The plans are one of a number that Russell has foreshadowed will be released in the next few weeks as part of an overhaul of the company. Optus is attempting to become more customer centric, and is moving away from revenue streams that come from penalising the customer for overusing th...
"The mini device is a great alternative, because it works on any fixed internet service in Australia and gives fans access to the Premier League live and on demand via the big screen." Optus is set to announce satellite plans in July for those living in regions where fixed broadband is no...
In the company's results released on Thursday, strong growth in post-paid handsetswas partially offsetby a continued decline in mobile broadband. Lew said this was reflective of the company's decision to bundle in multiple devices under the one mobile plan. "A lot of the decline in mobile b...
Optus' deal with SBS will see the broadcaster show one match per EPL round live over the next three seasons, with Optus in return receiving a sub-licence to broadcast the 2018 FIFA World Cup over TV and mobile devices. "As the only telco in Australia to own and operate network infrastruct...
"1800MHz spectrum is already used extensively in Australia's major cities, mainly to provide 4G telecommunications. With previously unallocated 1800MHz spectrum in regional areas now in the hands of mobile broadband service providers, the auction should enable improvements to the availability and perform...
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It also plans to boost its 4G network in regional and remote areas through its1800MHz spectrum auction win, having spent AU$196 million on the high-band spectrum. "When combined with our existing assets, this additional spectrum allows Optus to support Australia's growing demand for data servic...
The Premier League deal is a timely triumph for Optus, which has been facing increasing competition on both mobile and fixed-line fronts, with M2 Group announcing plans in September to merge with fibre infrastructure companyVocus Communicationsto form the fourth-largest telco in Australia, and Vodaf...
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Telstra, meanwhile, purchased the broadcast rights for theAustralian netball leaguefor the next five years, with plans to live stream every game across mobile devices, as well as two games each week on its video-streaming device the Telstra TV and two on the Nine Network. It also holds the...