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Who Owns Optus

Optus overview If you live in Australia, then it’s more than likely that you’re familiar with Optus. The telco is the second largest in the country, boasting of over 10 million subscribers for services ranging from mobile SIM plans to home Internet, TV entertainment packages, and more. After over 30 years of “YES” Optus Continue reading…

How To Boost Your Download Speed?

Internet speeds have gotten faster and faster over the years. Gone are the days of measuring download speeds in Kilobits per second (Kbps) – these days, some mobile 5G networks have recorded speeds of over 2 Gigabits per second (Gbps). However, consumers still desire even more when it comes to their download speeds. If you’re a heavy gamer, it can be frustrating when Continue reading…

Optus Launches Donate Your Device Program

Gift that old phone to someone who needs it If you have an old smartphone you’re not using anymore, you have several options. You can give it away to a friend, sell it on eBay, trade it in for an upgrade, or just leave it in a drawer and forget it even exists. But Optus now gives Continue reading…

How to Extend the Battery Life on Your Phone

Your phone is nothing without a battery Major smartphone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung release new flagship phones every year. Australian consumers are amongst the millions of customers around the world who flock to stores and websites just to purchase the latest iPhone, Galaxy, and many others. And while these gadgets seem to drastically improve several Continue reading…

Optus Sport Wins New English Premiere League Contracts

Optus Sport will remain the sole EPL broadcaster thru 2028 If you love footie, then you’ll have to continue to pay Optus. The telco’s Optus Sport just added an additional six years as the sole live broadcaster of English Premiere League (EPL) matches in Australia, extending their contract to 2028. Optus Sport also struck Continue reading…