Optus

Singtel-owned Optus outage in Australia: 35,000 customers still affected, advised to restart phones

Public news service ABC said that 220,000 Optus customers were initially affected by the outage earlier on Feb 9.

Singtel-owned Optus’ mobile service outage affects about 120,000 users in Australia: Local media

Public news service ABC said that 220,000 Optus customers were initially affected by the outage earlier on Feb 9.

Optus restores nbn broadband services across Brisbane, other parts of Queensland, says telco

About 95,000 customers in Brisbane and other parts of Queensland, Australia, faced an outage on Dec 3.

Singtel’s Optus suffers call outage, vandalism blamed

Optus said an “aerial fibre break” could be the cause of the outage, which was being investigated.

Australia’s TPG Telecom links customer’s death to outdated Samsung phone

The incident comes just two months after two back-to-back emergency call outages at Optus affected thousands and were linked to the death of four people.

Market Insights

Singtel rises on higher earnings, special dividend; all eyes on Yangzijiang Maritime listing

Singtel reported net underlying profit of $1.35 billion for the first half ended Sept 30, up 14 per cent from the same period a year ago.

Singtel raises full-year guidance with 6-month profit of $3.4b, strong show from Australian unit Optus

Singtel’s Australian unit Optus posted a 27 per cent jump in earnings before interest and taxes at A$283 million (S$241 million).

Australian telcos agree to ‘stress-test’ networks after Optus outage

Optus Chief Executive Officer Stephen Rue arrives at Parliament House in Canberra for a meeting with Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells on Oct 7, 2025. PHOTO: EPA

PM Lawrence Wong offers condolences to families of Optus outage victims

PM Lawrence Wong expressed his condolences during an interview with Australian broadcaster ABC.

Singtel pledges support for troubled Optus, says transformation ‘will take time’

On the financial front, Singtel has pumped billions of dollars into Optus.

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