Telstra delivers wireless mobile ATMs for major events

More convenient banking for people attending major outdoor events has been made possible by a new initiative between Telstra and the National Australia Bank (NAB). This initiative has allowed the rapid deployment of ATMs into temporary locations without the need for connecting to physical communication lines.

NAB has leveraged their investment in new ATMs by connecting to the power of the Telstra's Next G™ network. These ATMs will be deployed at major motor sports and cultural events across Australia to provide convenient access to cash for the public.

Group Managing Director, Telstra Enterprise and Government, Mr David Thodey, said Telstra's Next G™ network has been designed to provide companies with a wide range of seamless mobile connectivity solutions that offer reliability and flexibility - and this is now being taken advantage of by the financial services industry.

"It's great to work with an innovative bank like NAB to harness the power of the Next G™ network. This innovation has enabled the rapid deployment of ATMs into temporary locations saving time and money as well as eliminating the need for temporary lines."

"The new ATMs powered by the Next G™ network were launched at Melbourne's recent International Flower Show and this follows a successful pilot at the Formula One Grand Prix that received very high customer uptake," Mr Thodey said.

Telstra will work with NAB to have the Next G™ network powered ATMs available at the following events:

• Royal Melbourne Show (Flemington) - September 2008
• Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 - October 2008
• Gold Coast Indy - October 2008
• Moto GP (Phillip Island) - February 2009