21st April - 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.

Inset shows the single standalone ATM-Payphone kiosk but this is not the mobile version.

"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
Avalon Air Show (Avalon) - March 2009
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