July 2022

Telstra Corporation Limited (Telstra) and TPG Telecom Limited (TPG) have entered into a series of interrelated agreements that together provide for a Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) commercial arrangement in an area of approximately 1.5 million square km, covering 17.4% of the Australian population (the 17% Regional Coverage Zone).

Aetha Consulting has been retained by Telstra’s solicitors, Gilbert + Tobin, as an independent expert in relation to the application by Telstra and TPG to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for merger authorisation under section 88(5) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA).