EDITOR'S NOTE

Good afternoon,

Optus has coughed up unknown tens of millions to double its 3G spectrum in capital cities.

The telco used the acquisition as a platform to seek assurances from the Government that it would finalise major spectrum policy decisions as a matter of urgency.

For a Friday laugh, check out today's Crunch.

-- Brett Winterford

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