A spokesperson for the telco confirmed with that the company was planning a wider launch of the service later this year, though Optus Mobile customers would be able to sign up without limitation immediately.

However, it appears plans for a fuller launch of the service were delayed.

In a letter purported to be sent to Optus resellers, the telco asked dealers to hold off on putting up promotional material for the product:

"The launch of Digital Life product Optus Smart Safe has been delayed until further notice," reads the bulletin. "Please do not sell the Optus Smart Safe bolt on until advised otherwise.

"Please do not display any of the Optus Smart Safe collateral until official launch of the product which is now to be advised."