Telstra

https://www.telstra.com.au/
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Telstra, a publicly owned company headquartered in Australia, was founded in 1901 and employs approximately 36,320 individuals. It reported $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 other related products and services.

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Founded

1901

Headcount

36,315

Headquarters

Australia

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Telecoms

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Publicly Owned

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Ms Wells stated on July 10, 2026, that Telstra would be held accountable for its recent network outage, which she deemed "not good enough," urging the company to "face the music" now that services are resolved. This accountability follows severe disruptions across Australia, including trains stopping due to the loss of the phone network essential for control center communication. Earlier the same day, the outage also exposed vulnerabilities in Australia's electric vehicle charging network, as chargers from major providers like Chargefox, NRMA, and Tesla went offline. Telstra Chief Executive Vicki Brady previously apologized for the widespread disruption, although she reassured stakeholders that the company's back-up processes had functioned effectively to mitigate further issues.

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

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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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Jul

24th

2026

07:02

Operational Challenges, Default (Finance), Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Operational Challenges, Regulatory Compliance

Telstra (ASX:TLS) Faces a Two-Front Technology Test as Legacy Systems and SpaceX Challenge Its Dominance

Highlights Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) has long been Australia's default choice for anyone who wants a mobile signal where the map runs out of towns. That reputation for reach and reliability is now being tested from two very different directions.

Kalkine Australia

Jul

23rd

2026

20:23

ESG, B2B Tag

I'm sorry but no apology gets Telstra off the hook

The apology arrived in millions of inboxes around the country brimming with the usual bloodless verbiage and condescending prattle we now expect from modern public relations. "Last week we let you down, and I am sorry for that," wrote Telstra's CEO, Vicki Brady, as she served up a familiar stew of turgid, tick-all-the-boxes corporate jargon reeking of insincerity.

Junee Southern Cross

Jul

23rd

2026

20:22

ESG, B2B Tag

I'm sorry but no apology gets Telstra off the hook

The apology arrived in millions of inboxes around the country brimming with the usual bloodless verbiage and condescending prattle we now expect from modern public relations. Login or signup to continue reading "Last week we let you down, and I am sorry for that," wrote Telstra's CEO, Vicki Brady, as she served up a familiar stew of turgid, tick-all-the-boxes corporate jargon reeking of insincerity.

Macleay Argus

Jul

23rd

2026

12:22

Operational Challenges, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Operational Challenges

Telstra 2026 outage: CEO Vicki Brady suggests Starlink ‘solution’

Next time your telco melts down, don’t worry, Telstra has a backup plan, and it involves Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network. In the aftermath of yet another embarrassing outage, Technology Editor Jared Lynch analyses Telstra’s so-called solution – and explains exactly how a tech writer makes sure he never goes off the air.

The Australian

Jul

23rd

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

Flinders Island loses mobile and internet connectivity after major Telstra fault

Flinders Island is facing a communications crisis after a fault on Telstra’s transmission link cut mobile and internet services across much of the island. The outage, which began last week, has caused intermittent services on the southern side of the island, affecting Whitemark and Cape Barren Island.

Pulse Tasmania

Jul

22nd

2026

23:00

B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities

Bear Meets Eagle On Fire Made Australian telecom giant Telstra feel human

Telstra had become one of Australia’s least-loved brands. Rather than trying to change that with a single campaign, Bear Meets Eagle On Fire reshaped how consumers felt about the telecommunications giant with a unified creative platform that delivered both emotional resonance and measurable business growth. It also featured some of the most imaginative work of the year.

Ad Age

Jul

22nd

2026

08:20

B2B Tag

When One Network Fails, What Happens to Your Alarm Signals?

What the Telstra outage actually showed Telstra CEO Vicki Brady, returning from annual leave, faced immediate questions about a nationwide outage that had disrupted train services, payment systems, and access to triple zero emergency calls. The cause, as reported by The Guardian, was a software glitch — not a cyberattack, not a physical infrastructure failure, and not the result of staffing cuts (Brady was explicit on that point).

Addsecure

Jul

22nd

2026

06:30

Capital Investment, Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Funding, Investments

Digital investment connects communities

The communities of Emerald Hill and Mullaley are better connected following technology upgrades at their village halls. Gunnedah Shire Council and Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program, in partnership with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), funded the supply and installation of laser projectors and 100-inch motorised screens at both halls, improving digital capability for a range of user groups.

New England Times

Jul

22nd

2026

05:52

B2B Tag

Remote Connectivity Needs Driving Rapid Adoption Across Rural and Regional Communities

“Australia and New Zealand are among the early adopters of LEO D2D satellite communications due to the vast remoteness and persistent gaps in terrestrial mobile coverage in both countries,” said Khurram Shahzad, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner.

Technology For You

Jul

21st

2026

16:33

B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

Buffering: Telstra leaves remote First Nations communities in limbo

CHOICE travels to Milingimbi, a town disconnected by the digital divide. The only grocery store in Milingimbi, Northern Territory closes every day from midday to 1pm as the morning staff finish and the afternoon staff are yet to arrive.

CHOICE

Jul

21st

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

Is Telstra Tower being left to rot at the hands of vandals?

Regular visitors to Telstra Tower are beginning to express their concern about the condition and maintenance of the iconic building, with reports of break-ins and vandalism at the site. Telstra Tower closed its doors to the public in 2021, and despite a promise from the ACT Government and Telstra to refurbish the site in 2024, it has lain dormant ever since.

Region Australia

Jul

21st

2026

02:12

B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

CommsDay Comment Piece: Should Telstra's Network Outage Trigger New Regulation?

Last Friday’s Senate Committee hearing was the latest expression of political indignation at Telstra’s recent network outage. Of course this outage inconvenienced millions of Australians. At Telstra it has triggered much self examination - just as happened at Optus and at TPG Vodafone after similar events in recent years.

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