Australian customers in rural and remote areas will be the first to benefit.
Optus today announced the newest satellite in its fleet, Optus 10, has officially commenced commercial services.
Three months after its successful launch, and following the completion of in-orbit testing, Optus 10 is now providing backhaul and connection services for regional and remote sites across the Optus mobile network.
This enables Optus to further leverage its telecommunications infrastructure, providing voice and data connectivity for consumers and Enterprise customers in rural and remote parts of Australia.
Paul Sheridan, Vice President of Optus Satellite said, “We know how important it is for customers living and working in regional communities to have access to reliable mobile coverage.
“As the only company in Australia to own and operate networks across fixed, mobile and satellite technologies, we’re in a unique position and have a proven track record of providing seamless broadcast and communication services to Australians everywhere.”
The Optus 10 satellite:
- Launched from the Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on an Ariane 5 rocket.
- Positioned in orbit at 164 degrees East.
- Is the tenth successfully launched satellite and the sixth in the operating fleet.
- Has a lifespan of up to 15 years.
- Is controlled from Optus’ Sydney earth station in Belrose with back-up by Optus’ Perth earth station.
- Is able to operate in either the Ku Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) or Broadcast Satellite Services (BSS) bands.
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Optus Corporate Affairs
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