Optus customers will start to experience the benefits of enhanced network capacity and an improved customer experience in regional areas across Australia from today with the official start of its network and spectrum sharing arrangement with TPG Telecom under the regional Multi-Operator-Core Network (MOCN) agreement.
The fast-tracked 5G network rollout under the MOCN agreement will significantly boost Optus network in regional areas and enable Optus to complete its 5G rollout two years earlier than originally planned.
The MOCN agreement also allows Optus to leverage additional spectrum to deliver better service quality to customers in regional Australia.
Optus has been dedicated to regional Australia for over three decades and regional customers and communities will benefit from Optus plans to accelerate 5G roll-out in the regions, fast-tracking the number of 5G sites in those areas to 1500 by the end of 2028 and 2,444 by the end of 2030.
Anthony Shiner, Managing Director, Customer Solutions at Optus said: "More Optus coverage cross Australia means more opportunities for our customers to connect with family, business clients, friends and other loved ones in their busy lives.
The fast-tracked 5G rollout allows us to enhance Optus coverage and capacity for our customers, ensuring they can stay connected with 5G in more places and enjoy a great mobile experience.
Optus 5G+ Delivers More 5G Coverage Across Australia Than Optus Standard 5G
As part of the broader 5G network rollout Optus is also delivering Optus 5G+[1], which provides up to five times more Optus 5G coverage across Australia compared to its standard 5G[2].
Optus 5G+ is standalone network infrastructure that provides broader coverage and greater capacity compared to its standard 5G. Built to enhance Optus existing 5G coverage, Optus 5G+ operates independently of 4G, and offers a better mobile experience for eligible customers.
