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Singtel ‘exploring all options’ on Optus but rules out full sale
Singaporean telco Singtel is considering disposing of a significant stake in its Australian business Optus to a Canadian private equity firm, but plans for a full sale have been vehemently denied by the firm.
Optus bolsters Fifa Women’s World Cup commitment with sponsorship deal
Fifa has announced that Optus has become a sponsor of the upcoming 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
Optus secures five-match Women’s FA Cup deal
Australian telco Optus has secured a five-match deal for rights to the Women’s FA Cup. The telco will broadcast live coverage of the matches on its subscription streaming service Optus Sport.
Optus adds play-off tournament rights to Women’s World Cup offering
Australian telco Optus has secured rights to the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup play-off tournament, which begins in New Zealand on Saturday.
Optus to broadcast Supercoppa Italiana
Australian telco Optus has acquired rights to the 2023 edition of Italian club competition the Supercoppa Italiana
Optus to cover New Zealand friendlies ahead of Fifa Women’s World Cup
Australian telco Optus has bolstered its coverage of women’s football by acquiring rights to five international friendly matches ahead of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
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Optus Sport recruits Foxtel director of content strategy Rees
Optus has recruited Howard Rees from Australian pay-TV operator Foxtel in the newly created role of head of Optus Sport, the telco’s sports subscription streaming service.
Seven lands Australia’s free-to-air Women’s World Cup package
Australian commercial broadcaster Seven has sealed a deal for free-to-air rights to the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, which Australia is co-hosting with New Zealand.
Optus adds DFB-Pokal competitions to football line-up
Australian telecoms operator Optus has further enhanced its football portfolio by acquiring rights to German knockout cup competitions the DFB-Pokal and DFB-Pokal Frauen
Seven ‘close’ to deal with Optus for Women’s World Cup free-to-air rights
Australian free-to-air broadcaster Seven is close to finalising a sublicensing agreement with telecoms operator Optus for the rights to selected matches from the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, according t…
Barty named ‘chief of inspiration’ as part of Optus tie-up
Australian telecoms operator Optus has announced a content and endorsement agreement with three-time tennis grand slam winner Ashleigh Barty that will see her assume the title of ‘chief of inspiration’.
Optus swells football portfolio with LaLiga rights acquisition
Australian telecoms operator Optus has acquired exclusive rights to Spain’s LaLiga in a 'multi-year' contract.
Optus scores rights to Euro 2024
Australian telecoms operator Optus has acquired rights to the 2024 Uefa European Championship
Optus Sport renews Uefa national team rights
Australian telco Optus has renewed its rights for the Uefa European Qualifiers and Nations League for the 2022-23 to 2025-26 cycle
Optus makes first change to pricing strategy for sports streaming service
Australian telco Optus has announced price increases for its sports subscription streaming service, Optus Sport.
From August 1, Optus Sport’s new subscription price will be A$24.99 ($17.96/€16.69)
Optus acquires rights for Women’s FA Cup final
Telco Optus has acquired the exclusive rights in Australia for next week's Women's FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City
Head of streaming television and content Dimopoulos departs Optus
Corin Dimopoulos, executive head of streaming television and content at Optus, is to leave the Australian telecoms operator
Optus follows WSL renewal with Women’s FA Cup final coverage
Australian telco Optus has built on its coverage of English women’s football by acquiring the rights to the 2021 Women’s FA Cup final.