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Publish Date : 15-Oct-2018

While the majority of mobile network coverage is provided by traditional mobile towers and rooftop sites, small cell technology, mounted on utility poles and other structures, offers a flexible alternative to traditional mobile towers and provides additional in-fill network coverage and capacity to targeted and congested areas.

The initial program of work begins with the deployment of small cell sites around Australia over the next 12 months.

Quotes attributable to Con Kourtis, General Manager, Telecommunications

Weve been building our wireless capability over the past year and are delighted that Optus has entrusted us to expand and enhance their mobile network. Our teams will work with Optus to select and safely deploy small cell technologies nationally.

This new partnership builds on the 10-plus years of experience we have working alongside Optus to operate and maintain its HFC and optic fibre network across Australia.

Quotes attributable to John Gidis, Acting Managing Director, Services

This contract is a strong endorsement of our capability to deliver wireless networks safely and on time. The small cell rollout will complement existing network infrastructure already delivering mobile services in Australia.

Lendleases Services business is a specialist maintenance and asset management contractor that provides services not only for telecommunications but also our roads water, clean energy, power and industrial sectors.

Quotes attributable to Lambo Kanagaratnam, Optus VP Network Deployment

We are investing significantly to strengthen and broaden our mobile network coverage and this agreement with Lendlease will play a key role in supporting our small cell rollout.

Optus is well established as a provider of mobile network services, and we are continuing to expand and innovate to provide an exceptional mobile network experience for our customers across the country.

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