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.

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Founded

1981

Headcount

10,543

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On Friday, July 31, 2026, Singtel shares closed 3.1 per cent lower at S$4.44, falling S$0.17, as the stock went ex-dividend amidst multiple developments concerning its wholly owned Australian subsidiary Optus. This followed Singtel's confirmation on Thursday that it was in discussions with multiple parties regarding a potential stake sale in Optus, though it cautioned there was no certainty such talks would result in a deal. Previously, on July 30, Optus faced potential record corporate fines of up to $502 million in Australia, as the communications watchdog sued the company over a fatal triple-0 outage. The regulator's chair, Nerida O'Loughlin, emphasized the necessity of access to emergency call services, stating that Australians rightly expect their triple zero calls to connect.

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

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

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