OPTUS NAMED 2018 SATELLITE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Satellite Small Cell in a Container solution recognised for excellence by Australian Communications Industry Awards

Optus has won the Satellite Provider of the Year award at Communications Alliance’s 2018 ACOMM Awards dinner.

Optus received the distinguished award for its Satellite Small Cell in a Container. Optus designed the standalone, autonomously-powered solution to extend the Optus mobile network, using Optus' satellite backhaul service, into remote regional and rural sites where other telecommunications facilities, infrastructure and power are unavailable.

Nick Leake, Acting Head of Satellite Networks, said Optus is committed to decreasing the digital divide in geographically challenging locations.

“We are investing significantly in regional and remote areas across Australia. Our Satellite Small Cell in a Container is a fantastic example of how Optus continues to innovate our satellite solutions to provide resilient mobile connectivity to communities in geographically challenging locations.”

Optus was the first in Australia to deliver satellite small cells, enabling 3G mobile coverage and extending the Optus mobile network into remote, rural and regional locations using Optus’ satellite backhaul service.

Mataranka National Park in the Northern Territory was the first site to benefit from the Satellite Small Cell in a Container, with ten additional sites in the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia currently being built, tested and rolled out.

Now it its 12^th year, the ACOMM Awards showcase industry achievements and recognise excellence among communications companies. Satellite Provider of the Year recognises excellence in the provision of satellite communications and satellite related products and services in Australia.

The 2018 Gala Awards Dinner took place on Wednesday, 29 August at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney. 

Nick Leake, Acting Head of Satellite Networks, accepts the award from John Stanton, CEO of Communications Alliance

The Optus Satellite Small Small Cell in a Container team: Rob Pesavento, Clinton Walker, Ashok Permalla, Jeremy Gallagher, Chris Meulman, Sivakumar Sandrasegaram

For further information:
Sally Oelerich
Optus Corporate Affairs
Tel (+612) 8082 7850
media@optus.com.au