Optus connects 5G network across Busselton region

Residents across Busselton, Augusta and Margaret River are among the first in regional Australia to be connected to Optus’ 5G network. Optus 5G was activated on eight sites in the Busselton region on Thursday, providing “fast speeds and improved coverage” for locals in Yalyalup, Capel East, Port Geographe, Ambergate East, and Busselton. Optus’ 4G sites will continue to serve the community and local general manager Dave Morrissey said Optus was committed to giving customers in the Busselton region access to “great mobile coverage and fast internet”. “Local businesses and customers in the region will soon notice the positive impacts of Optus 5G connectivity as the roll-out continues over the coming months,” he said. “The improved connectivity for Busselton and surrounding areas will bring significant benefits, including faster data speeds and wider 5G mobile coverage as more 5G sites are turned on, helping the community to stay better connected. “In today’s business world where AI and automation is increasing, 5G will help local businesses continue to make more informed decisions and personalise offerings as customers’ needs evolve.” Locals can visit the Optus store in Busselton Central Shopping Centre as the telco plans to “accelerate” its 5G roll-out in the regions, taking the number of 5G sites in regional Australia to 1500 by the end of 2028 and 2444 by the end of 2030.