What Is Telstra
Telstra is Australia’s largest telecommunications company, providing phone, mobile, and internet services to millions of people across the country. With a long history that stretches back over a century, Telstra has grown from being Australia’s national phone provider into a modern communications leader.
Today, Telstra delivers mobile coverage to more places than any other network in Australia and offers a wide range of internet and technology services for homes and businesses. The company also plays a key role in connecting communities, supporting new technologies, and helping Australians stay connected wherever they are.
In short, Telstra is the nation’s biggest and most established provider, giving Australians reliable ways to call, connect, and get online.
The History of Telstra
Telstra’s story goes back more than 100 years, starting with Australia’s national postal and telecommunications service.
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1901 – When the Commonwealth of Australia was formed, the Postmaster-General’s Department (PMG) was created to manage postal, telegraph, and telephone services across the nation.
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1975 – The PMG was split into two: Australia Post and Telecom Australia, with Telecom responsible for telecommunications.
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1993 – Telecom Australia officially became Telstra Corporation Limited, adopting the name Australians already used as shorthand.
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1990s–2000s – Telstra was progressively privatised, moving from a government-owned utility to a fully public company.
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2000s onward – Telstra expanded into mobiles, internet, and global services, becoming Australia’s largest provider of communications.
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Today – Telstra continues to lead in mobile network coverage, 5G rollout, and digital connectivity, playing a central role in Australia’s technology future.
From its beginnings as a government-run service to becoming a modern telecommunications leader, Telstra has been at the centre of how Australians connect, communicate, and access information.
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