Telstra partners Australian Gov’t to acquire Digicel Pacific for $1.6bn

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Telstra partnered with the Australian Government to acquire the Digicel business in the South Pacific region for US$1.6 billion. Moreover, an additional US$250 million to be paid subject to business performance over the next three years. The Digicel business will be owned and operated by Telstra. Telstra is contributing US$270 million of equity…