Embattled telco Optus will let SBS continue to broadcast World Cup soccer matches as it struggles to overcome technical issues that have beset its attempt to stream games to its customers.
Optus chief executive Allen Lew said on Wednesday the company "deeply regretted" service had not been up to the standard expected and would allow SBS to broadcast all games until the end of the group stage of the tournament.
Mr Lew said the thousands of customers who had paid for the service would now have their $15 fee refunded.
