SOCCER

Optus app’s cup woes not demand-related

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Original article by Supratim Adhikari
The Australian – Page: 19 : 9-Aug-18

Optus will continue to pursue deals for live streaming of soccer matches despite the technical problems that marred its coverage of the FIFA World Cup. Optus CEO Allen Lew has attributed the problems with its Optus Sports app to "compatibility issues" rather than the impact of customer demand on its network. He adds that the app has undergone rigorous testing and describes it as "world class". Optus’s net profit after tax fell by 3.5 per cent to $154m in the June quarter, while operating revenue was six per cent higher than previously at $2.2bn.

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SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LTD, FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE (SBS), UNION EUROPEENNE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE, NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE

Optus moves to secure Champions League

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Original article by Max Mason
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 34 : 21-May-18

Optus is keen to acquire the Australian broadcasting rights to more overseas soccer competitions, after recently renewing its English Premier League deal. Optus CEO Allen Lew says Optus aims to be the local broadcaster of elite football, and he has signalled its interest in gaining the local rights to UEFA’s Champions League. Optus and Telstra are increasing their focus on content as a means of attracting and retaining customers, amid growing competition in the mobile telephone market.

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SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LTD, ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE, UNION EUROPEENNE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, WORLD CUP, BEIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA, SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE (SBS), TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED – ASX TLS, TPG TELECOM LIMITED – ASX TPM, FOXTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD, SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED