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.
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
