In a world where staying connected is more important than ever, Optus has stepped up with the Living Network, a suite of innovative digital tools designed to enhance your mobile and internet experience.
Launched with the goal of giving customers more control over their services, the Optus Living Network offers features that extend beyond traditional telecom services, bringing flexibility, security, and efficiency to your fingertips.
What Is The Optus Living Network?
The Optus Living Network is a dynamic and constantly evolving platform that integrates multiple network features into one digital hub, allowing Optus customers to manage their mobile and internet services in real-time.
Designed for both personal and business use, it introduces new ways to interact with your network, giving you tools that help you take charge of your connectivity, enhance your security, and make the most of your Optus services.
Core Features of The Living Network
The Optus Living Network includes a host of features that aim to improve everyday life for its users, ranging from network management to enhanced security.
Here’s a breakdown of its core offerings:
Network Pulse
Network Pulse allows customers to monitor the health of the Optus network in real-time, giving updates on current performance and any known outages in your area.
It also provides personalized tips to improve your connection, making it easy for you to optimise your network usage and troubleshoot issues before they become problematic.
This is a great tool to ensure you don’t waste time chatting to customer support, for outages that are already reported.
Mobile Turbocharge
If you’re ever in need of a quick boost to your mobile data speeds, Mobile Turbocharge gives you the option to temporarily supercharge your connection.
Perfect for when you need faster internet for downloads or streaming, this feature is a game-changer for people who find themselves frequently using their data during peak periods.
Internet Turbocharge
Similar to Mobile Turbocharge, Internet Turbocharge allows you to increase the speed of your home internet connection when you need it most.
This feature is designed for those who work from home or stream high-quality content, ensuring your internet remains seamless when it counts the most.
Pause
Pause offers a simple but powerful tool for households. With the tap of a button, you can pause internet access on selected devices.
Whether it’s time for family dinner or a digital detox, Pause gives you the control to disconnect for a while without switching off the entire network.
Simply set a timer for how long you want the Internet paused for, and the service will resume once the time has elapsed.
Scamwise
In the age of cyber threats, Scamwise steps in to protect you from fraudulent activities. This feature actively monitors for potential scam calls and messages, helping to block suspicious communications before they reach you.
It adds an extra layer of security to your network experience, giving peace of mind while keeping you connected.
This is a more recent technology that Optus has been working on, and customers are already reaping the benefits.
Wi-Fi Secure
Wi-Fi Secure is a feature that boosts the security of your home internet by monitoring your Wi-Fi network for unusual activity.
It detects unauthorized access and keeps your network safe from potential threats, allowing you to enjoy safer browsing without the need for additional security software.
Essentially it’s a network/WI-FI monitoring tool, that gives you the peace of mind that you WI-FI is secure and sound.
Features Now Removed (Advanced Calling)
One feature that was previously available but has since been removed from the Living Network is Advanced Calling.
This service allowed users to make high-definition calls over Wi-Fi in areas with poor mobile reception.
While this feature had its benefits, the evolving needs of customers and advancements in mobile coverage led Optus to phase it out, focusing on other features within the Living Network.
How It Provides Value for Money
The Optus Living Network goes beyond just providing standard telco services; it adds value by empowering you to take control of your mobile and internet experience.
With features like Network Pulse and Turbocharge, you’re able to optimize your connection based on your needs, while Scamwise and Wi-Fi Secure provide robust security against rising online threats.
The ease and flexibility these tools offer help you save both time and money, as you no longer need to purchase third-party apps or services to manage your network efficiently.
Additionally, many of these features are included in Optus plans at no extra cost, providing real value for money.
For anyone looking to maximise their telco experience without increasing their monthly bill, the Living Network delivers flexibility and security in a way that few other providers do.
While some features, like Advanced Calling, have been phased out, the platform continues to evolve, keeping up with customer demands and adding tremendous value to your Optus plan.
