Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2022
Optus appoints Gladys Berejiklian to a newly created managing director role
Optus announced Gladys Berejiklian’s appointment to the newly created role of Managing Director, Enterprise, Business and Institutional. The announcement said she would join Optus on 28 February 2022.
2022
Optus partners with Officeworks on a telco offer
Optus partnered with Officeworks to launch an exclusive telco offer giving customers the chance to save up to $500 on phone and SIM bundles with the Optus Bundle Bonus.
2021
Optus and Likewize agree on a 15-year device-plan supply partnership
Optus and Likewize agreed to a strategic partnership under which Likewize would have the exclusive right for 15 years to supply Optus customers with device replacement and upgrade plans.
2021
Optus agrees to sell Optus Insurance Services to Likewize
Optus entered into an agreement to sell all shares in its subsidiary Optus Insurance Services to Likewize. The transaction was expected to complete in the second quarter of 2022, subject to regulatory approval.
2021
Optus partners with Emotive and Chaz Mostert
Optus partnered with creative agency Emotive and Bathurst winner Chaz Mostert to demonstrate the potential of the Optus 5G Network.
2021
Optus receives Google Cloud customer award
Optus announced that it had received a Google Cloud Communication and Service Providers Customer Award, recognizing its work on technology solutions and customer service.
2021
Singtel agrees to sell a 70% stake in Australia Tower Network
Singtel entered into an agreement to sell Australian Tower Network (ATN), which operates Optus’ passive telecommunications tower infrastructure, to AustralianSuper. The agreement covers a 70% stake; completion was expected by the end of October, subject to conditions.
2021
AustralianSuper to acquire 70% of Australia Tower Network
Singtel entered into an agreement to sell AustralianSuper a 70% stake in Australia Tower Network (ATN), which operates Optus passive telecommunications tower infrastructure. Completion was expected by the end of October, subject to conditions precedent.
2021
Optus launches SubHub subscription platform
Optus launched SubHub, a platform that lets eligible customers manage content subscriptions and memberships in one place through the My Optus App and SubHub website.
2021
Optus launches Auslan-activated TikTok filter
Optus announced the launch of its first TikTok sign-language-activated filter, which shows users how to say key phrases in Auslan. Optus brand ambassador Ian Thorpe is featured in the campaign.
2021
FSG and Optus plan domestic roaming trial
Field Solutions Group and Optus received funding for a domestic roaming trial at sites in New South Wales and Queensland, where they will test whether their respective customers can roam across each other's networks. The article says the trial is due to commence in August 2021.
2021
Optus experiences a service outage in Australia
Optus customers across Australia experienced an outage affecting mobile, internet, calls and texts. Optus said it was working to restore services and identify the cause; some services were reported to be restoring.
2021
Optus activates Gol Gol mobile tower
Optus switched on a new tower in Gol Gol, New South Wales, providing dedicated local coverage and additional capacity for nearby sites, with improved 4G connectivity for local customers.
2021
AGL launches mobile service on the Optus network
AGL launched AGL Mobile as a mobile virtual network operator on the 3G and 4G portions of the Optus network.
2021
Optus completes acquisition of amaysim mobile business
Optus completed its purchase of amaysim’s mobile business, including its 1.2 million subscribers, after all conditions precedent were met. amaysim will remain a standalone brand under Optus ownership.
2021
Nokia and Optus launch 5G service at Optus Stadium
Nokia and Australian operator Optus launched 5G service at Optus Stadium in Perth, offering spectators high-speed connectivity inside and outside the venue.
2020
Optus teams up with VMware to offer SD-WAN
Optus teamed up with VMware to offer VMware’s SD-WAN technology to Australian enterprises.
2020
Optus signs a two-year partnership with Daniel Ricciardo
Optus signed a two-year partnership with Australian Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, involving external marketing and internal communications projects.
2020
Optus announces two 5G Home internet plans
Optus announced two unlimited-data 5G Home internet plans: an uncapped-speed plan priced at AU$90 a month and an everyday plan priced at AU$75 a month with speeds capped at 100Mbps. Optus said the plans would be available later in 2020.
2020
Optus launches new brand positioning
Optus launched a new brand positioning centered on “It starts with Yes,” supported by a national campaign featuring a 60-second TV commercial.