Podcasts
The nowwearetalking podcasts are another way you can stay up to date with current issues and events surrounding Telstra and public policy issues.
Dr Tony Warren on Telstra's NBN regulatory submission
25 June 2008
Telstra's head of Regulatory Dr Tony Warren says Telstra's regulatory submission as part of the NBN process clearly demonstrates that structural separation of Telstra will not work and that Telstra has been supported in this view by five leading world experts.
In a podcast interview with nowwearetalking Chief Editor, Jeremy Mitchell, Dr Warren says there needs to be regulatory certainty if the NBN is to work both for the successful bidder and those who will ultimately be wholesale customers.
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New Telstra Networks & Services units makes good sense
29 April 2008
The creation the new Telstra Networks & Services business unit, incorporating the technology, network build and service delivery elements, makes a lot of good sense according to group managing director, Michael Rocca.
In this podcast Mr Rocca explains why now is the right time for such a radical change in Telstra’s operations arm and what this means from a customer and company perspective.
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Telstra CTO presents at international CTIA Wireless Event
11 April 2008
Telstra’s Chief Technology Officer, Dr Hugh Bradlow, unveiled Telstra’s forward thinking technology strategy to an international audience at the prestigious CTIA Wireless Event in Las Vegas held from 1-3 April 2008.
Hugh explained how Telstra will satisfy growing customer appetite for high speed mobile and data services, as well as outlining Telstra’s alternative to Fixed Mobile Convergence... More
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Time to put up or shut up on FTTN
31 March 2008
Telstra's head of Regulatory Dr Tony Warren says Telstra wants the Government to impose an application fee and bonds on potential bidders for the FTTN tender, and set out other quantifiable benchmark criteria for the required technical and financial capabilities of the proponents.
In an podcast interview with nowwearetalking Chief Editor, Jeremy Mitchell, Dr Warren says those companies selected for the short list should lodge a $100 million negotiation bond, which would be refundable if they were unsuccessful or withdrew... More
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Telstra's trip to the future of health
20 March 2008
Telstra has been the buzz of Australia's health community this week after giving Australia's peak medicos a preview of the shape of networked health in the 21st Century.
Latest technology from around the world went on display in the Telstra Experience Centre in Sydney as part of the Telstra Business Health launch.
Technology partner Alcatel Lucent flew in a team from France to show off its up and coming new products including 21st century stethoscopes and blood pressure readers - allowing doctors to more accurately check and analyse vital symptoms, graphically project readings on charts and get a second opinion from specialists anywhere in the world.
Telstra Business GMD, Deena Shiff, was interviewed on Charles Wooley's Across Australia programme about the products and how they will benefit the Australian community.
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Telstra media briefing on High Court decision
6 March 2008
Telstra’s Group General Counsel, Mr Will Irving, talks to the media in a phone hook-up concerning the High Court decision.
In this special podcast for nowwearetalking you can listen to Will’s statement as well as the question and answer session with the media.
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National Security is no laughing matter
3 March 2008
Telstra's head of Regulatory Dr Tony Warren hits back at David Forman from the Competitors Carriers Coalition who described as laughable national security concerns over the handing of Australia’s communication network information.
Dr Warren talks to nowwearetalking Editor Jeremy Mitchell about Telstra’s views on the request by the Minister to hand over the physical network information to the government. He also talks about the concerns being raised by Telstra and other Telecom infrastructure owners as well as security experts about the possible security implications for Australia.
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Fair access to Telstra exchanges for all Telco providers
14 February 2008
Kate McKenzie, Group Managing Director of Telstra Wholesale, talks about the fair and equitable processes Telstra has in place for other telecommunication providers accessing Telstra exchanges and dispels some of the untruths being peddled by some providers.
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Will Irving talks about the roll-out of ADSL2+
8 February 2008
Telstra's Group General Counsel, Will Irving, talks to nowwearetalking's Political Editor, Jeremy Mitchell about Telstra's announcement to roll-out the ADSL2+ high-speed network and what changes have taken place in regulatory terms that have enabled Telstra to commit to this investment.
Will also discusses some recent comments made by the Former Minister for Communications, Senator Helen Coonan.
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Gary Goldsworthy on the closure of the CDMA network
7 February 2008
Telstra Country Wide Director, Gary Goldsworthy, talks about the decision to postpone the closure of the CDMA network and what Telstra will to do to satisfy the Minister that the CDMA network can be turned off by 28 April 2008.
Gary also discusses the various programs Telstra has already initiated to make it easier for customers to migrate from the old CDMA network.
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Peter Waters talks about the major problems with the G9 scheme
28 August 2007
Lawyer Peter Waters is internationally recognised as a leading expert on telecommunication policy and has advised several European governments, the Canadian government and has worked extensively in the USA and Asia.
Telstra has released a detailed submission to the ACCC outlining major problems with the G9 scheme. Mr Waters worked with Telstra on its submission and says G9 poses a great risk to Australia.
Peter Waters talks to nowwearetalking's political editor Jeremy Mitchell about the G9 scheme and what it would mean for Australia if it was ever built.
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Dr Tony Warren on how regulation policy stifles infrastructure investment
17 August 2007
Telstra's head of Regulatory Dr Tony Warren gives a behind the scenes look into Telstra regulatory war with the ACCC to nowwearetalking's Political Editor Jeremy Mitchell.
Dr Warren talks about the current state of regulation in Australia and the effect it is having on infrastructure investment not only by Telstra but also other telecommunication carriers.
Dr Warren says one of Telstra's biggest competitors finds it cheaper to use Telstra's lines rather then their own rolled out equipment.
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