Telstra, TPG deal risks $55b of productivity, Optus warns - The Australian Financial Review

The No. 2 telco, which is in danger of having its position overrun by TPG, argued the agreement would also push it to a “tipping point” on regional investment.

Optus said the deal would mean material adverse impacts to the Australian economy if approved. It cited a PwC report that said less competition in 5G services may limit economic productivity by $55 b… [+2271 chars]

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