Optus Hands Back World Cup Games

Optus, a telecommunications company in Australia, faced significant backlash after its system failed during the World Cup broadcast, which it had acquired exclusive rights to for 39 matches. The failure led to public outrage, including from the Prime Minister, and forced Optus to apologize and offer compensation. SBS, a traditional broadcaster, regained the rights to show the group games. Optus is working to rebuild its reputation and may return for the knockout stages.

What was the main issue faced by Optus during the World Cup broadcast?

• Lack of advertising

• Poor commentary

• Technical system failure

• Insufficient sports rights

Which match's broadcast failure led to widespread criticism of Optus?

• Germany vs. Mexico

• Australia vs. France

• Brazil vs. Switzerland

• Uruguay vs. Egypt

What was the arrangement between SBS and Optus regarding the World Cup matches?

• SBS had exclusive rights to all matches

• Optus had exclusive rights to 39 matches

• Optus only broadcasted the finals

• Both shared equal rights to all matches

How did the Australian Prime Minister respond to the Optus broadcast issues?

• He summoned the Optus CEO for an explanation

• He ignored the situation

• He offered government support to Optus

• He praised Optus for their efforts

What compensation did Optus offer to its customers after the broadcast failure?

• Free merchandise

• Discounted future subscriptions

• Refunds and free access to Optus Sports

• Exclusive World Cup content