Telstra Next G(tm) mobiles to show Olympics live

Telstra and the Seven Media Group today announced a Partnership which will see Telstra become one of the four Partners of the Beijing Olympics, across Seven, SBS and Yahoo!7.

BigPond Group Managing Director, Mr Justin Milne, also announced the Seven Network's Olympic coverage will be streamed live to Telstra Next G™ mobile customers.

"BigPond is delighted to be at the cutting edge with live Olympics coverage.

"BigPond Sport's Next G™ mobile coverage will let you cheer on the Aussies from the bus stop, in a cab, while you are shopping or having lunch in the park," Mr Milne said.

"Telstra's Next G™ network is Australia's largest and fastest national mobile network and it covers 99 per cent of the Australian population. This multi-million dollar deal with the Seven Network and Yahoo!7 will mean more Australians have access to live Games coverage," Mr Milne said.

Seven Media Group CEO, Mr David Leckie said: "We are pleased to be working closely with BigPond to ensure even more Australians have access to our coverage of the Beijing Olympics."

"Our Beijing coverage is our biggest undertaking since the Sydney 2000 Games and having it streamed on Telstra Next G mobiles adds an entirely new dimension. Now Australians can watch the Olympics on multiple platforms - on television on Seven and SBS, online on Yahoo!7 and on mobiles on Telstra's Next G™ network," Mr Leckie said..

Pricing for access to the Olympics coverage on Telstra Next G™ mobiles will be announced soon.

Bringing live coverage of the Beijing Olympics on Next G™ mobiles, is just the latest addition to Telstra's commitment to Australia's Olympic involvement.

Telstra is a committed sponsor of the Australian Olympic Team and the Australian Swimming Team and will again be offering fans the chance to spur on their favourite Aussie athletes through Telstra HeroMessage®. Telstra also is a telecommunications advisor to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games