Optus is delivering innovative trials as part of the Alternative Voice Services Trial (AVST) agreement, leading the way in providing pioneering satellite voice technology with the Australian Federal Government to support rural and remote communities.
The pilot program is showcasing three Optus Satellite services that will provide high quality, reliable voice and data. Once deployed, Australians in rural and remote areas will have access to mobile services through satellites comparable in quality to that of traditional copper wires. This will open coverage up beyond the fixed line socket in the homestead to the surrounding paddocks giving Australians more options on how and where they connect.
The Optus Satellite services being trialled are: SatOffice Direct To Home Voice Over IP, Femto – 4G satellite backhaul, and SatOffice POP Wireless Access Loop for VoIP (see below). The three solutions are being tested separately across rural locations in South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, with Optus supplying all communication infrastructure, including satellite terminals and antennas, wireless equipment, handsfree handsets and mobile phones for the Femto Cell 4G site.
The three technologies are being trialled until May 2022.
Ben White, Optus Managing Director, Wholesale, Satellite and Strategy
As a pioneer in satellite solutions and a leading regional communications provider for Australia, Optus is delighted to work with the Federal Government to trial innovative options across our world class network. Through Optus’ unique combination of satellite and mobile infrastructure, we are able to remove the tyranny of distance when connecting customers with life-changing technology across regional Australia.
