Optus (satellite)

This is a list of the satellites operated by Optus, an Australian telecommunications company. The satellite communications facility is located at Belrose on Sydney's Northern Beaches.[1] Optus' satellites are divided into 4 classes A, B, C and D. As of April 2014 it owns and operates Optus B3, Optus C1, Optus D1, Optus D2 and Optus D3. Optus A1, Optus A2, Optus A3 and Optus B1 satellites have been retired.[2] Optus has the largest network of satellites in Australia and New Zealand.[3]

On 2 February 2014, NBN Co of Australia chose Optus for a five-year contract to operate two purpose-built satellites (the Sky Muster satellites) to deliver high speed broadband across rural and remote Australia.[4][5]

  1. ^ Taylor, Josh (13 July 2011). "Optus satellite facility tour: photos". Slideshow. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  2. ^ "Satellite TV - For Caravans". Sattvkits.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
  3. ^ "The Optus Satellite Network". Optus.com.au. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
  4. ^ "National Broadband Network - Australia | NBN Co selects Optus to operate Long Term Satellites". NBN Co. 3 February 2014. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
  5. ^ "Optus to take control of NBN Co satellites". Theregister.co.uk. Retrieved 5 April 2014.