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2001

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December 2001
22 Dec 2001 Optus working to restore mobile services and provide assistance to bush fire volunteers
21 Dec 2001 Optus launches international SMS for Christmas
13 Dec 2001 Optus makes Australia's first 3G calls
09 Dec 2001 Optus internet intrusion
05 Dec 2001 Optus positions for national satellite success
03 Dec 2001 Satellite technology will train country doctors
01 Dec 2001 Optus to take on Asia-Pacific with satellite business
 
November 2001
28 Nov 2001 Columbia TriStar joins Optus iTV trial
22 Nov 2001 Rural classrooms lead satellite revolution
17 Nov 2001 Optus playing a winner with games galore on GPRS
10 Nov 2001 Optus launches GPRS into retail for Christmas
08 Nov 2001 Results for the six months ended 30 September 2001
06 Nov 2001 'yes' Optus universally recognised
02 Nov 2001 SingTel buys 22.3 per cent of Telkomsel
 
October 2001
28 Oct 2001 Hutchison and Optus in mobile and fibre deals
27 Oct 2001 Advice to Orange GSM customers from Optus
27 Oct 2001 Optus to buy ComVergent's mobile operations
25 Oct 2001 Optus supports e-Summer Schools in NSW
24 Oct 2001 Micro Sector Shines In The Spotlight With The Optus Micro Business Of The Year Award
24 Oct 2001 Games Win on Digital Interactive TV
24 Oct 2001 Optus 'No Risk Switch' offer stands
23 Oct 2001 Optus wins $100 million St.George deal
23 Oct 2001 SingTel Australia completes acquisition of Optus
17 Oct 2001 TVMates seeks Australians lonely in the lounge
09 Oct 2001 Interactive summer escape with MasterCard and Optus
06 Oct 2001 'Win Through' Cost Measures
04 Oct 2001 Optus appoints new head of Mobile division
 
September 2001
28 Sep 2001 MNP working well
28 Sep 2001 f2 Joins Optus Interactive TV Trial
25 Sep 2001 Optus wins in coverage performance results
25 Sep 2001 Optus wins IBM mobile deal
25 Sep 2001 Big customers say 'yes' to Optus MNP offers
23 Sep 2001 Optus offers no risk switch for MNP
21 Sep 2001 Optus ready for MNP
18 Sep 2001 Optus takes control of Excite@Home Australia
11 Sep 2001 Telcos demand a fair go
11 Sep 2001 Executive returns to UK
03 Sep 2001 Optus wins major Federal Government contract
 
August 2001
29 Aug 2001 Optus, Seven Network, Pineapplehead & ICE Interactive deliver
28 Aug 2001 Optus realises national infrastructure vision
27 Aug 2001 Optus unveils MNP plans
17 Aug 2001 Optus initiates 'Operation Win Through'
15 Aug 2001 Optus says 'yes' to increased mobile coverage in NT
15 Aug 2001 Optus says 'yes' to increased mobile coverage in QLD
15 Aug 2001 Optus says 'yes' to increased mobile coverage in WA
15 Aug 2001 Optus says 'yes' to increased SA mobile coverage
15 Aug 2001 Optus says 'yes' to increased mobile coverage in VIC
03 Aug 2001 WAP helps win the war against crime
 
July 2001
25 Jul 2001 DSL provider warns businesses to beware
17 Jul 2001 Optus delivers Wireless Email to mobile users
11 Jul 2001 Optus wins nuclear monitoring role
03 Jul 2001 Optus extends online trading
03 Jul 2001 Optus provides new home for Mackay Ospreys
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June 2001
27 Jun 2001 Optus speeds broadband internet into NSW schools
21 Jun 2001 Optus and Curtin team for an e-Business future
20 Jun 2001 Optus and Gilat team on Australia's first two-way broadband satellite internet service
18 Jun 2001 Optus progresses interactive television trial
04 Jun 2001 Optus and One.Tel agree terms
01 Jun 2001 Optus rejects One.Tel Administrator comments
 
May 2001
31 May 2001 Optus Offer to One.Tel Customers
28 May 2001 Optus connects remote communities in Territory
23 May 2001 Optus broadcasts SMS for business
21 May 2001 Optus takes a 'yes you can' approach
17 May 2001 Optus win strengthens Australian role in global e-Procurement
15 May 2001 New Australasian broadband cable proposal to meet regional demand
15 May 2001 Optus World's to become more than mobiles
10 May 2001 Strong Rise In Optus Profits
10 May 2001 Over 30,000 Australians in the Fast Lane with OptusNet cable
07 May 2001 Optus signs up to consumer codes
 
April 2001
30 Apr 2001 Australian websites receive accolades in ChildnetInternational Awards
27 Apr 2001 Cable & Wireless Optus, SAP, SAPMarkets and Commerce One team up to offer integrated e-Commerce solutions
25 Apr 2001 Optus announces dividend from Southern Cross
24 Apr 2001 Optus & Talisman in IP-transaction first
24 Apr 2001 Optus says 'yes' to increased mobile coverage
24 Apr 2001 Optus increases mobile coverage on South Coast
11 Apr 2001 Optus partners with CSC to increase delivery capability for Web Enabled services
11 Apr 2001 Businesses get broadband alternative with first competitive national DSL network completed
05 Apr 2001 OptusNet rewards customers with NetRollover
02 Apr 2001 Optus and Nokia to lead in 3G
 
March 2001
29 Mar 2001 South Australian Businesses get Competitive Broadband Access
29 Mar 2001 West Australian Businesses get Competitive Broadband Access
26 Mar 2001 Optus welcomes proposal from SingTel
22 Mar 2001 Optus satellite speeds internet into NT schools
22 Mar 2001 Optus wins national 3G licence
16 Mar 2001 Optus signs wholesale mobile deal with People Telecom
15 Mar 2001 XYZed Completes DSL Network Rollout in Two States
12 Mar 2001 Confirmation of Revised Proposals
12 Mar 2001 Confirmation of Revised Proposals
08 Mar 2001 Optus connects Westpac to business customers
01 Mar 2001 Optus solar power base station greens Elphinstone
 
February 2001
22 Feb 2001 New Channels for Optus Television
13 Feb 2001 Cable & Wireless Optus and Authentic8.com develop online security service
12 Feb 2001 OptusNet fastest growing ISP
08 Feb 2001 Optus wins ABC digital TV satellite deal
08 Feb 2001 Optus confirms expressions of interest
 
January 2001
29 Jan 2001 Optus Television to broadcast 2001 NRL season
25 Jan 2001 Optus provides R&D funding at NTU
18 Jan 2001 Cable & Wireless Optus first with business grade ADSL
10 Jan 2001 Optus to seek court ruling on accounting issue
05 Jan 2001 Optus delivers record mobile numbers
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