We will not break up Telstra: Liberals
Shadow communications minister, Tony Smith, has delivered the strongest mandate yet that a Liberal Government will block legislation aimed at structurally separating Telstra.
Shadow communications minister, Tony Smith, has delivered the strongest mandate yet that a Liberal Government will block legislation aimed at structurally separating Telstra.
The separation of Telstra presents a once in a decade opportunity for its shareholders according to IDC telecommunications analyst David Cannon.
Analysts and industry bodies comment on the proposed break up of Telstra.
The Federal Government will also introducing measures whereby consumers would be able to apply to the Austrlian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to stop Telstra removing payphones in their area. Communications minister, Stephen Conroy, also pointed to higher prices and slower speeds for broadband in Australia as the major reason for the proposed Telstra separation plans announced yesterday.