Advertiser

May

18th

2026

17:54

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Telstra, Ericsson team for 6G research – Pickr

It can be all too easy to feel a little tired of AI getting into everything, even where it shouldn’t be, finding its way into TVs, phones, computers, and even the occasional toothbrush. And from the sound of things, it will also form a big part of the next mobile network technology.

Pickr

May

17th

2026

12:31

ESG, Financial Results, B2B Tag

Telstra Annual Report 2025: Delivering on Our Ambition for a Connected Future

Telstra's annual report highlights the company's strong financial performance, with EBITDA up 14.3% to $8.6 billion and Net Profit After Tax up 31.0% to $2.3 billion. The company has also made significant progress in reducing its carbon footprint, with a 44% reduction in scope 1+2 emissions since FY19. Telstra's Connected Future 30 strategy aims to be the number one choice for connectivity in Australia, with a focus on adapting and leading to shape the future of connectivity. The company has invested in AI to drive productivity and growth, and has continued to improve the customer experience through its Big Three behaviours and habits. Telstra has also made a commitment to responsible AI and adheres to the AI Ethics Framework developed by the Australian Government and the GSMA Responsible AI Maturity Roadmap.

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May

17th

2026

12:15

B2B Tag

NBN Co's Challenges in Transforming the Australian Telecommunications Industry

NBN Co's transformation of the Australian telecommunications industry is a complex process with several challenges, including the need to pay Telstra for the use of its ducts, pits, and racks, building to every home and business in Australia, and higher material and labour costs. The company has implemented a modified design with a third-party construction company to build, activate, and operate the nbn access network, and has added two new access technologies: Fibre-to-the-Node (FTTN) and Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC). The company aims to provide peak wholesale download data rates of at least 25Mbps to all premises and at least 50Mbps to 90% of fixed-line premises. However, the use of existing copper and pay TV networks has led to maximum speed limitations and increased fault rates. The company is working to address these challenges and provide a better end-user experience.

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May

17th

2026

02:06

Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

Telstra warns $7.3b spectrum cash grab could trigger legal challenge

Telstra has warned the federal government it has massively overstated the value of multibillion-dollar spectrum licences, issuing a thinly veiled threat that it would be prepared to mount a legal challenge to avoid overpaying.

Australian Financial Review

May

15th

2026

15:11

B2B Tag

Telstra Group Limited Buyback Nears A$1.25 Billion Finish Line as TLS Shares Climb

Melbourne, May 16, 2026, 06:05 AEST Telstra Group Limited has used about 89% of its A$1.25 billion on-market share buy-back, after repurchasing another 1,095,583 shares on May 15 for A$5.88 million, a daily filing showed. An on-market buy-back is when a company buys its own shares through the exchange, usually to return capital and support per-share metrics.

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May

15th

2026

06:37

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Keppel Signs 25-Year Bifrost Fiber Pair Deal With Telstra

Singaporean asset manager Keppel announced a definitive 25-year agreement on Friday, May 15, 2026, with Telstra International for a fiber pair on the Bifrost Cable System. The deal grants the Australian telecommunications firm exclusive access to network capacity on the 20,000-kilometer subsea route.

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May

15th

2026

04:13

Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Keppel And Telstra Lock In A 25-Year Fiber Deal

tain, so locking in decades-long contracted capacity can make future cash flows more predictable than short service contracts. Keppel invested via a joint venture with private fund co-investors that owns and manages five fiber pairs on the system.

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Telstra has commercial and technical partners like 5stream, Imei and Silver Trak Digital. Examples of Telstra's suppliers include Ericsson, Infosys and IBM.

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