In what has been a painful wait Optus finally confirmed (internally) that they are going to carry the Galaxy Nexus. Due in store on or around the 20th of December for FREE, that’s right FREE on the $79 Business Cap (24 month contract). If they hold true to previous form, the phone will be available to general consumers shortly after the Dec 20th release.

Great news for people (much like me) who have been waiting for the carriers to offer the phone on a contracted term because the $800 price tag is a bit steep!
The even better news is now that Optus have blinked in the Galaxy Nexus staring war, others are sure to follow suit quite soon.