Optus 3G Phones

The second largest telecommunications company in Australia, SingTel Optus Pty Limited trades under the Optus brand. Optus is Singapore Telecommunications' wholly owned subsidiary.

Optus is engaged in telecommunications business, main products and services of which are fixed telephony, mobile telephony, cable television, Internet access, leased lines and data transmission.

Optus History

Optus can trace its history back to 1981 when the government-owned telecommunications company AUSSAT Pty Limited was founded. Due to losses, the government sold AUSSAT to Optus Communications. The new company was geared to compete with Telecom Australia (now known as Telstra), which was then owned by the government.

After it was privatised, AUSSAT was named Optus. It rose to prominence when it offered cheaper long distance rates than its main competition Telecom Australia.

Part-owner Cable and Wireless bought out other member of the consortium and renamed the company Cable and Wireless Optus. Then, in 2002, SingTel took over Cable and Wireless Optus and named the company SingTel Optus Pty Ltd.

Optus 3G Phones

To keep pace with the other major telecommunications companies in Australia, Optus forged a joint venture with another telecommunications company in Australia to put up a Optus 3G phones mobile network. In 2005, it launched its Optus 3G phones mobile services, which initially covered Canberra, and soon spread to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane's central business district and airport, Adelaide airport and Perth airport.

Optus 3G phones are powered by Optus 3G technology. The Optus 3G technology provides Optus 3G phones with greater network coverage and enhanced mobile phone services. Using Optus 3G phones, you can enjoy from the high-speed data transmission, wireless Internet access, video calls and voicemails among others.

These Optus 3G phones are powered by 3G SIM card manufactured and distributed by Optus. Different 3G mobile phone brands compose the wide range of Optus 3G phones. To eliminate compatibility issues, these mobile brands were tested to meet the requirements set of Optus 3G phones.

In order to experience the full capacity of Optus 3G, you must get an Optus 3G network coverage and a compatible Optus 3G phones. Once you have met these requirements, you can enjoy the different Optus 3G phones features.

Prices of Optus 3G phones vary depending on the brand name, model and phone features and capabilities.

Features of Optus 3G Phones

Optus 3G network inroduces Optus Zoo, one of the key features of Optus 3G phones. Using the Optus Zoo, you will be able to download ringtones, wallpapers, games, news, sports and weather updates.

MyZooNow is another feature of Optus 3G phones. Using this service, you will be able to choose the content you want - ringtones, sports, news and entertainment - and they will be automatically updated in your Optus 3G phones.

If you dig mobile instant messaging, Optus 3G phones can give you that and more. You can chat online with your friends using your Optus 3G phones.

The FindA feature of Optus 3G phones allows you to access detailed maps and directories. You will be able to use maps or detailed instructions that will help you get you to your destination.

MyStatus is another Optus 3G phones' features. It will allow you to see the status of the people you agreed to share status with; thereby, you can see who's available before you place your call.