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• Paul O’Sullivan looks back at 20 years of Optus

  It was 20 years ago on November 19, 1991, when Optus was granted its carrier licence. Since then, the telecommunications company has survived many ups and downs.
  

• Optus couldn't wait for NBN Co WBA to release its pricing

  Optus has announced NBN mainland pricing for consumers only, choosing to forge ahead without a finalised wholesale broadband agreement (WBA) with NBN Co as the process was taking “longer than initially envisaged”.

• Optus loses government and corporate affairs head

  Optus has lost its director of government and corporate affairs, Maha Krishnapillai, following his resignation from the position for personal reasons.

• Telstra to sell BlackBerry Bold 9900

  Telstra has broken Optus’ exclusive hold on the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and is set to release the phone from November 1, 2011 on its NextG network.
  

• Telstra details iPhone 4S pricing

  Telstra has joined the raft of other Australian telcos to announce pricing and availability for the iPhone 4S ahead of its launch on 14 October.

• NextDC flicks switch on Brisbane data centre

  NextDC (ASX:NXT) has received building certification for its Brisbane data centre, and expects customers to start using the facility within weeks

• Optus, Vodafone unveil iPhone 4S pricing

  Optus and Vodafone have released detailed pricing information for Apple’s iPhone 4S, which will be available in Australia from 14 October.

• In pictures: Huawei's mobile broadband truck

  Telecommunications company, Huawei, showcases its LTE network in a shipping container

• Optus to launch 4G and revamp 3G

  Optus has flagged a $500 million investment in its mobile network, with plans to both upgrade its 3G network and roll out a new 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network.

• Optus calls for NBN content sharing standards

  Optus chief executive, Paul O'Sullivan, has urged the federal government to create sharing provisions for digital content services provided over the National Broadband Network (NBN).

• Optus offers mobile security for SMBs

  Optus has launched OfficeApps Mobile Security for small and medium businesses (SMBs), enabling customers to wipe, lock or reset passwords on mobile devices.

• RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860 and BlackBerry Bold 9900 launching on Optus

  Optus will become the first carrier to offer the BlackBerry Torch 9860 and the BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone handsets when they go on sale on 1 September.

• Optus releases femtocell mobile 3G 'base station'

  Optus has released a portable 3G “hot spot” based on femtocell technology that can be used by its mobile service customers to get full coverage in areas without a regular base station nearby.

• Optus cuts IT help desk costs by 60 per cent

  Optus has slashed its IT help desk costs by 60 per cent after rolling out self-service security software.

• Optus pens $30m contract with Sydney Water

  State water authority, Sydney Water, has penned a four-year managed services contract worth almost $30 million with Optus for the delivery of a whole-of-business telecommunications service.