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iTWire is about to move from ".com.au" to ".com" can we change the link by simply removing the ".au" thanks --Paulhosking (talk) 20:37, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

Parts of this page need a rewrite to eliminate slang. For example, the use of the term 'killer application' in the section on Optus' Fibre and Coax network. --Lei, 23 June 2007

Uecomm is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Optus.. http://www.uecomm.com.au/ this should be added? (--unknown user)


This page needs some significant corrections and updates. For example, I'm pretty sure Optus' first product was mobile telephony services, via resale of Telstra's AMPS network. Also it would be nice to get a more accurate date of their inception - I've only just corrected this from "1980's" to "1990's". The Communications in Australia article actually has a significantly more complete and accurate account of Optus' early history than appears on this page.

There's no mention of their former XYZed business (now fully merged), providing business xDSL services via their own DSLAMs in Telstra exchanges, nor the current rollout of newer DSLAMs to provide retail and wholesale residential ADSL and telephony services. This is quite significant to both the company and the telecommunications environment in Australia generally. Also no mention of Southern Cross Cable, of which they own some 40%.

Meanwhile what's listed as "subsidiaries" are mostly now fully integrated into the company, giving an inaccurate impression.

I'll try to do a little research first to get the right story before updating.

--Rob.au 17:57, 26 May 2006 (UTC)


Have since added new sections on Infrastructure and Subsidiaries to address the most glaring issues. What used to be labelled "Subsidiaries" I've renamed to "Overview" for the time being. Some of it is now redundant... the most coherent future I can think for it is a brief overview of the services provided... although you'd want to avoid advertising.

--Rob.au 15:28, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Consistency with Telstra and Vodafone, etc

Who thinks that this page should be in the same style as Telstra and Vodafone? Tri400 18:21, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

It is interesting to note that the talk page of Telstra repeatedly has comments that refer to the Optus page as a good example of a good NPOV article - with several editors calling for the Telstra page to be more like the Optus one. -- Rob.au 11:49, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

Shut up Optus fan boy. 60.230.216.163 (talk) 13:21, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] OPEL broadband network

any info on Madame Coonan's OPEL network? Tri400 17:07, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Fair point. I've created a main article under OPEL Networks and added references here. -- Rob.au 14:49, 14 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Company Name vs Trading Name

Just to comment on some recent edits to the company name. There is no such thing as "Optus Pty Limited".

The company name is SingTel Optus Pty Limited, but certainly it trades under the name Optus or 'yes' Optus.

This encyclopedia article appears under the name "Optus" and most references through the article also refer to simply "Optus", appropriately enough. But in terms of the infobox and the introduction, it is appropriate to reference the formal company name - one which is also well known and often used, especially in financial/business news reporting. Given this formal name has notability in its own right, it should appear in the article.

One thing which should not appear is a name which just isn't right at all. -- Rob.au (talk) 13:54, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Agreed. The legal registered name is "Singtel Optus Pty. Ltd." (http://www.search.asic.gov.au/cgi-bin/gns030c?acn=052_833_208&juris=9&hdtext=ACN&srchsrc=1) and "Optus Pty. Ltd." is a deregistered company (http://www.search.asic.gov.au/cgi-bin/gns030c?acn=053_171_654&juris=9&hdtext=ACN&srchsrc=1). The ASIC website makes this clear. Optus does *not* trade under the name "Optus Pty. Ltd.", but as Rob.au points out does not use the Singtel name in Australia for trading purposes.
Therefore, where this article refers to "Optus Pty. Ltd." it's simply wrong and this should be changed. References to "Optus" or "yes Optus" (i.e. without Pty. Ltd.) are fine and can stand.
I'm a little bemused to find that this factual correction seems to be the subject of a mini edit war! --MarkPos(User Page | Talk | Contribs) 13:22, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

Under further investigation its official Company name is Optus Australia Pty Ltd, I will make changes Tomau (talk) 13:07, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

Optus has never been known as Optus Australia Pty Ltd, as can be easily confirmed by anyone searching the ASIC register. -- Rob.au (talk) 14:41, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] History

Nothing in the history about Optus being the major sponsor of the Australian Rugby League premiership(s) for a time. I believe teams competed for the 'Optus Cup'. Worthy of a mention?--Jeff79 (talk) 09:30, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

I'm not entirely convinced a short-lived sponsorship arrangement from over a decade ago is notable enough to be worth mentioning on the Optus page, but there's certainly Google results for it and existing mentions on Wikipedia - Winfield Cup, David Zdrilic, Western Reds, List of New Zealand Warriors results, South Queensland Crushers, Mark Hughes (rugby league) and Australian Rugby League season 1997 all reference the Optus Cup. Personally I think it has more significance to the sport than it has to Optus. -- Rob.au (talk) 09:20, 5 March 2008 (UTC)