OPTUS WHOLESALE WRANGLES DEAL WITH MOOSE MOBILE

Moose Mobile set to evolve from reseller to MVNO by teaming up with Optus Wholesale.

Optus Wholesale has announced an exclusive five-year post-paid mobile partnership with Moose Mobile that will deliver customers access to the Optus national 4G Plus network on Moose’s range of refurbished late model handsets (Android and non-Android) at heavily discounted prices.

Moose Mobile will prioritise the youth segment with a combination of refurbished handsets and SIM offers.

John Castro, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Optus Wholesale said, “This partnership further reflects Optus’ commitment to diversifying its customer base which includes delivering services to niche players in addition to major MVNOs.

“We are here to deliver mobile services to a range of wholesale partners, particularly companies like Moose.”

“Refurbished handset sales are set to grow significantly over the next three years[i] so this represents a sound strategic approach from Moose Mobile,” Mr Castro said.

Dean Lwin, CEO Moose Mobile said, “The Moose model is about providing quality refurbished devices that are current and inexpensive, bundled with competitive pricing plans on a quality network”.

“Refurbished handsets are popular amongst first phone users as they provide parents and younger buyers access to reasonably current Android and non-Android devices at prices well below the cost of a new device.”

“By providing access to a SIM at the point-of-sale, Moose will be able to convert a once-off handset sale into a long standing customer,” Mr Lwin said.

Bundled with a SIM plan, Moose Mobile will deliver a seamless online experience, appealing to cost conscious youth buyers and their families.

Media contact:

Steve Batten

Optus Corporate Affairs
T: (02) 8082 7850

E: media@optus.com.au

[i] IDC report, Worldwide Used Smartphone Forecast – 2016-2020, IDC predicts that the market for used smartphones will grow from 81.3 million devices in 2015 to 222.6 million units in 2020.