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TELSTRA
In 1995, Telecom became Telstra overnight. A bold, future-focused identity redefining Australia’s largest telco, signalling innovation, confidence and connection in a newly competitive, deregulated market.
STRATEGY
IDENTITY
SIGNAGE
IMPACT
99.7%
Australian population network reaches
$55B
Market capitalisation
STRATEGY
Telecom Australia needed an overnight transformation from government utility to competitive, agile national brand amid deregulation, new technologies and rising expectations. A simple, future-facing identity could carry trust forward while signalling ambition, modernity and confidence to an increasingly competitive market.
SOLUTION
Telstra. The name is short, sharp and Australian. Paired with a bold brand mark and flexible identity system expressing connection, innovation, performance and reliability, across every touchpoint.
VALUE
Trust and pride transferred instantly; the new identity redefined national perception, becoming shorthand for progress and Australia’s communications future.