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Telstra holds upper hand in TPG network deal

Submissions to the ACCC’s inquiry into the Telstra-TPG network-sharing deal in rural areas have raised concerns about Telstra expanding its already dominant position in mobiles.

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An objective observer reading the 93 submissions relating to the proposed merger authorisation of Telstra’s network-sharing deal in regional Australia with TPG Telecom could easily conclude it is a good deal for the battlers in the bush.

Councils in regional areas, small businesses and industry associations have backed the Telstra-TPG joint venture, which is opposed by Optus and government-owned wholesale broadband provider NBN Co.

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Tony Boyd is the former Chanticleer columnist. He has more than 35 years' experience as a finance journalist. Connect with Tony on Twitter. Email Tony at tony.boyd@afr.com

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