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OPTUS ACHIEVES FIVE MILLION PLUS CUSTOMERS

3 November 2003


Optus today announced it had more than five million mobile GSM subscribers following the release of its September quarter subscriber numbers.

Mr Allen Lew, Managing Director, Optus Mobile said he was very pleased with the result which represented a 17 per cent increase from 12 months ago.

"The achievement of this important milestone is a powerful demonstration that Optus is one of the most significant service providers to Australian consumers and businesses - in any industry.

"In a little more than ten years, Optus has become a ubiquitous part of the Australian landscape, trusted by one in four Australians to provide them with mobile communications services.

"This is an outstanding achievement given the competitiveness of the Australian mobile market.

Our commitment to excellent customer service and offers that meet individual customer segment needs, set Optus apart," Mr Lew said.

Optus has added 185,000 customers in the last quarter and has an approximate market share of 34 per cent.

"At Optus, we see our mission as providing Australian consumers and businesses with flexibility and a true choice of mobile network," Mr Lew said.

For more information:
Germaine Graham
Optus Corporate Affairs
Tel: (02) 9342 5042

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