Singtel's Optus acquires spectrum in Australia

Singapore

SINGAPORE Telecommunication's Australian unit Optus has acquired a variety of new metropolitan licences for customers in the 2300 MHz and 3500 MHz spectrum bands for A$6.5 million (S$6.7 million).

Optus, which provides telecommunications services for individuals and businesses in Australia, won two 2300MHz lots in Sydney and Melbourne, and three 3500MHz lots in Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.