Optus boss Stephen Rue ready for new start after two rough years for telco
“We need to be one that customers turn to for choice and for innovative products, which is what a challenger does. We’re living through a cost of living crisis at….
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Optus fined $12m for triple-0 breakdown in 2023
Optus has paid more than $12 million in penalties for breaching emergency call rules over its nationwide network outage a year ago, which caused significant disruption. The telco failed to….
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3G shutdown for Optus and Telstra customers: Thousands of devices to stop working from Monday – here’s what you need to know
Tens of thousands of phones will stop working and small businesses could be left in the lurch from Monday with the imminent shutdown of Australia’s 3G network. Telstra and Optus….
North Melbourne exploring bold move to sell home game to be played at Optus Stadium in Perth
North Melbourne are exploring a bold move to sell a home game, which would be played against West Coast or Fremantle in Perth. 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary revealed….
iPhone 16 pre-order deals from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone
This week, Apple unveiled its new iPhone 16 range with faster processors, bigger batteries, and more durable displays. The phones are also built for Apple Intelligence which will introduce new….
Andrew Gaff retirement, West Coast Eagles, round 23, Optus Stadium against Carlton, Andrew Brayshaw broken jaw
West Coast Eagles veteran Andrew Gaff has confirmed that 2024 will be his final season in the AFL. The 32-year-old will hang up the boots after the Eagles’ final home….
Australian businesses warned over looming 3G shutdown that could leave millions of vital devices in the dark
Some eftpos terminals, cameras, farming gear, vending machines, medical equipment and even carpark station swipe pads could be taken offline suddenly when the plug is pulled on Australia’s 3G network….
Up to 150,000 customers could lose access to crucial services after 3G shutdown, Optus says
Executives from Optus, Telstra and TPG fronted a Senate inquiry this morning to answer questions about the looming shutdown. While the number of people still using handsets that won’t be….