News

• Samsung targets enterprises and consumers with Galaxy S III

  By Hafizah Osman | 31 May, 2012 17:40

  Samsung Electronics is not only targeting the newly launched Galaxy S III at consumers but also enterprises, Samsung Australia vice-president of telecommunications, Tyler McGee, claimed.

• IN PICTURES: Samsung Galaxy S III launch

  By Hafizah Osman | 31 May, 2012 12:53

  Samsung has released its eagerly awaited Galaxy S III at a media event in Sydney. Hosted by Jessica Rowe, the event saw key presentations by Samsung Electronics Australia vice-president of telecommunications, Tyler McGee and Samsung Electronics South East Asia, Oceania and Taiwan president and CEO, Gregory Lee.

• Samsung confident in 3G Galaxy S III

  By Ross Catanzariti | 31 May, 2012 13:06

  Samsung's latest flagship Android phone won't be available in a 4G model for Australia, but the company says it is confident in the 3G version for now.

• ACCC gives $800 million Optus-NBN Co deal the thumbs up

  By Spandas Lui | 28 May, 2012 10:36

  The consumer watchdog proposes to authorise the deal for Optus to migrate its HFC network customers onto the NBN after weighing up the pros and cons.

• Optus shifts Cloud strategy into high gear

  By Spandas Lui | 24 May, 2012 15:07

  Optus Business is re-branding its Cloud product line-up and adding new offerings to capitalise on opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.

• Optus to sell water-resistant pre-paid phone

  By Ross Catanzariti | 18 May, 2012 11:51

  Optus will sell the Motorola Defy Mini in Australia, a dust-proof, water-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone.

• Optus wins $15 million satellite contract with NSW education department

  By Spandas Lui | 17 May, 2012 09:45

  Optus has nabbed a five-year contract with the NSW Department of Education and Communities for satellite services to improve remote students’ distance learning.

• Vodafone to slow Optus and Telstra gravy train: Ovum

  By Spandas Lui | 11 May, 2012 15:59

  Telstra and Optus have made a killing off the misfortunes of Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) but the beleaguered telco may be able to put an end to that very soon, according to Ovum.

• Optus TV Now case may reach High Court

  By Spandas Lui | 10 May, 2012 13:29

  The legal battle between Optus and the two major football codes, along with Telstra, over the Optus TV Now recording service may end up in the High Court.

• Optus Q4 revenue down, blames mobile termination rate cuts

  By Spandas Lui | 10 May, 2012 11:04

  Optus has reported a 1.1 per cent decline in operating revenue in its fourth quarter amid tougher competition and the recent compulsory reduction of mobile termination rates.

• Optus continues post-paid growth momentum

  By Hafizah Osman | 09 May, 2012 16:10

  Telco service provider, Optus, is continuing its post-paid growth momentum with net additions of 82,000 this quarter.

• To ISPs: Expand in business segment or die in consumer space

  By Spandas Lui | 04 May, 2012 14:45

  ISPs need to target the business and mobile segment as the fixed-line consumer category becomes increasingly less profitable, according to Ovum research director and telco analyst, David Kennedy.

• Optus and Vodafone strengthen shared network agreement

  By Spandas Lui | 03 May, 2012 12:11

  Optus and Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) have fortified their existing network partnership by agreeing to share even more mobile sites.

• Optus job cuts may affect services: Union

  By AAP | 03 May, 2012 07:37

  Plans to slash 750 jobs at Optus will result in poorer customer service and could lead to jobs being sent offshore, the communications union has warned.

• Optus cuts 750 jobs in restructure

  By Spandas Lui | 02 May, 2012 11:18

  Most of the roles to be made redundant will be in senior and middle management as well as operations, back office, and support divisions.