SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Pentanet Limited (ASX:5GG) has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Optus Mobile Pty Limited to deliver the NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming service to Optus customers.

Pentanet Limited remains the exclusive distributor of the NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming service in Australia.

This Agreement marks a significant milestone towards the Company’s goal of commercialising GeForce NOW with the introduction of Pentanet’s first large-scale wholesale partner.

Pentanet and Optus Mobile will work towards a program that enables enhanced experience for GeForce NOW users on Optus SubHub, with a specific focus on 5G and the GeForce NOW user management platform, CloudGG. The Agreement offers potential to accelerate growth for both partners.

Through this Agreement, GeForce NOW will be integrated into the Optus SubHub subscription management platform, enabling access for Optus’ customers in Australia.

Pentanet Managing Director Mr Stephen Cornish: “This is a big step towards solidifying our position in the gaming market, being the wholesale digital distribution channel for GeForce NOW in our territories. I’m looking forward to working closely with Optus and putting this game changing platform into the hands of new users.”

Optus Managing Director of Marketing and Revenue Matt Williams: “Our mission is to break down the barriers to gaming and offer our customers the freedom to play anywhere and anytime. Cloud gaming is an ideal example for 5G in the home and on the go, given the need for high speed, low latency connectivity, and we are excited that we will be able to offer that to our customers very soon.”