Aussie Broadband announced a significant extension of their current wholesale mobile contract with Optus, one of Australia’s top mobile network operators (MNOs). The two companies have agreed to extend their partnership for an additional five years.
This partnership allows Aussie Broadband to offer Optus’s wholesale network services, including full access to Optus’s mobile network, premium 5G, fixed wireless access (FWA), and mobile back-up services to all their customers.
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“The challenger ethos of both our brands is fundamentally why we are expanding this partnership. Optus was created to provide real choice to Australians, and Aussie Broadband exists to disrupt the industry on behalf of all Australians,” explained Aussie Broadband Group CEO, Brian Maher.
Optus CEO, Stephen Rue, added, "With this re-commitment, we look forward to creating even more mobile choices for Australians, particularly in regional areas, and we know with Optus we can take on the big guys and deliver an exceptional mobile product on a great network. Optus's investment in their network and their recent multi-operator core network (MOCN) has reset the playing field when it comes to coverage, and we want to help Australians capitalize on that opportunity with some great Aussie Broadband plans.
“The partnership between Optus and Aussie Broadband is another great example of how Optus plays a unique role in the Australian wholesale market. We offer unrestricted access to the Optus mobile network through a broad suite of products and we focus on building long term partnerships, as we’re doing with Aussie Broadband, while also being committed to providing excellence in service through a dedicated delivery team.”
Rue concluded, “As we continue to champion brands like Aussie Broadband by delivering more choice in the MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) market, we are anchored by our commitment to deliver flexible products and network solutions that empower our partners’ customers with world-class connectivity options.”
This partnership is a crucial step in bringing more mobile choices to the market and includes joint marketing opportunities for Aussie Broadband, Buddy, and Optus.
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