Telstra
News and interviews on Telstra including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
Telstra hacked and 35,000 customers affected: Midday roundupThursday, 24 May 2012
Telstra has been hit by a "hacking attack" affecting 35,000 customers. ...
Harvey Norman scoops Telstra, Optus and Vodafone to secure Sony Xperia Sola
Monday, 21 May 2012
Harvey Norman has secured an exclusive Australian distribution agreement for the Sony Xperia Sola, scooping Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. ...
57% of Australians have smartphones, adoption rates outpace the US and Europe
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Australians are adopting smartphones faster than consumers in the US and major European nations, a new report has revealed. ...
10% of all internet access now from mobile devices, higher in Asia Pacific: Study
Monday, 14 May 2012
More than 10% of internet traffic worldwide now originates from mobile devices, nearly triple the percentage in 2010, new research has revealed. ...
Telstra allows pre-paid customers to top up on Facebook, but social media expert warns SMEs should think twice
Friday, 11 May 2012
Telstra has made another push forward with its social media strategy, allowing users to now update their prepaid mobiles using a Facebook application – but experts warn other businesses that want to do the same should think carefully before they try. ...
Are tough times leading to false IT economies?
Thursday, 03 May 2012
An extended warranty from a reputable vendor is a sound investment for a business that is dependent on its IT infrastructure. It ensures that if the server suffers a hardware failure the equipment will be replaced. ...
Melbourne developer criticises Apple as Telstra’s AFL app gets “featured” status ahead of independent studios
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
A Melbourne app studio has taken umbrage with Apple over its “featured” section in the App Store, saying it’s unfairly promoting Telstra’s apps ahead of those made by other independent developers. ...
Telstra fixes glitch on Apple’s iMessage platform
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Telstra has confirmed it has fixed a glitch that prevented customers from receiving messages sent through the iPhone’s iMessage platform, although confused customers have spent days posting about their troubles on the Telstra, Apple and Whirlpool forums. ...
Amazon hints March 29 launch for iPad 3
Thursday, 02 February 2012
The iPad 3 may be released as soon as March 29, according to new information that has appeared on Amazon. ...
Telstra warns on NBN pricing
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
The telecommunications industry has reacted against the National Broadband Network's special access undertaking, with Telstra questioning the company's wholesale access price – just as the network begins to ramp up its construction efforts. ...
Report says banks have swooped in on DFO: Midday Roundup
Friday, 20 January 2012
Banks have moved in on two companies that are part of the Direct Factory Outlets group, according to a report by Fairfax. ...
Telstra looking at increasing undersea capacity to Singapore
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
There are reports that Telstra is looking at buying data capacity on a proposed undersea cable between Perth and Singapore. ...
Production begins on iPad 3 ahead of possible March launch
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
There are new details emerging about the iPad3 amid reports that Apple has begun mass production of the device. ...
Telstra moves into video game market
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Telstra is taking a punt at the video game industry by introducing a new feature that allows users to stream titles through the T-Box set-top box. ...
Businesses reeling after Telstra shuts down email network over privacy breach
Monday, 12 December 2011
SMEs are reeling after they found themselves without internet access on the weekend after Telstra shut down parts of its network due to a privacy breach. ...
Telstra drops free mobile calling benefits for “small percentage” of SME customers
Tuesday, 06 December 2011
A small business has hit out against Telstra for removing free calling benefits that had been offered to the company in a prior consultation, saying the changes should have been handled better. ...
Three lessons for SMEs from Telstra’s rebranding exercise
Monday, 05 December 2011
Telstra has been using its new advertisements for three months now, but already the telco giant has said it's seeing signs of success. ...
Private equity giant Ironbridge takes minority stake in one-year-old telco ISG Management
Monday, 31 October 2011
A telco and utilities provider expected to bring in about $150 million in its first year of operation has nabbed Ironbridge Capital as a minority shareholder, hot on the heels of a $100-million-a-year contract with Telstra. ...
RBA will cut rates if inflation under control: Midday Roundup
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
The Reserve Bank has signalled it would be prepared to cut interest rates if it believes inflation is under control, board members revealed in the minutes of its latest meeting. ...
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK: Be as flexible as possible
Thursday, 22 September 2011
iiNet finally released its prices for the National Broadband Network this week, prompting speculation that access to the network may be cheaper than many first thought it would be. ...
