Speed & Streaming: The benefits of 5G today

As Optus 5G continues to roll out, 5G is becoming available in a growing number of Australian homes and its benefits make this next generation of home wireless internet a game-changer (sometimes quite literally!) Got a gamer in your family? You can break the news that 5G offers improved bandwidth, so multiple gamers can play at the same time. Know any keen video callers? They can say goodbye to glitchy video catch-ups. Are you a keen streamer, with Netflix, STAN, Apple TV and Amazon Prime on your main app page? Well buckle up, because 5G’s speedy streaming is already here. Check to see if you can get 5G here (not available in NT and TAS).  

Speed, indeed

There is clearly a need for speed, and - with 5G - speed is what you get. A recent poll by News.com.au found that over 57% of respondents were most excited about fast internet. With 5G, users can enjoy the benefit of a fast connection due to high capacity bandwidth. This means more data can be processed on 5G at quick speeds, getting a higher volume of information to you at a fast pace. There’s one simple rule when it comes to bandwidth - the bigger, the better. 5G offers a considerably bigger bandwidth than past technologies, giving 5G Home broadband users the ability to enjoy fast internet, stream or download movies with minimal waiting time and better-quality streaming experiences. You can say goodbye to watching that buffering wheel spin or that download percentage move at snail’s pace - 5G means you can download things fast. 

The Streaming of Tomorrow, Today

Streaming services have become synonymous with quality entertainment, with STAN, Netflix, Amazon Prime and the like producing some of the most riveting productions available. As these services take dominance in the entertainment space, so does the necessity for quality online streaming. The Optus 5G network is being designed to be end-to-end video optimised, with the 5G Video Experience Network providing seamless live streaming and video viewing. We’re talking the streaming abilities of tomorrow served up today in the form of fast, reliable viewing. With the increased bandwidth and faster service of 5G, you have access to a resilient connection that ensures you’re not interrupted by sudden glitches and untimely buffering. Best news is, this also extends to those streaming live sports. Check if you can get 5G here (not available in NT and TAS).

4K - The Ultimate Clarity 

So, you’re in the Optus 5G Home service area. You’ve got your high-speed connection, which means you’re experiencing bigger bandwidth that allows you more data. You’re already enjoying the seamless streaming capabilities of 5G, bringing you a better experience of online streaming in a new realm of reliability and resilience. What’s the next step? It’s time for you to enjoy your current 5G benefits in the crisp clarity of 4K, the highest quality video streaming currently available to most users. While many Aussie homes have TVs that offer 4K viewing capabilities, the networks providing their home internet can’t always support it. 5G Home allows viewers to enjoy the full 4K experience, with our bigger (and better!) bandwidth ensuring optimum viewing of your favourite entertainment. While the latest must-see series will stream with a newfound clarity in 4K, Optus 5G Home users will also have access to enhanced sport viewing to make it feel like you’re right there in the action. 

Tokyo Olympics, Euro 2020 and Beyond

News of 5G and its 4K benefits couldn’t be timelier, with a year of international sporting events lined up for 2020. To ensure 5G Home users are getting the most of their experience, Optus has joined forces with Seven Network and Fetch to offer a new pop-up 4K Ultra HD Linear Live streamed channel that will showcase the best premium live events from Seven’s coverage of the Olympic Games Tokyo. This will be available exclusively to Optus 5G Home users on Fetch Mighty set top boxes with Optus. In addition, Optus will launch 4K Ultra HD Live Football content on Optus Sport. This means 5G Home users will have access to selected games from the Euro 2020 tournament, the 2020/21 Champions League and the 2020/21 Premier League in stunning 4K Ultra HD Streaming quality. You’ll feel like you’re watching your favourite game from the sidelines thanks to the crisp details of 4K viewing on a speedy 5G network.