Northern Territory government awards Optus mutiple mobile and satellite contracts

Optus has been awarded multiple contracts to supply mobile and satellite communications services to the Northern Territory (NT) Government. Under the terms of the three-year agreement, all NT Government agencies can procure the full suite of Optus mobile voice and data services, including mobile broadband, as well as Optus Thuraya mobile satellite services for voice coverage in remote areas.

The NT Government’s existing fleet includes more than 7000 mobile and 600 satellite phone services. This follows a comprehensive tender process in support of the Northern Territory Government’s ICT sourcing program. Worth approximately $100 million per annum, the sourcing program covers the procurement of whole-of-government ICT services, including telecommunication carrier services, data networks (WAN and LAN), voice communications (fixed and mobile), workstation services, messaging, videoconferencing, help desk services and internet services.

Mark Williamson, Director of Northern Region Sales at Optus, said the company was pleased to have been awarded the contracts and is well placed to supply the NT Government with mobile and satellite solutions.

“Combining Thuraya satellite services with our 3G Dual Band mobile network will allow NT Government agencies to mobilise their workforce while staff working and living in remote areas can stay connected,” Williamson said.

The contract win follows an extensive investment by Optus to boost its mobile network coverage in both metro regional areas, bringing more choice and competition to business and consumers. “In the last financial year, Optus added 600 mobile sites across Australia, activating new sites in areas such as Lambells Lagoon, Humpty Doo South and Malak,” Williamson said.