Optus

Optus

http://www.optus.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/company/optus/

Optus, also known as AUSSAT, is a privately owned company headquartered in Australia. Established in 1981 as the state-owned satellite communications provider AUSSAT, it was privatised in 1991 and rebranded as Optus. The company was acquired in 2001 by Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel), under whose total ownership it remains, operating as part of the Singtel Group. Employing approximately 10,550 individuals, Optus reported $5.4B in revenue as of 2025. It functions as a telecommunications and information technology company, providing a portfolio of consumer, corporate, and wholesale services, including mobile telephony, fixed-line voice, high-speed broadband internet, satellite communications, and enterprise managed IT solutions. Its network serves over 10 million subscribers, utilizing a mobile network infrastructure complemented by a proprietary fleet of geostationary communications satellites that deliver connectivity to remote regional areas and outback communities. The company maintains a retail and digital footprint alongside consumer sub-brands such as the digital mobile provider Amaysim.

Revenue

Founded

1981

Headcount

10,543

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Optus, in collaboration with Nokia, completed a live network trial of automatic cell coverage compensation technology on July 9, 2026. This system is designed to detect outages and restore mobile coverage on its 4G and 5G networks within minutes, and in some cases seconds. The trial, conducted on Optus's live network in Sydney and Brisbane, utilized Nokia’s MantaRay SON solution to adjust surrounding network infrastructure when a cell site went offline. Previously, on July 7, 2026, Optus published its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), a two-year program outlining 72 actions aimed at embedding reconciliation across the business. Building on a previous Reflect RAP, the plan acknowledges past shortcomings and commits Optus to sustained improvement through stronger governance, leadership, accountability, and cultural integrity, including commitments to cultural awareness, digital inclusion, employment, and procurement opportunities to support First Nations communities.

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Optus offers 10 products in the media and telecoms services and telecoms tech industries. Optus's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio, consumer electronics, media and TV services, enterprise and telecoms software and telecoms.

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Optus's revenues were over $1B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Optus's revenue into 10 different product categories, the largest of which is mobile services. For full access to Optus's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jul

20th

2026

22:00

Empower frontline teams with better retail connectivity & mobility solutions

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Optus Australia

Jul

20th

2026

11:18

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Jul

20th

2026

00:00

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, New Offerings

Optus Picks Nokia to Test Unique Network Automation Tech

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19th

2026

22:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, New Offerings

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Optus Australia

Jul

16th

2026

21:00

B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

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Optus Australia

Jul

15th

2026

18:31

IoT, Partnerships and Alliances, New Offerings, B2B Tag, New Offerings, Partnerships

Thales, Singtel Enable First Multi-Operator IoT eSIM Network in Asia Pacific

Thales, Singtel, Optus, AIS and Globe Telecom announced the successful deployment of the world’s first multi-operator enterprise eSIM connectivity network for the Internet of Things (IoT). This breakthrough enables enterprises to remotely manage connected devices across multiple countries and networks through a single, centralised solution, simplifying the deployment and lifecycle management of connected devices across Asia Pacific.

Jul

15th

2026

02:46

B2B Tag, Regulatory Compliance, Regulations and Policies

ITU rejects Australian request to extend Optus satellite filing deadline

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has rejected a request from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to extend the regulatory deadline for bringing Optus's AUSSAT-H-160E satellite network into use, potentially affecting the operator's frequency assignment at the 160 degrees east geostationary orbital position. The decision was made during the 102nd meeting of the ITU's Radio Regulations Board (RRB), held in Geneva from 29 June to 3 July.

Jul

14th

2026

06:30

Partnerships and Alliances, New Offerings, Emerging Tech, IoT, B2B Tag, New Offerings, Partnerships

Partnership claims eSIM IoT breakthrough in Asia-Pacific

Advanced technologies company Thales and operators Singtel (Singapore), Optus (Australia), AIS (Thailand) and Globe Telecom (Philippines) have announced the successful deployment of the world’s first multi-operator enterprise eSIM connectivity network for the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Jul

13th

2026

22:54

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Telecom news: Bangla Phone, NTTN, ITU, Optus 11, Telia, LMT and Tet

Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Bangla Phone, NTTN, ITU, Optus 11, Telia, LMT and Tet, among others. Bangla Phone Secures Bangladesh’s Seventh NTTN License to Expand Telecom Infrastructure Bangla Phone has received government approval for a Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) license, becoming the seventh company authorized to provide nationwide telecom transmission infrastructure in Bangladesh.

Jul

13th

2026

22:00

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Optus Australia

Jul

13th

2026

19:30

B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Events and Conferences

Chaz Mostert sits down with Optus to chat 200 races with Walkinshaw TWG racing

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Optus Australia

Jul

13th

2026

19:30

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Three top ten finishes for Chaz Mostert at Townsville Supercars

It was a very special weekend for Chaz Mostert, as the Supercars champion marked his 200th race with Walkinshaw TWG Racing on the Sunday, and achieved three top ten finishes across the three race weekend in Townsville.

Optus Australia

Examples of Optus's suppliers include Skyline Communications, Magnite and EI Towers.

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Optus currently holds 3 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including soccer | association football.

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