Australian telecommunications giant Telstra, with backing from the federal government, will finalise its purchase of major Pacific mobile network provider Digicel Pacific.
In October 2021, the previous Morrison government launched the bid to keep out potential Chinese suitors from gaining control over Digicel’s data network—the largest in the Pacific region.
Current Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the transaction reflected Australia’s commitment to building a “stronger Pacific family” through investment in its infrastructure.
“Telecommunications and digital access are critical to sustainable economic growth and development outcomes into the future,” she said in a statement.
Telstra CEO Andy Penn said the company would come under the Telstra International brand….