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Telstra to Release a New Range of Mobile Plans

Telstra recently announced a major restructure of several integral aspects of their company and how they do business. As a massive player in the Australian economy, any changes Telstra makes will affect how Australia does telecommunications – but some of the changes will have a much more direct impact on customers. It would have Continue reading…

Telstra Muru D’s Startup Investment Strategy

Muru-D is a startup accelerator established to support selected tech entrepreneurial talents in Australia and Asia. It mentors, provides customized acceleration services and investment to startup technology companies. muru-D’s goal is to help Australia and Asia become centres of digital business.  The startup accelerator is backed by Telstra, a world-class technology company. “Muru” is Continue reading…

Telstra’s Satellite Solution Brings Data to Rural Areas

Getting mobile coverage to remote areas is a major telecommunications challenges, especially in Australia. Wide spaces with very low population density and difficult terrain make it hard to get coverage to where it’s needed. Telstra have been working with Queensland’s Winton Shire Council to install satellites, making them the first customers to benefit from Continue reading…

Telstra’s Big Restructure and its Consequences

At the annual shareholders meeting, Telstra sought to supplement the bad news about poor stock performance and decreases in dividends with bold plans to restructure the company. Telstra’s emphasis was on drastically pruning and reshaping their current model in order to create a company that’s suited to a modern market. Telstra’s stated aims were Continue reading…

Could Your Chinese Smartphone Be Spying On You?

Chinese companies like Huawei are making great, cost-effective phones that are low in price but keep up with the big guns in terms of specs. The brand names are everywhere – Huawei, ZTE, Oppo and OnePlus for example. However, American intelligence agencies are warning customers that their device could potentially be used to spy Continue reading…