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Optus & Uber team up to deliver phones in an hour

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5 years ago

July 30, 2021

Aussie telco, Optus has teamed up with Uber in an exciting new way

The telco will start using tech giant, Uber to provide new mobile phones to people’s homes within an hour after ordering them.

The delivery app will distribute new phones ordered by Optus customers as part of a major shift within the telco to focus on experiences for customers when they are not inside stores.

Optus’ managing director of revenue and marketing, Matt Williams, confirmed the exiting partnership, stating that it was the final part of the company’s plans to make the customer experience fast and digitally-led.

“The thing that really distinguishes this is the Uber Eats-style instant gratification.”
Optus’ managing director of revenue and marketing, Matt Williams,

Optus, the second biggest telco in Australia, says its hopeful the new order placement method will attract new customers, and be a favourite with current clients too.

“This is all about lifting the bar in terms of delivering a service that currently doesn’t exist,”

Optus confirmed the decision to work with Uber was not in response to the latest COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia, instead, a useful method to existing and new customers stuck at home.

Who can use the service?

Suburbs within 10 kilometres of Optus stores in Broadway, Paramatta and Miranda in Sydney, Bourke St Mall, Chadstone and Highpoint in Melbourne, and Brisbane’s Garden City, Springfield and Strathpine will be the first to have access to use the service.

Uber began as a ride-sharing company but has since expanded into alternative delivery services run by “Uber Eats.”

It also runs an app for carriers and shippers with freight and services for businesses.

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U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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11 hours ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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13 hours ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.

We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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3 days ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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