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Srikapardhi March 5th, 2024 3:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Optus Trials 5G Multi-Operator Indoor Small Cells in Sydney

Australian telecommunications service provider Optus said it has successfully tested the high-capacity wideband multi-operator small cell Ericsson Radio Dot System. When deployed, this system will provide high-capacity 5G connectivity indoors by delivering high-speed, ultra-low latency, and improved 5G reliability to end users. Also Read: Singtel, AIS, Globe, HKT, Optus, Taiwan Mobile and Telkomsel Launch Cross-Border Rewards Programme Deployment Plans Following the successful test, which was conducted at the Optus Lab... Read More

Srikapardhi February 24th, 2024 5:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singtel, AIS, Globe, HKT, Optus, Taiwan Mobile and Telkomsel Launch Cross-Border Rewards Programme

Singtel, AIS, Globe, HKT, Optus, Taiwan Mobile, and Telkomsel announced this week that they have formed an alliance to launch a cross-border rewards programme aimed at delivering greater value to eligible customers when they travel to Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Australia, Taiwan, or Indonesia, where the telcos are respectively based. Telecom Alliance Rewards Programme The programme, which will be progressively rolled out in the second half of 2024,... Read More

Srikapardhi August 16th, 2023 1:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Optus, Ericsson and MediaTek Achieve Over-The-Air 5G Data-Call for Wearables

Australian telco Optus has collaborated with Ericsson and MediaTek to achieve a significant milestone in enabling 5G technology for wearable devices and their applications. This milestone involves Australia's first over-the-air data call using Ericsson's pre-commercial Reduced Capability (RedCap) software on Optus' 5G network. Optus stated that with this advancement, it can now enable 5G in simpler, low-power, and low-cost RedCap devices in the future. Also Read: Optus Partners With SpaceX... Read More

Srikapardhi July 26th, 2023 3:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

One NZ, Optus and TPG Telecom Deploy IPAA for Accelerating 5G Deployments

One NZ across New Zealand, Optus, and TPG Telecom in Australia are accelerating 5G deployments in the Oceania region by adopting Nokia's Interleaved Passive Active Antenna (IPAA+). According to Nokia, Optus Australia has already begun the rollout of an 8T8R variant, while TPG Telecom and One NZ have plans to begin their deployments later this year. Also Read: One New Zealand Enhances 5G Speeds by up to 30 Percent With... Read More

Srikapardhi July 17th, 2023 5:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Optus Partners With AFCX and Major Banks to Combat SMS Scams With Call Stop Service

Australian telco Optus has joined forces with the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange (AFCX) and major banking institutions to tackle the rising issue of SMS scams. In a first in the industry, it has introduced a new initiative called 'Call Stop' to protect its customers from falling victim to these fraudulent activities, according to the official statement. Also Read: Optus Partners With SpaceX to Achieve Full Mobile Coverage Across Australia How... Read More

Srikapardhi July 13th, 2023 11:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Optus Partners With SpaceX to Achieve Full Mobile Coverage Across Australia

Australian telco Optus has announced an agreement with SpaceX to deliver mobile connectivity across the vast landscapes of Australia using SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation, covering 100 percent of the country's territory. Also Read: Rogers Brings Satellite-To-Phone Coverage to Canada With Lynk Global and SpaceX Extending coverage to remote regions With its existing network, Optus currently provides mobile coverage to 98.5 percent of Australia's population. Optus has stated that it is... Read More

Srikapardhi July 11th, 2023 9:18 AM 0 COMMENTS

Optus Strengthens Network Coverage in Lowanna for Over 100 Residences

Australian telecommunications provider Optus has bolstered its network coverage in Lowanna, benefitting over 100 local residences. According to Optus, this achievement comes as part of the New South Wales Government's Connecting Country Communities Fund, aimed at improving mobile coverage across regional areas. Also Read: Optus Introduces AI-Powered Call Effects to Transform Phone Calls Expanding Network Coverage in Lowanna Optus said the newly activated tower in Lowanna expands the coverage area... Read More

Srikapardhi May 26th, 2023 1:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Optus Introduces AI-Powered Call Effects to Transform Phone Calls

Optus, a telecommunications provider in Australia, has unveiled a new AI-powered voice function called Optus Call Effects. This feature is designed to revolutionize traditional phone calls and evolve a sense of fun and excitement into conversations. Optus says Optus Call Effects is the latest addition to the Optus Living Network, which aims to enhance the overall customer experience through innovative network features. Also Read: Optus Introduces AI-Powered Voice Assistant to... Read More

Srikapardhi April 30th, 2023 6:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Optus Introduces AI-Powered Voice Assistant to Enhance Customer Service

Optus, the Australian telecommunications company, has launched its in-call voice assistant, leveraging Google Cloud's conversational AI platform, Dialogflow, to provide customers with a seamless, intuitive and faster experience. The new AI technology allows customers to speak in natural language to explain the reason for their call, and the voice assistant quickly routes them to the appropriate expert. Also Read: Optus Expands 5G Coverage Using 900 MHz Spectrum Customers Save Time... Read More

Srikapardhi April 5th, 2023 3:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Optus Invests in Network Upgradation Across the Shoalhaven Region

Optus, one of Australia's major telecommunications providers, has announced an investment of AUD 5.3 million to upgrade its network coverage, reliability, and connectivity speed in the South Coast NSW (New South Wales) region. The funding aims to improve local coverage in the Shoalhaven region, with eight towers being upgraded or built from now into 2023. Also Read: Optus Expands 5G Coverage Using 900 MHz Spectrum Importance of Mobile Connectivity During... Read More

Srikapardhi February 16th, 2023 8:27 AM 1 COMMENTS

Optus Expands 5G Coverage Using 900 MHz Spectrum

Optus, an Australian telecommunications company that provides a wide range of services to consumers and businesses, showcased three live and 15 digital demonstrations of how Ericsson and the company are driving 5G technology innovation at Tech Day. Optus has announced that it has expanded its 5G coverage as the Telco has got early access to some of the spectrum to deploy the 5G Network. Also Read: Orange Launches 5G SA Network in... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 25th, 2021 9:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Optus Revolutionises DSS by Running Narrow-Band IoT, 4G and 5G

Optus on Friday made use of Dynamic Spectrum Sharing or DSS in order to run narrow-band IoT, 5G and 4G mobile on its existing 700 MHz spectrum, a move, that, as per the company, will allow for the boosting of its 5G coverage. This was made possible via Ericsson's spectrum sharing kit. The two firms, who have been partners for the past couple of years and have worked on DSS... Read More