Packages offer flexibility and digital tools to make the most of high speed connectivity

Small businesses can enjoy faster connectivity and new ways of doing business with Optus’ new NBN packages, available from today in the first five mainland release sites. Today’s launch follows the release of Optus’ NBN consumer plans in November last year.

Ideal for offices with up to five employees, small businesses can choose from a range of great value packages offering high-speed data, voice and cloud-based email and collaboration tools, with the flexibility to scale connection speed up or down depending on business requirements. Broadband packages start from $59 per month while broadband and business phone bundles start from $99 per month, available on a 12 or 24 month contract depending on the plan.

To help small businesses go digital and take their business online, all NBN packages feature a single user license for Optus OfficeApps Email and Collaboration suite, webSMS, and a new business domain name as part of the included value . A cloud-based solution, OfficeApps provides access to Google Applications for Business, including email, calendar and documents, and the ability to send personalised bulk SMS via the web so small businesses can make the most of high speed broadband.

Rohan Ganeson, Managing Director for Optus SMB said, “The NBN opens the door for small businesses to take advantage of high speed broadband to do business in new ways, and make use of the latest digital tools to be more efficient and competitive. When you consider that 48 per cent of Australian SMBs don’t have a website and only four per cent are using cloud solutions such as web-hosted email , there is a huge opportunity for small businesses to embrace digital technologies.

“Optus NBN packages have been designed to offer great flexibility and value and make it easier for small businesses to take the leap into the digital world, from establishing an online presence to reach new customers, to running their applications in the cloud for 24/7 access to business data. We’ve also combined OfficeApps with our NBN offerings for the first time to give small businesses that competitive edge and help lower their operating costs.”

For customers who simply want to make the most of their data allowance and faster speeds, Optus offers the $59, $89, and $119 business data packages. The $59 package offers up to 100GB of anytime data, while the $89 and $119 plans include 500GB and 1,000GB of data allowance respectively.

For customers who want the convenience of combining their broadband and business phone with one dedicated provider, Optus offers the $99, $109 and $129 business data and phone packages.

On the $99 business data and phone package, customers will receive 500GB of data and unlimited standard calls to fixed line numbers and Optus mobiles within Australia. Small businesses that require unlimited standard calls to fixed lines and mobiles within Australia can opt for the $109 and $129 packages, which include 500GB and 1,000GB of data respectively.

All packages are inclusive of the standard speed pack , ideal for basic multimedia streaming, web browsing and email. Depending on the business and data usage requirements, customers can customise their package by scaling their speed pack up or down at any time.

All NBN packages are supported by Optus’ dedicated SMB customer care, local retail network, and on-the-ground NBN installation teams to help connect customers to their service. Optus’ in-store business specialists are also available to assist customers in choosing a plan that best suits their business needs.

Plans are inclusive of the NBN Wi-Fi modem, providing the convenience of a wireless hotspot in their office to connect a variety of tablet or mobile devices.

“This is the first of many NBN packages Optus will offer to help small businesses make the most of the NBN to enhance and grow their business,” Mr Ganeson said. “As the roll-out progresses, we’ll expand our NBN packages to cater for larger offices and add more Optus OfficeApps inclusions to help businesses run their operations faster and smarter.”

In March, Optus will also expand its range of consumer broadband and home phone bundles and introduce 24 month contract plans.

For more information about Optus’ recommended NBN packages, please visit www.optusbusiness.com.au/nbn.

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