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OPTUS TURNS UP THE DIAL ON MOBILE COVERAGE IN GIPPSLAND REGION

30 May 2012

Residents in Golden Beach and Paradise Beach can now experience true choice and competition for their mobile services, as Optus today announced the continued expansion of its 3G network in the area. With the completion of a new mobile tower at Golden Beach, residents will be able to enjoy improved network strength in more areas than ever before.

Residents in Golden Beach and Paradise Beach can now experience true choice and competition for their mobile services, as Optus today announced the continued expansion of its 3G network in the area. With the completion of a new mobile tower at Golden Beach, residents will be able to enjoy improved network strength in more areas than ever before.

“Optus is committed to expanding its network coverage in regional Australia. By delivering competitive quality network coverage, we are able to ensure a better customer experience. The new mobile stations in the Gippsland Region are a positive step for the community, guaranteeing stronger mobile coverage in more locations than ever before.

“This investment is complemented by our coverage along 90 Mile Beach with existing towers at McLoughlins Beach, Loch Sport and Seaspray. By enhancing mobile coverage to the towns of Golden Beach and Paradise Beach, we are ensuring that more people can easily connect with family, friends, customers and businesses,” Mr Ottendorfer continued.

“This investment is complemented by our coverage along 90 Mile Beach with existing towers at McLoughlins Beach, Loch Sport and Seaspray. By enhancing mobile coverage to the towns of Golden Beach and Paradise Beach, we are ensuring that more people can easily connect with family, friends, customers and businesses,” Mr Ottendorfer continued.

For more information on Optus’ product and services, or to check the local network coverage in your area, please visit Optus’ website at: www.optus.com.au/localcoverage.

Residents can also visit their nearest local Optus retailer in at shop 8 Gippsland Centre, Sale or 31 Post Office Place, Traralgon.

About The Optus Network
Over the past two years, Optus has improved coverage in over 350 regional towns, allowing residents to enjoy competitive mobile rates that city residents have had for years. In the next 12 months, Optus will continue to invest in its network in regional Australia to boost coverage and ensure customers can get improved Optus signals in more places than before.

Media contact:
Dianne Edwards
Optus Corporate Affairs
02 8082 7850

Coverage Satisfaction Guarantee (CSG): You can cancel your service and return your handset within 30 days of activation if the coverage in your area is not satisfactory. You must return all equipment including accessories (and gift with purchase if applicable) in full working order with original packaging (including your Optus SIM card) within 14 days of notification to avoid equipment replacement charges being applied to your account or receive a refund of the handset price. Prepaid customers, you will still pay for the monthly access fee and any calls/text/data you have used. Proof of purchase is required to receive a refund. Any unused credit on your account will be forfeited (unless it relates to payment of your equipment). Available once during the promotional period to new customers connecting to The Optus Network. Customers on Optus Thuraya or Satellite Services, corporate plans or recontracting are ineligible. The CSG offer may expire or be withdrawn at any time. For full details please go tooptus.com.au/csg.

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