OPTUS TO OFFER IPAD 2 IN AUSTRALIA ON DECEMBER 15

Optus today announced it will offer iPad 2 with Wi-Fi and 3G in Australia on December 15. Optus will offer all models of iPad 2 with Wi-Fi and 3G on select tariff plans over 24 months, as well as outright on prepaid.

iPad 2 is the second generation of Apple's revolutionary new device, featuring an entirely new design that is 33 per cent thinner and up to 15 per cent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple's new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime and Photo Booth, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. Though it is thinner, lighter, faster and packed with new features, iPad 2 still delivers the up to 10 hours of battery life* users have come to expect.

Gavin Williams, Consumer Marketing Director, Optus said, "By offering the iPad 2 on the Optus Open Network™, we are giving Australians more reason than ever before to choose Optus this Christmas. Our great range of value plans, along with greater rewards such as our partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer, give customers the freedom to enjoy all the game changing features the revolutionary iPad 2 has to offer."

Customers can buy iPad 2 at selected Optus retail locations beginning December 15.

For complete details on consumer pricing and availability, visit www.optus.com.au/ipad2

Small and medium businesses can find details on Optus Business pricing and availability at www.optusbusiness.com.au/ipad2

For more information on iPad please visit www.apple.com/ipad

Media Contact:
Danny Wong
Optus Corporate Affairs
02 8082 7850