Optus

After two years in the role and overseeing the launch of 4G, Optus' managing director of networks, Günther Ottendorfer will return to Austria.

April 4, 2013 by Josh Taylor

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US mobile company T-Mobile's announcement of its "uncarrier" plans, which remove two-year contracts and phone subsidies, has caught the eye of Optus.

March 26, 2013 by Josh Taylor

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The Telstra exchange fire in the Victoria regional town of Warrnambool cost the local economy at least AU$17.9 million, according to the Victorian government.

March 25, 2013 by Josh Taylor

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Optus has confirmed that the number of roles to be cut as part of its restructure announced last month is 290.

March 21, 2013 by Josh Taylor

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The telco is conducting a strategic review of the its Australian unit's satellite business to optimise value for shareholders.

March 17, 2013 by Ryan Huang

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In the latest round of its seed funding program, Optus has shortlisted 10 Aussie startups in a bid to help them find pre-series A-round funding, and will contribute AU$250,000 of its own to kick things off.

February 20, 2013 by Michael Lee

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Optus has advised staff today that it will cut more jobs as part of a restructure focused on globalising IT and network functions.

February 18, 2013 by Josh Taylor

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[UPDATE] Telco saw third quarter net income drop to S$827 million (US$669 million) due to exceptional charges from Australian unit restructuring, weaker foreign currencies, and a drag from Philippine and Indian associates.

February 13, 2013 by Ryan Huang

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Optus has reported a third-quarter slump in net profits of 9.2 percent on the back of slow mobile subscription growth as the company moves out of a restructure phase.

February 13, 2013 by Josh Taylor

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Boost has begun taking orders for its new prepaid offering through Telstra mobile services, and, unlike companies like Kogan, it is getting the full 3G service.

January 21, 2013 by Josh Taylor

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NBN Co has rejected a request from Optus to access its confidential financial information.

January 16, 2013 by Josh Taylor

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Australia's second-largest mobile provider, Optus, has expanded its 4G presence in Queensland.

January 10, 2013 by Josh Taylor

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Vodafone's decision to start charging in per-megabyte blocks for prepaid customers isn't out of the norm, but it does highlight a fightback from telcos on over-the-top applications.

January 9, 2013 by Josh Taylor

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The Victorian government has urged residents not to rely solely on the new SMS alert system.

January 9, 2013 by AAP and Josh Taylor

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Scorching summer temperatures in Australia have put telcos and emergency service organisations under the pump to keep services up and running.

January 6, 2013 by Josh Taylor

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