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telstra.annual.review. 2000
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    telstra.annual.review. 2000 Think of the potential... Making life easierâ„¢

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    ..., you can access both the Annual Report and the Annual Review through the Internet at http://www.telstra.com.au/investor/ Nothing in this Annual Review is or should be taken to be an invitation or application or offer to subscribe for or buy securities in Telstra. Telstra Corporation Limited ABN 33...

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    Make a call. View an image. Access data. Share an idea. At home. In the car. Across town and country. Around the world. band will deliver. This year's Annual Review is focused on faster services, newer technologies and greater convenience. Any device. Any access. Any service. And the potential that...

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    Financial Highlights Strong earnings creating shareholder value. The strong performance of the company in the past 12 months is reflected in the following: • Earnings per share... per share Normal dividends per share Special dividend Return on average assets Number of full-time employees 2000 ...

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    ...information services, such as GPRS (higher speed packet data), SMS (short messaging service) and WAP (internet related applications) on GSM • Extend our new CDMA network to provide additional digital coverage, particularly in rural and regional Australia, and to complement our GSM network in urban...

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    ... Call Waiting, Call Return Call Forward, Call Manager Telecard™, Phoneaway® Information Services, Freecall™ 1800 Priority® One 3, Yellow Pages® directory (printed) White Pages® directory (printed), 0018 Easy 1/2 hours® International Direct®, Facsimile Qantas Telstra Visa Card/Telstra Visa...

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    ... We have implemented a number of strategic initiatives - a new organisational structure, new networks, new products, new businesses, new partnerships and alliances, new customers and new ways to serve them. < open for detailed information about Telstra Return on average shareholder equity (before...

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    ...structure to support speed to market of products and services and at the same time eliminated duplicated activities in business units. Broadbanding Australia for Data and Internet Growth. Broadband is the next exciting wave of technological innovation and it's all about superfast internet access. In...

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    ..., share prices etc. that can be accessed using a WAP phone, and we will soon be rolling out a high speed service to give customers instant access to the internet over a mobile phone. This will be the first step towards the ultimate goal of 'online all the time'. There are other data applications...

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    ACCESS SERVICE 150,000 broadband connections over 12-18 months > 1,000,000 in 5 years International/Pan-Asian Growth. We also see real opportunities to leverage our strengths and expand into global markets, particularly the Asia Pacific region and primarily in mobiles/ wireless and internet/data...

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    ... service, speed to market and cost reduction, we intend to sell our wholly owned construction subsidiary, Network Design and Construction Limited. Closing remarks. Throughout the year, but particularly at the end of the financial year, shareholders judge the performance of the Board and management...

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    ... information in a way customers think about our services in voice, wireless, data/internet and networks. e Ted Pretty BA LLB (Hons) Telstra Retail Prior to joining Telstra, Mr Pretty was a director of Optus Communications and an adviser to BellSouth Corporation.Mr Pretty was previously a partner...

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    ..., and carriage service providers. Employee Relations manages personnel, organisation effectiveness, health and safety, remuneration, training and leadership development programs. Telstra OnAir is responsible for our mobile and wireless networks and associated systems within Australia,as well as...

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    ... customer demand >> Opening Australia's 'Little Black Book' - it's as easy as 12 452. Easy Info is a new contact information service (launched February 2000), providing cost-effective and comprehensive information. It includes street addresses, fixed phone numbers, postcodes,time zones,area codes...

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    ... Growth indicators (approximate): 2000 1999 % change Local Calls (number of calls) National Long Distance Minutes International Outgoing Minutes International Incoming Minutes Easycall Call Waiting (per cent penetration) 11,346,000,000 12,513,000,000 893,000,000 1,033,000,000 56% 11,190,000...

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    ... in shop fitting costs. The new Licensed Store Program, launched in December 1999, which allows independent operators to leverage off the successful Telstra Shop® Network, now has 14 Telstra licensed stores. phone short messages weekly ➞ The new Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) mobile phone...

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    ... sites, including e-mail, Inspirit, TV guide, Blackjack and the Surf n' Ski report. Telstra was first to market with wishlist.com, Surf n' Ski reports, wireless games, WAP banking, and online share trading. New applications and content are continually being developed. For example, a Mobile EFTPOS...

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    ... future of this high potential market data Dial Telstra's new ISP Help Line or click on the Net. Telstra has established a one-stop sales and service help line and a web site for Australian Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The Telstra ISP Sales and Services Centre is staffed by a national team of...

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    ... an online communications hub for individuals, who can personalise the site to become 'your dot com™'. >> Some exciting new developments include WebNotes™ where, from your computer, you can send a short message service to any Telstra MobileNet® mobile phone; faster download of the home page...

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    ... the CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) network in January. CDMA's first international roaming service was also made available in time for the Olympic Games. There are now nearly 50 licensed operators in Australia. Those operators can access Telstra's network facilities and as customers of Telstra...

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    works with a presence in 19 countries Growth indicators (approximate): 2000 1999 % change Basic access lines Residential Business Total retail customers Domestic wholesale Total basic access lines in service ISDN access lines (equivalents) 6,510,000 2,360,000 8,870,000 1,170,000 10,040,000 1,...

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    ... access to the majority of Australians. ADSL indicative urban and major rural centres, including HFC areas HFC existing cable modem service 2 million homes Satellite elsewhere âžž Broadband internet with ADSL technology is provided over your standard telephone line. Currently, a standard phone...

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    banding Australia Broadband is not just the future of the internet, it's the future of all communications. Telstra is committed to bringing broadband technology within reach of all Australians. 21

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    ... cable investments;satellite,gateway and network infrastructure PoPs (points of presence); and solid IP/bandwidth and traffic volumes. Pan-Asian Business Structure 2000 Telstra 22 50/50 three joint ventures 40/60 50/50 IP Backbone Company Wireless Company Internet Data Centre Company number...

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    ...'s mobiles business of which Telstra will be a major shareholder. Telstra has a wealth of skills and experience to offer this venture gained through operating Australia's leading mobiles network. >> The third component of Telstra's new alliance with PCCW - an internet data centres greenfields...

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    ...This year the company formed the Telstra Country Wide business unit. In addition to this structural support,Telstra has developed rural traineeships to encourage young people to join the industry, and live and work in their local community. Trainees are currently employed in Alice Springs, Katherine...

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    ... of Telstra's national waste management system. An energy management program is also underway to maximise the efficiency of energy use and minimise greenhouse gas emissions, enabling Telstra to actively contribute to Australia's targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Telstra's telecommunication...

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    .... Chairman, Port of Brisbane Corporation; Director, David Jones Ltd, GPT Management Ltd, RP Data Ltd, Brisbane Airport Corporation Ltd, Queensland Treasury Corporation, City of Brisbane Arts and Environment Ltd and Foundation for Development Cooperation Ltd; Councillor, National Competition Council...

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    ...Ramsay Health Care Ltd and Carlton Investments Ltd. Director since October 1996. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Santos Ltd (due to retire 30 September 2000); Chairman of the Board of the Art Gallery of South Australia; Director, Santos Group Companies, Commonwealth Bank of Australia...

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    ...address Questions relating to your shareholding, including share transfer, dividends or changing your mailing address, should be directed to the Telstra Share Registrar on FREECALLâ„¢ 1800 06 06 08* or visit their website at www.registrars.aprl.com.au Removal from the Annual Report and Annual Review...

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    ....com.au/investor/ as downloadable files. Products mentioned in the report For more information about any of the products mentioned in this report, contact our customer service centre on 132 000. When do I have to make the final payment on my T2 Instalment Receipts?✝ The Telstra Instalment Receipts...

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    ...online: Step 1: Go to http://www.registrars.perpetual.com.au/scripts/iws.dll to access the registration area allocated to register your request to no longer receive the Annual Review and Half-year Report in hard copy. Step 2: Go to Telstra Investor Relations at www.telstra.com.au/investor/ to access...

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    ... products and services. Features of the Interactive Telstra Annual Review 2000 • easy navigation - a help tool has been developed providing instructions to help you through the site • key facts - detailed information about Telstra's performance • more financial information - the interactive...

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    ... of 8.9% Investor Information cont. Five year financial summary: 2000 A$m Sales revenue Operating ...Dividend Total Assets Gross Debt Net Debt Shareholders' equity Operating cashflow Cash used in investing Cash used in financing Net movement Capital expenditure and investments Financial Ratios Return...

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    ...Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia 231 Elizabeth Street Sydney New South Wales 2000 Australia Investor Relations Unit Level 36, 242 Exhibition Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia Wayne Treeby General Manager The Telstra Share Registrar ASX Perpetual Registrars Limited PO Box 14300 MELBOURNE CITY...

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    Everyone, everywhere, needs to communicate, everyday. ™ Making life easier™ © Telstra Corporation Limited (ABN 33 051 775 556) 2000. ™Trade mark of Telstra Corporation Limited. ®Registered trade mark of Telstra Corporation Limited.