[AusNOG] Telstra's Texan Teaser - Tin Foil Stetsun anyone?

[Peter Tonoli]

I received the response "The info we have is that it's a network intelligence tool, logging newly recognised content only, not individual access. Steve" <https://twitter.com/Telstra/statuses/217249787374874624> from Telstra.

Which seems to somewhat contradict the story below. I've asked a follow up question of whether or not this system is documented somewhere public.

Peter


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> “Through a 40~ odd minute phone call, I was able to speak to a chap in `Level 2 Technical Support`, who has confirmed for me that it is a part of Telstra's core system, where they track the websites you have visited for bill reporting purposes. “
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> This seems plausible – keeping histories for billing queries/disputes is reasonable and is probably a mandatory TIO/ACMA requirement. With very high charges once a data plan is exceeded, Telstra does need to be able to verify that the data charges are valid and a history can well help resolve billing disputes.
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