pual budde september 2005 australian telecoms moving into 2006 continuing strong growth despite some reports that might indicate otherwise the industry is in good shape i would say perhaps its best form since 2000 revenues are increasing by 5 and a conservative forecast for 4 1 over last five years average has been 6 well above most of our western trading partners services market operator year ends june telstra optus fixed sps mobile data total millions 2004 19 280 675 690 2 715 910 30 270 e 20 090 930 800 3 140 960 31 920 530 7 230 560 030 33 260 source buddecomm overview statistics report at wholesale value international performer s profits world famous no other similar incumbent telco even comes close to consistent financial performance on competition we see competitors now have 45 retail 35 share values this certainly not bad achievement seen
