City of Sydney steps up war over Telstra payphone advertising

April 9, 2019 2:59

Local councils are to step up their campaign to stop Telstra’s roll out of large screen advertising displays, with the City of Sydney on Monday night resolving to lobby politicians and regulators over the telco’s plans.

The move follows the City of Melbourne last month resolving to challenge Telstra’s right to circumvent local planning roles over the size and impact of JC Decaux-owned digital panels in the city centre.

An example of the large format JC Decaux Telstra payphone units in Perth’s Hay Street Mall

At a council meeting last night, City of Sydney councillors called on Lord Mayor Clover Moore to seek support from various politicians and regulators for their view that Telstra’s plans are not exempt from council control.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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