Telstra will spend $800 million to boost mobile coverage and increase internet speeds across its network over the next four years as it prepares for intense competition from Optus and TPG Telecom.
The telecommunications giant told investors on Thursday it would also buy back $750 million in shares this year and reported a 6.5 per cent rise in interim net profits to $1.03 billion, sending shares higher.
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