Looking for a way to give back this Christmas? Help Australians in need by donating your unused mobile data. Over the last five years, Optus’ Donate Your Data program has provided much needed internet access to over 50,000 Aussies, so they can learn, access vital services, and stay connected to family and friends. Find out more about how you can give the gift of connection this Christmas: https://lnkd.in/g8jkWBaJ
Optus
Telecommunications
Macquarie Park, NSW 155,759 followers
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About us
As one of the largest telecommunications companies in Australia, Optus provides mobile, telephony, internet, satellite, entertainment and business network services to more than 10 million customers each day. Our mobile network reaches 98.5 per cent of the Australian population and we are committed to constantly delivering new technologies that will connect more Australians to their friends, families and businesses. We offer a range of pre- and post-paid mobile plans allowing customers to choose a plan that best suits their data and price needs for themselves and their families. Optus is more than just a telco, providing exclusive premium entertainment and sport content across a range of platforms. Whether at you’re at home or on-the-go, you can catch up on the latest TV shows and movies, get closer to the games and players you love with Optus Sport or be the first with tunes on your favourite streaming service and score backstage access to artists with Optus Music. As we move into the next generation, Optus will continue to invest in our people, our communities, our networks and a sustainable future to help create a better and more connected future for Australians.
- Website
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http://www.optus.com.au
External link for Optus
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Macquarie Park, NSW
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- telecommunications, adsl, internet, isp, satellite, digital, vpn, apn, fibre, ethernet, mobile, wireless, business, consumer, smb, enterprise, cloud, and cyber security
Locations
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1 Lyonpark Road
Macquarie Park, NSW 2113, AU
Employees at Optus
Updates
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In 2024 our customers scrolled, texted and called to their heart’s content. And we love it.💙🎉💛 Visit: optus.com.au/LIYIR2024 to see how our mobile customers used the Optus network this year.
Optus 2024 Year in Review
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After the Black Summer bushfires, we set out to find ways to better protect our towers from extreme weather. We collaborated with the CSIRO National Bushfire Intelligence Capability to assess over 7,000 Optus sites and have since bolstered 40 at-risk locations. The chance that they will be lost during a catastrophic fire has now been reduced by six times. Read more about this project: https://lnkd.in/gArymKNf
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With disaster season approaching, our teams on the ground are ready to support local communities when it matters most. Hear some tips from Dave, our Local General Manager in North Queensland, about how to stay connected during an emergency. Read more and watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gcVU9m6y
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Optus stands united with our industry colleagues in supporting customers experiencing domestic and family violence, and raising awareness about tech-based coercive control. Learn more about the Telco Together Foundation: https://lnkd.in/gpNZdcme
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As a founding member of the One Generation Business Initiative, Optus is proud to stand alongside Australia’s leading essential service organisations in the fight to end domestic and family violence. Together, we believe we can help end gendered violence within one generation.
"It takes all of us to contribute and create change. Use your power. Use your influence. Be part of the solution. Because it will take every single one of us to stop this horrendous social issue in one generation." – #RosieBatty AO, 2015 Australian of the Year 1 in 4 women in Australia will experience family and domestic violence. Every four days, another woman is murdered. These aren't just statistics – this is a national crisis. We’re proud to announce the launch of One Generation – Australia’s first business alliance against Family and Domestic Violence. The One Generation business initiative is a program of Thriving Communities Australia (TCA), co-founded with social enterprise Flequity Ventures. One Generation brings together major corporations including AGL, EnergyAustralia, Optus, Origin Energy, South East Water, Suncorp Group and Yarra Valley Water to help create safer and more supportive environments for customers impacted by gendered violence. 👇 Watch our launch video below from prominent CEOs and business leaders as they call on corporate Australia to join us in this critical mission. 🔗 Learn more about how your organisation can be part of this movement: https://lnkd.in/gBdAFkMW #OneGeneration #FamilyAndDomesticViolence #OneGenerationBusinessAlliance Ciara Sterling, Emma Martin, Katrina Moore, Pat McCafferty, Catie Moore, Cynthia Gebert GAICD, Catherine Fitzpatrick
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When the small town of Herveys Range was cut off following a landslide, maintaining contact with emergency services was absolutely vital. See how Optus' Local General Manager of North Queensland Dave Morrissey sprang into action alongside the local disaster management group: https://lnkd.in/gH5ZnEQ7
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As a major partner of What Ability, we are honoured to play a part in creating their vision of a more connected and inclusive world. Over the last two years, we’ve helped create some incredible experiences for people with a disability, connecting them with the activities the love the most. Check out some of the highlights, and here’s to many more adventures together! #WhatAbility #Inclusion
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“We’ve got a technician, we’ve got a generator. Can you guys get us a helicopter?” When a monsoon trough parked itself over Townsville in 2019, thousands of people were evacuated from their homes. Our Optus team was ready to respond. Hear the story of how they worked around the clock to keep the community connected when it mattered most. Full video: https://lnkd.in/gDEEyjnH
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From supply chain and product packaging to general day-to-day waste from our operations, there are many opportunities to turn what might once have been rubbish, into resource. This National Recycling Week, we are reaffirming our commitment to designing out single-use materials and packaging in our Optus-branded products. We are proud of our achievements so far and are looking forward to making progress towards our FY25 targets. Learn more about how you can drop off your unwanted devices for recycling: https://lnkd.in/g8jTxkfG #NationalRecyclingWeek #Sustainability
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