optus in pictures

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  IN PICTURES: Kickstart-ing 2013 with a boogie
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  In pictures: Optus Apple iPhone 4S launch
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  IN PICTURES: Inside the Optus Satellite Earth Station in Belrose
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  IN PICTURES: CeBIT 2011, Day 1 - opening salvos/keynotes

• Optus reveals Australia's first multi-band 4G network

  By Julia Talevski | 20 May, 2013 10:46

  SingTel subsidiary, Optus, has revealed plans to launch the country’s first multi-band TD/FD- LTE 4G network.

• Optus suffers 7.5pc slump in FY net profit

  By AAP | 15 May, 2013 10:11

  Australia's second-biggest telco, Optus, has suffered a 7.5 per cent slump in net profit for the year to March 31.

• Optus adds new broadband and voice plans

  By Hafizah Osman | 13 May, 2013 10:28

  Optus has unveiled a new range of fixed line broadband and voice plans

• Social and mobile a priority for businesses, but so are traditional outlets: Optus

  By Patrick Budmar | 08 May, 2013 16:56

  There is a lot of industry chatter about using digital means in engaging with customers, but Optus has found that bricks and mortar and call centres are still prevalent in Australia.

• TPG - Australia's fourth largest mobile operator?

  By Julia Talevski | 07 May, 2013 14:17

  It wouldn’t be an unrealistic achievement if TPG wants to become the country’s fourth largest mobile network operator (MNO) after its surprise participation in the 4G spectrum auction, according to analyst firm, Ovum.

• Telstra, Optus and TPG successful bidders in digital dividend auction

  By Julia Talevski | 07 May, 2013 10:34

  Telstra, Optus and TPG have secured wireless spectrum in the digital dividend auction, collectively forking out just under $2 billion, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed.

• UPDATED: Optus network outage causes disruptions in Sydney

  By Nermin Bajric | 30 April, 2013 12:39

  Optus' Sydney-based customers experienced lengthy network outages this morning due to a network failure on the telecommunications provider's end.

• Optus strengthens ties with NextDC

  By Jennifer O'Brien | 29 April, 2013 14:28

  Optus has inked a deal with datacentre provider, NextDC, in a bid to offer customers a full suite of enterprise Cloud, datacentre and IP network services from any NextDC datacentre across the country.

• PROFILE: Working towards global ICT

  By Patrick Budmar | 28 July, 2011 10:27

  While Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) has been in the Australian market for several years, the company has recently found itself in the spotlight following a series of high profile acquisitions. ARN spoke to NTT’s Australian managing director and CEO, Yoshimasa Hashimoto, about its local plans.<

• ISP Q&A: TransACT's Ivan Slavich on networks, the NBN and more

  By Spandas Lui | 24 June, 2011 21:45

  The Federal Government’s $36 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) aspires to be an open-access network which will eventually level the playing-field in the broadband market for ISPs nationwide.

  But one company already has its own open-access network, albeit on a smaller scale.

  TransACT began its life in the 2000 and has strong ties with the main utility services supplier in ACT, ActewAGL. Its origins stemmed from the fact Telstra and Optus left Canberra out of their HFC broadband network footprint.

• HTC One vs. Sony Xperia Z: Head-to-head

  By Ross Catanzariti | 04 March, 2013 14:31

  If you're currently in the market for an Android phone, both the HTC One and the Sony Xperia Z should be at the top of your shopping list. Both are set to hit the Australian market shortly, but which one is right for you?

• iPhone 4S Australian buying guide

  By Ross Catanzariti | 10 October, 2011 15:39

  Technology giant Apple recently unveiled the company's latest iPhone -- the iPhone 4S. Featuring an identical physical design to the previous iPhone 4, the iPhone 4S (like the iPhone 3GS before it) is betting on faster performance, a better camera and a new voice recognition service to win over consumers.

• ANZ to Spend $500m on Managed Network and Services

  By Tim Lohman | 05 May, 2009 10:04

  Singtel-owned telco Optus is provide telecommunications and managed networks service to the ANZ bank under a new $500 million, five year contract.