Telstra should cut charge for other telcos to access network, says watchdog

ACCC says falling number of customers using Telstra network, as it is replaced by NBN, should not be hit with sizeable cost of maintaining it

The competition watchdog has recommended that Telstra should cut the price it charges other telcos to access its copper wire network, which is likely to lead to lower phone and internet bills for consumers.

Many of Telstra's phone and internet rivals pay the telco giant to provide phone and broadband services via the Telstra network.