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.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1981

Headcount

10,543

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On October 6, 2026, Optus, Telstra, and TPG Telecom implemented temporary disaster roaming (TDR) capabilities, which will connect mobile devices to an alternate network when their primary service is unavailable, aiming to provide consumers with improved connectivity during disasters.

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

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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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Oct

11th

2026

21:47

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

Telstra, Optus and TPG Strengthen Disaster Connectivity With Temporary Mobile Roaming

In an era where connectivity is as vital as electricity or water, Telstra, Optus, and TPG Telecom are pioneering a crucial initiative to ensure that Australians remain connected during natural disasters. With the introduction of Temporary Disaster Roaming (TDR), these telecom giants are taking significant strides to mitigate the communication challenges posed by severe weather events.

Oct

7th

2026

16:40

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

iPhone support for RCS Messaging in Australia still no closer to working

If you’ve bene hoping to have a richer communication with your green bubble Android mates from your iPhone, or from Android hoping to get those “now typing” notifications from your iPhone mates don’t get too excited – it seems our Telcos have put this one right down the priority list here in Australia.

Oct

6th

2026

06:30

New Offerings, B2B Tag, New Offerings, Product Updates

Mobile networks finally get a disaster backup

Consumers can now expect better connectivity during disasters after Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom implemented temporary disaster roaming (TDR) capabilities that will connect mobile devices to either of the other two networks when their primary service goes down.

Information Age ACS

Oct

5th

2026

22:00

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

More than a game: celebrating the community spirit of the Koori Knockout

There’s nothing quite like the Koori Knockout. Now celebrating its 4th year, the Koori Knockout has grown from humble beginnings into one of the most significant events on the NSW Aboriginal calendar. A four-day Rugby League tournament held on the first weekend in October, this year it was held on Worimi Country in Raymond Terrace.

Optus Australia

Oct

5th

2026

22:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Should I buy a smartwatch for my kid?

Have you considered buying a smartwatch for your child? It might be something that has crossed your mind as an alternative to buying a smartphone for your kid, with safety and their wellbeing as key considerations, but also to being able to reach them when you need to.

Optus Australia

Oct

1st

2026

19:12

Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Trend Analysis: AI-RAN and Agentic Telecommunications

The global telecommunications sector is currently dismantling the traditional architecture of human-centric connectivity to build a foundation for a machine-first intelligence network that redefines how data is generated and consumed. This transition signifies a profound movement away from the historical focus on smartphone-driven traffic toward a more complex, autonomous ecosystem known as the Radio Access Network powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI-RAN).

Oct

1st

2026

06:42

Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

More than one quarter of big companies paid no tax

The proportion of companies paying no tax in Australia has dropped to its lowest level on record, even though corporate behemoths like Santos did not pay a cent in income tax. All up, 1149 large firms paid no tax in 2024/25, the tax office revealed in its corporate tax transparency report on Thursday.

Camden Haven Courier

Oct

1st

2026

00:46

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

Billions of dollars, none of it taxed: ATO reveals the tech giants paying zero income tax

Microsoft’s datacentre business, Optus parent Singtel and major coal and gas companies are among a group of large corporations generating billions of dollars in revenue in Australia while paying zero income tax. Well-known multinationals including Netflix also only pay tax on a small fraction of their turnover, according to the Australian Taxation Office.

Sep

30th

2026

23:50

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Telcos activate temporary disaster roaming agreement for mobile coverage

After years of testing, Australia's three major telcos are ready to switch on a system that would give customers access to a rival network if their own goes down during a weather emergency. Known as temporary disaster roaming (TDR), Telstra, Optus and TPG will work together to decide when to activate it in regional areas where a mobile service has been disrupted by severe weather.

Sep

29th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Events and Conferences

Optus proudly supports the Yarrabah Music and Cultural Festival

The Yarrabah Music and Cultural Festival is a massively important event for the Yarrabah and surrounding communities in far north Queensland. It's a bustling hub of creativity, with First Nations musicians artists and creatives coming together to celebrate and uplift an incredible community and culture – and it's an event that Optus is proud to get behind.

Optus Australia

Sep

28th

2026

05:02

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

“Biggest risk with AI-RAN is repeating mistakes of 5G”, says SK Telecom

5 SK Telecom warns telcos not to repeat their 5G mistakes with AI-RAN – while Optus considers how they should re-architect their infrastructure as “social networks for agents”. In sum – what to know: Lessons and warnings – SK Telecom warns that AI-RAN could repeat 5G’s mistakes if operators prioritize technical capability over applications, demand, and sustainable revenue.

RCR Wireless News

Sep

24th

2026

23:52

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

AI-RAN – “not front-of-house stuff” (Telco Diary)

3 From the newsletter (September 24; sign-up or follow if you want it sooner): Optus, Orange, SK Telecom, plus ZTE and Samsung, are sharpening the AI-RAN debate: near-term gains from AI for the network look tangible, while RAN-for-AI remains immature, speculative and potentially vulnerable to another 5G-era build-first, applications-later cycle.

RCR Wireless News

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

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

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