More

    Optus

    Arlo partners with Optus to bring security cameras to more customers

    Arlo Technologies, one of the leaders in connected security cameras announced a strategic partnership with Optus today, which will see select Arlo security cameras available for purchase at Optus stores nationwide. The partnership means more customers will now be able to find Arlo’s state-of-the-art security cameras, which combine expertise in cutting-edge technology with telecommunications to offer Australians an unparalleled security experience. Through this union, both companies...

    Optus Call Effects is a new AI-powered voice function that uses Natural Language Understanding (NLU) technology

    Optus has announced a new AI-powered voice function known as Call Effects, designed to bring fun and evolve the way friends and family connect on the traditional phone call as the latest innovation on the Optus Living Network.  Whether that’s flipping a coin to decide who should book that concert, asking the crystal ball whether to go on that date, or making a quick decision on what Saturday...

    Optus testing 5G mmWave at 4 locations in Sydney

    Optus has confirmed it is testing 5G millimetreWave (mmWave) technology, which includes making Optus’ first mmWave data call together with technology partner Ericsson. mmWave 5G runs on a different frequency than the 5G we have today. An upcoming auction next year will see the precious spectrum be sold among Aussie telcos. While more directional, it offers higher speeds and reduced latency for customers, especially in...

    New Optus NBN plans throws in a free home phone

    New Optus NBN plans throws in a free home phone (that you probably don't need)

    Optus announces 4G+ running on 2300MHz

    Currently, 4G networks in Australia run on FD-LTE, which uses two separate frequency channels, one for data travelling in each direction. Optus announced this morning they are implementing 4G Plus which uses TD-LTE, where the upload and download of data happens on the same frequency, but at different times.  To use 4G Plus, you’ll need a compatible handset, currently there’s only one on...

    New Optus plans actually look pretty good

    Alongside their re-branding, Optus has launched a new range of mobile plans that actually look like their helping the consumers. The idea of these plans is to try and eliminate the bill shock that can happen if you go over your plans limit. From July 1, the Optus My Plan will automatically move customers up to the next plan level if they exceed either their...

    Blackberry Q10 launching in Australia next month

    While I currently have a Blackberry Q10 device in my hot little hands, writing up a review - Blackberry today has confirmed that the device will be sold though Optus and Telstra from Monday July 1st and Tuesday July 2nd, respectively. It will also be sold off contract at Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi. Blackberry Australia's Managing Director is excited about the Australian release.  We are excited...

    Telstra, Optus and TPG buy nearly $2 billion in spectrum

    The ACMA has lifted results from the digital dividend auction, which saw Telstra, Optus and TPG take up some of that spectrum that will be released at the end of next year. The three telcos spent nearly $2 billion between them to acquire spectrum for their 4G networks, with more than half of it coming from Telstra. Vodafone didn't bid for the spectrum this time,...

    Latest Posts

    Arlo partners with Optus to bring security cameras to more customers

    Arlo Technologies, one of the leaders in connected security cameras announced a strategic partnership with Optus today, which will see select Arlo security cameras...

    Optus Call Effects is a new AI-powered voice function that uses Natural Language Understanding (NLU) technology

    Optus has announced a new AI-powered voice function known as Call Effects, designed to bring fun and evolve the way friends and family connect on...

    Optus testing 5G mmWave at 4 locations in Sydney

    Optus has confirmed it is testing 5G millimetreWave (mmWave) technology, which includes making Optus’ first mmWave data call together with technology partner Ericsson. mmWave 5G...
    techAU