Telstra will cut its data and AI provider list down to just two as part of a proposed joint venture with Accenture which will also see 726 jobs migrate to the JV.
Telstra has announced a major commitment to boost digital infrastructure in the state's Pilbara region as part of a bigger plan that could cost up to $1.6 billion.
TPG and Telstra will appeal after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission declined to approve their proposed $1.8 billion network-sharing deal.
Telstra has frozen its job cutting program for six months, suspended late payment fees and disconnections, and has invited stood-down Qantas employees to apply for 1,000 temporary jobs to help virus-proof the economy.