Observed Signal · Oct 7, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: PR Newswire: Technology News · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Telstra launches Perth-Sydney Aura Network route
Telstra has activated the Perth-Sydney route of its Aura Network, a next-generation intercity dark fibre network, strengthening Australia's east-west digital corridor. This new route connects Western Australia's major hubs to eastern states and international subsea cables, providing high-capacity connectivity and resilience for cloud, AI, and data centre providers. The Aura Network, part of Telstra's $1.8 billion digital infrastructure investment, now spans 9,000km of a planned 14,000km, offering up to 35 times more fibre capacity per path than conventional routes. Microsoft and Google have already secured capacity on the network. The launch is supported by Oxford Economics research projecting Western Australia's digital economy could grow from $16.8 billion in FY25 to $89.1 billion by FY40 under accelerated digital adoption.
The launch of Telstra's Perth-Sydney Aura Network route strengthens Australia's digital infrastructure, essential for cloud, AI, and data center growth, which underpins the AdTech ecosystem's need for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Telstra launches Perth-Sydney route of its Aura Network.
- The Aura Network now spans 9,000km of a planned 14,000km.
- Route offers up to 35 times more fibre capacity per path than conventional routes.
- Microsoft and Google have secured capacity on the Aura Network.
- Oxford Economics projects WA's digital economy to grow from $16.8B (FY25) to $89.1B (FY40).
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