Spectrum win for Optus further enhances 5G network experience for Australians

• Optus secures four 3.7GHz lots in government spectrum auction.
• The new licences will provide better 5G network experience in the fastest growing areas of regional North NSW and South Qld, including the Gold Coast. 

Optus customers will benefit from an enhanced 5G network after securing 20MHz of mid-range 3.7GHz spectrum in the latest government auction.

Four spectrum lots for a total of $33.5 million across North NSW and South Queensland were won by Optus, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced today. 

These new spectrum licences add to Optus’ existing 35MHz holdings of 3.6GHz spectrum in this area and will enable Optus to offer improved 5G services to customers across the fastest growing areas of Australia.

With the 2032 Brisbane Olympics fast approaching, the new licences cover key tourist destination regions including the Gold Coast, Noosa, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Toowoomba, Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Tamworth.

The 3.7GHz licences will be valid for 20 years and will commence in 2024 and expire in 2044.

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Media Contact. 
Kathy Lipari 
Ph: (02) 9037 8179

media@optus.com.au