Telstra Exchange | Technology news, Innovation, Telstra news

Telstra invests $386m to secure 30-80MHz nationwide in 5G spectrum auction

by Andrew Penn Posted December 10, 2018

by Andrew Penn
CEO

2 min read

Following our announcement of 5G world and Australian firsts last week, we have secured between 30-80 MHz nationwide in the 3.6 GHz spectrum auction held by ACMA.

What to stream this week on Telstra TV

Entertainment

by Ryan Dunn Posted December 7, 2018

by Ryan Dunn
from the Telstra TV team

5 min read

Whether you’re in the mood for an Aussie comedy, a gritty drama or the latest reality series, we’ve got you covered on Telstra TV.

What we’re buying our loved ones this Christmas

Devices

by Campbell Simpson Posted December 7, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

5 min read

It’s the time of year where we’re all getting ready for Christmas, choosing and picking out presents for our families, friends and loved ones.

Gift some tech this Christmas: 7 top smartphone accessories for friends and family

Tech and Innovation

by Campbell Simpson Posted December 7, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

2 min read

It’s the start of the festive season, with under four weeks until Christmas - and that means it’s time to start thinking of some smart ideas for presents!

How we prepare for Australia's natural disaster season

Regional

by Campbell Simpson Posted December 6, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

3 min read

In our long history we’ve had many years of first-hand experience dealing with disasters, which helps up prepare for future events before they even happen.

Unveiling our first 5G device, after a year of network evolution

Network

by Channa Seneviratne Posted December 5, 2018

by Channa Seneviratne
Executive, Network Engineering

3 min read

In the last year we’ve made huge strides forward in 5G - the result of extensive testing and validation at our 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast.

Turning on 5G in Adelaide, Canberra and Perth

Play video ›

The future of tech on display at Telstra Vantage™ 2018

5:41

Play video ›

Life-saving technology brings home Telstra WA Business of the Year Award

0:06

Play video ›

Meet your new superphone: Samsung’s new Galaxy Note9 announced

2:24

Play video ›

Turning on 5G in Adelaide, Canberra and Perth

1:02

Making Australia’s first 5G to 5G video call

Network

by Nikos Katinakis Posted December 5, 2018

by Nikos Katinakis
Group Executive, Networks & IT

2 min read

We made the first commercial 5G video call at our 5G Innovation Centre last week, closely following our Australian-first live 5G connection.

Rewarding a rising star in Australian ballet

Entertainment

by Genelle Sharples Posted December 3, 2018

by Genelle Sharples
Principal, Media and Sponsorships

2 min read

Jade Wood, a senior artist with The Australian Ballet, has been selected as the winner of our annual Telstra Ballet Dancer Award for 2018.

Using AI to create great customer experiences

Telstra Careers

by Jarrod Cardy Posted December 3, 2018

by Jarrod Cardy
Senior Content and Social Specialist

1 min read

Artificial intelligence is helping us create great customer experiences that's responsive and adaptive to our customers' needs. Here's how.

What to stream this week on Telstra TV

Entertainment

by Ryan Dunn Posted November 30, 2018

by Ryan Dunn
from the Telstra TV team

19 min read

We’ve got something for everyone this week on Telstra TV. Whether you’re in the mood for an Aussie comedy, a gritty drama or the latest reality series,...

Our exclusive partnership with Arduino set to fuel the growth of IoT in Australia

IoT

by Håkan Eriksson Posted November 30, 2018

by Håkan Eriksson
Chief Technology Officer

3 min read

We're excited to announce that we have forged an exclusive telco partnership with Arduino. As part of the tie-up we will a IoT developer board in Australia.

The True Story of a killer identity thief

Cyber Security

by Darren Pauli Posted November 28, 2018

by Darren Pauli
Security Special Projects

5 min read

Mexico fell for Michael Finkel. The charismatic New York Times journalist, now raconteur, was on assignment covering Mayan mysticism in 2001.

Featured writers

View All Authors

Andrew Penn

CEO of Telstra

Håkan Eriksson

CTO of Telstra

Alex Badenoch

Transformation & People - Group Executive

Robyn Denholm

Chief Financial Officer & Head of Strategy

Giving you the choice to add the sports you love with the launch of Kayo

Entertainment

by Michael Ackland Posted November 27, 2018

by Michael Ackland
Acting Group Executive, Consumer & Small Business

2 min read

No matter what sports you’re into there’s an excellent chance Kayo has you covered -- from AFL and cricket to the World Surf League and Formula One.

It’s time for 4K cricket on Foxtel from Telstra

Telstra News

by Campbell Simpson Posted November 26, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

3 min read

Foxtel is now broadcasting summer cricket in 4K, with all men’s international matches and selected KFC BBL matches showing on a new dedicated 4K channel.

6 career tips from a global tech leader

Telstra Careers

by Katherine Boiciuc Posted November 26, 2018

by Katherine Boiciuc
Executive Operations

3 min read

A career is what you make of it, but with these six tips from one of our senior global leaders, you can take yours in the best direction for you.

Beat scammers, score deals, this Black Friday

Cyber Security

by Darren Pauli Posted November 23, 2018

by Darren Pauli
Security Special Projects

3 min read

Black Friday and its sister Cyber Monday have seeped into the Australian retail sector with many major retail outlets lining up cut-rate deals.

We’re a step closer to commercial 5G devices

Network

by Channa Seneviratne Posted November 21, 2018

by Channa Seneviratne
Executive, Network Engineering

2 min read

We’ve accomplished another milestone on our 5G roadmap, achieving Australia’s first live 5G connection using a commercial 5G chipset on our mobile network.

Understanding 5G and EME

Network

by Mike Wood Posted November 19, 2018

by Mike Wood
Principal, EME Strategy, Governance and Risk Management

3 min read

To help answer any questions about 5G and electromagnetic energy, we’ve created some new resources after extensive industry consultation and collaboration.

Whitepapers Reports

Enabling a brilliantly connected future

For more information,
download our Regional Australia's
Technology Future White Paper report.

Download Report

How our people are developing the future of IoT

Telstra Careers

by Jarrod Cardy Posted November 19, 2018

by Jarrod Cardy
Senior Content and Social Specialist

1 min read

In anticipation of over 50 million connected devices on our IoT network, this is how our people are going to make it happen.

Tips for staying safe online

Cyber Security

by Natasha Foster Posted November 19, 2018

by Natasha Foster
Head of Risk & Compliance, Consumer & Small Business

2 min read

We are constantly looking for ways to help our customers spot scammers and fraudulent activity in an increasingly connected world.

A multi-cloud mission: unlocking the benefits through software defined networking

Business and Enterprise

by Jim Fagan Posted November 16, 2018

by Jim Fagan
Director, Global Platforms

4 min read

Once being in the cloud was simply about flexibility and lower costs - now it is about finding the right cloud, for the right workload, at the right time.

Australia moves another step closer to driverless vehicles

Business and Enterprise

by Jamie Smith Posted November 14, 2018

by Jamie Smith
Principal, Smart Cities and Transport Growth

4 min read

To empower the development of cooperative and automated vehicle technologies in Australia, we are connecting over 500 vehicles for a feasibility study.