Topic: Optus

Ericsson and Optus have partnered to trial a new AI model that predicts whether a device on a frequency layer is also within coverage of another frequency in 5G Standalone networks. As the first collaboration of its kind between Ericsson and an operator, this solution enables the network to make decisions faster and with greater accuracy, supporting smoother connections and better performance for customers.

The recent nationwide outage at Optus - on 18th September 2025, Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider, was more than a temporary service interruption; it was...