Optus complete another 5G first, looking to roll out the feature in 2020
To say the 5G rollout in Australia has been slow is an understatement. Carriers though continue to develop various 5G features in a bid to roll them out to make their 5G networks useful. Optus have today...
Seven Network announces Tokyo Olympics 4K Channel, exclusive to Optus 5G Fetch Mighty PVR...
Australia's Seven Network today announced it plans to partner with Optus to create a 4K Ultra HD channel featuring Seven’s coverage of Tokyo 2020 which will be available exclusively to Optus 5G Home customers via the Fetch Mighty PVR.
Seven...
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G now available in Australia on both Telstra and Optus
Way back in September Samsung announced the Galaxy A90 5G phone designed to be a more affordable phone with high level photography and 5G connectivity for one the go sharing -- "the new era of live". Now it...
Optus Mobile launches new mobile plans with included 5G, no lock-in contracts and flexible...
Optus has launched new mobile plans as we predicted yesterday, with more details emerging about the build your own modular option and the premium Optus One option.
As expected all the new Optus postpaid plans include 5G network access, no...
Optus New Plans 25 Nov: No More Phone Subsidies, Pay off Devices over 12/24/36...
First it was Vodafone, than a few months ago Telstra. Now Optus has also decided to ditch lock-in mobile phone service contracts and radically simplify it's plan offerings to just a handful of choices.
Five New Optus postpaid plans including...
Optus add more enticement to their $20 roaming data add on
There is a lot to like about prepaid mobile SIM options except for the fact that overseas roaming has been either heinously expensive or non-existent but that is slowly changing as referenced by Optus with their new plan announced...
Optus extends 5G from the home to mobile, with 4K Video Streaming partnerships
Optus now has 290 live 5G sites up and down the east coast and in Perth, and with another 1,200 sites planned in the next five months or so, Optus is pushing ahead with its 5G strategy.
Despite the number...
Australian Mobile Carriers Won’t Get Really Fast 5G Millimetre Wave Spectrum til mid 2021
The Australian Federal government has commenced the process to auction spectrum in the 26 GHz band to support the next stage of 5G coverage improvement across Australia.
The spectrum will be sold at a competitive auction in early 2021. This...
Enjoy prepaid bonuses from Optus this holiday season
Optus is gearing up for the holiday season early by offering bonuses to customers purchasing a prepaid handset and spending $30 or more on their first recharge.
Customers who select Optus Prepaid's Epic Data plan can get their next two...
Here’s where to pre-order Pixel 4 phones from carriers – Telstra, Optus and Vodafone...
The latest version of Google's smartphone powerhouse is finally here, with Pixel 4 officially launched. Local pre-orders are opening up now, with availability starting October 24.
If you're looking to buy a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL on...
Optus quietly add two new ZTE-based smartphones to its pre-paid line up
Optus has quietly added 2 new smartphone which are ZTE-based but are coming under their own branding as the Optus X Power 2 and the Optus X Wave respectfully.
The devices, which have similar specs but are based at 2...
Optus launches two new 5G Phones with free accessories – Samsung Galaxy S10 5G...
5G is here, kind of. 5G phones are definitely here though, and Optus has a couple of deals to try and entice users to jump into the 5G game. Optus is now offering the Samsung S10 5G and OPPO...
Optus promises three months free mobile service for regional customers
Optus is putting its money where its corporate mouth is, to prove to customers in regional areas that Optus can deliver the depth and breadth of coverage required of a national, premium mobile carrier.
To do this, it will offer...
All-digital Singaporean telco Circles.Life launches in Australia with no cost trial
What does an all-digital telco look like in 2019? Well, Circles.Life gives us a good look, launching a new phone service offering in Australia in partnership with Optus, with a special launch offer for early customers.
In fact, those who...
Optus launches Unlimited 5G Home Broadband with a free month of service to entice...
The time is finally here - Optus has commenced taking orders for home 5G broadband services, and there's a great little surprise here for us all. These plans offer unlimited data.
Optus' surprising offer kicks off at $70 a month...