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         An Internet World First for Telstra Big Pond and Motorola 
                             27 February 1997 
                                      
     Telstra Big Pond Internet customers will be among the first in the
     world to gain access to 56Kbps modem technology with the launch of
         Motorolas new generation of ModemSURFR high speed modems.
                                      
    Australia has been selected for the world first launch of Motorolas
   new range of 56Kbps modems, which are designed to greatly increase the
                    download speeds for Internet users.
                                      
    Telstra Big Pond, Motorola, Polaroid and Ascend jointly launched the
                         new modem in Sydney today.
                                      
    Mr Tony Richardson, Business Development Manager, Telstra Big Pond,
   said Motorola chose Australia and Telstra for the worldwide launch in
     recognition of this countrys position at the forefront of the fast
                     expanding global Internet market.
                                      
    "The launch of the 56Kbps modem is another step in the evolution of
    the Internet in this country. Our support for Motorolas 56Kpbs modem
    demonstrates our commitment to maintaining technological leadership
            and improving customer service," Mr Richardson said.
                                      
   Mr Richardson said Telstra Big Pond planned to release 56Kbps Internet
   access capability initially to small and medium business customers by
   the middle of the year, with the residential market to follow later in
                                 the year.
                                      
     "Telstra is making continual improvements to its range of Big Pond
    products and services, underlining its commitment to the development
     and growth of the Internet in this country, for the benefit of all
                     Australians," Mr Richardson said.
                                      
        "Faster dialup speeds will be a major factor in the on-going
   development of the Internet. Currently, it is estimated that there are
        tens of thousands of new users coming on line each month in
                            Australia," he said.
                                      
     "Telstra broke new ground last November with the launch of the Big
      Pond. The service has been hugely successful in demystifying the
                        Internet for new customers.
                                      
    "Our aim was to create a product that drew all of Telstras Internet
      services under one brand, and simplified access and use. We have
   achieved that and continue to experience strong growth," Mr Richardson
                                   said.
                                      
                           Further information: 
                                      
                                Mark Devine
                              03 9634 2035 or
                                0417 238475
                                      
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