What FeeniX Communications does

FeeniX Communications (legal name: Feenix Communications) is a privately held, Auckland-headquartered wholesale telecommunications platform founded in October 2015 by New Zealand telco-industry veterans. The company owns and operates a purpose-built, multi-carrier national and international network — built on Nokia carrier-grade equipment with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) — that aggregates fibre backbones from Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and Kordia for path diversity, with transit extensions into Australia and the United States via Tier 1 providers. Customer-facing service ports include Ethernet (Layer 2) services, ISP/IP Transit, UFB Connect inter-LFC backhaul, MPLS WAN, colocation across 17 New Zealand On Net Data Centres, wholesale SIP voice trunking, managed DDoS protection with cloud scrubbing, accredited Radware security distribution, direct cloud interconnections (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud, Oracle OCI/TEAM), and — added via a SAT.ONE partnership — OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity.

The commercial model is wholesale-only: Feenix sells network capacity to Internet Service Providers, Retail Service Providers, and Systems Integrators that rebrand and resell those services to their own end customers. Revenue is generated through recurring subscription contracts (wholesale network services and cloud connectivity), managed-services retainers (DDoS, 24x7 NOC), and colocation rental; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The Feenix Portal is the operational centrepiece — a proprietary automation engine that exposes visual network design, real-time order tracking, dynamic bandwidth allocation, and self-service provisioning through a unified front-end that abstracts the underlying multi-carrier and multi-cloud supply chain. Day-to-day operational assurance is delivered by an ITIL-compliant 24x7 Network Operating Centre in Auckland, with field service performed by Kordia.

The company operates with a small headcount (11–50 employees), maintains a secondary office in Wellington, and has not disclosed any external funding rounds, parent-company ownership, or revenue figures. Leadership comprises Tia Cashmore (General Manager Wholesale) and Jaco Du Plessis (Chief Technical Officer); commercial contact channels route through both executives. Geographic operating scope is officially New Zealand, Australia and the United States, with a self-claimed global footprint enabled by the OneWeb satellite portal network. The stack position is best described as a wholesale carrier's carrier / aggregator for downstream ISPs and integrators rather than a retail telco.

Name

FeeniX Communications

Legal name

Feenix Communications

Website

https://feenix.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FeeniX Communications is a New Zealand wholesale telecommunications platform providing ISPs, retail service providers, and integrators with multi-carrier network infrastructure, SDN/NFV-based services, and automated provisioning via Nokia technology since 2015.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Network Services: Feenix operates as a wholesale telecommunications platform providing network infrastructure and services that can be configured and sold as own-network offerings by retail customers. Services include Ethernet, MPLS WAN, ISP services, UFB Connect, Colocation, SIP Voice, and DDoS protection.
2. Managed Services: Fully managed DDoS services, cloud scrubbing, and 24x7 NOC support provided as recurring managed service contracts
3. Colocation Services: Sub-rack rental of rack space in exchanges and data centres throughout New Zealand, enabling service providers to host equipment and connect to Feenix network
4. Cloud Connectivity Services: Direct cloud interconnections including AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, Oracle FastConnect, with various connection models (Hosted Connection, Virtual Interface, Dedicated Direct Connection)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

FeeniX Communications operates a wholesale telecommunications platform providing national and international network services that ISPs, Retail Service Providers, and Systems Integrators can configure and sell as their own branded offerings. The portfolio combines Ethernet, MPLS WAN, IP Transit, UFB Connect, Colocation, SIP Voice, Direct Cloud Connectivity, Managed DDoS, and LEO satellite services delivered over a purpose-built Nokia-powered multi-carrier network with SDN/NFV. The proprietary Feenix Portal provides automated visual network design, real-time order tracking, dynamic bandwidth allocation, and self-service provisioning to compress partners' time-to-revenue.

Product overview

Feenix Communications operates as a telecommunications wholesale platform offering a comprehensive suite of network services. The portfolio is built around the Feenix Network (a purpose-built, fully diverse multi-carrier intelligent network using Nokia technology with SDN/NFV capabilities) and the Feenix Portal (central automation engine for visual design, order management, and dynamic bandwidth allocation). Core services include Ethernet Layer 2 connectivity, ISP/IP Transit services with DDoS protection, UFB Connect for Local Fibre Company interconnectivity, MPLS WAN for hybrid networking, Colocation at 17 data centres, and SIP Voice trunking. Additional services encompass Cloud Connection (direct connectivity to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle OCI), Managed DDoS Services with cloud scrubbing, Radware security distribution, and Sat.One LEO/MEO/GEO satellite services. The platform targets service providers and ISPs seeking to resell network services under their own brand without building infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Feenix Network Purpose-built, fully diverse and multi-carrier intelligent network using Nokia carrier-grade technology with Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualisation (NFV), designed as a wholesale platform that can be configured and resold by ISPs and service providers as their own network services.
• Feenix Portal Self-service automation engine that combines FeeniX's technology and business processes, enabling partners to visually design bespoke networks, price and order services, track orders in real time, and dynamically allocate bandwidth within seconds.
• Ethernet Services Layer 2 services providing low latency symmetrical connections between locations over the FeeniX purpose-built MPLS network, delivered over business-grade fibre to IEEE Ethernet and MEF standards, for ISPs and service providers to resell.
• Internet Service Provider (IP Transit) High-speed symmetrical Internet and national/international IP Transit services delivered at locally handed over ports via trusted Tier 1 providers in New Zealand, Australia and the United States, with built-in DDoS mitigation and cloud scrubbing for ISPs and service providers.
• UFB Connect Linking service providing internetwork connectivity between Local Fibre Companies' Points of Interconnect via the FeeniX backhaul, enabling Retail Service Providers and integrators to expand their network footprint without building or owning nationwide fibre infrastructure.
• MPLS WAN Application-aware differentiated services combining Ethernet and Internet VPN into hybrid networks, connectable to cloud service providers and ISP services for reliable, flexible customer connectivity for resale by ISPs and service providers.
• Colocation Secure environmentally controlled sub-rack rental services across major city centres and regional towns in New Zealand, enabling service providers to host equipment and directly connect to the FeeniX network at 17 On Net Data Centres.
• SIP Voice Services Wholesale SIP Phone and Trunking platform for ISPs and service providers that lets end users access flexible and cost-optimised voice plans, purchasable in any increment.
• Cloud Connection Cloud interconnect offering delivering Hybrid Cloud, MultiCloud and Cloud-to-Cloud connectivity, with direct connections to Azure ExpressRoute (Auckland), AWS Direct Connect and Google Cloud (Sydney), plus interconnections to Equinix (SY4 Sydney, ME1 Melbourne) and Global Switch, and Oracle OCI via FastConnect (SmartPath/PrivateLane).
• Managed DDoS Services Fully managed DDoS service providing locally delivered cloud solution with onsite integration platform for early detection and mitigation, including Secure Internet, Cloud Scrubbing, Standard Protection Playbooks, Out-of-Path on-demand and Inline always-on protection, for ISPs, service providers and enterprises.
• Radware Distribution Services Accredited distribution of Radware On Premise, Hybrid and Cloud solutions including Anti-DDoS, Cloud WAF, Bot Manager, API Protection, Alteon Integrated (Appwall), and Kubernetes WAF, with access to the Radware DDoS Emergency Response Team, enabling partners to build their own network and application security environment.
• Sat.One Satellite Services Wholesale business-grade LEO satellite services delivered via the OneWeb constellation (648 satellites) in partnership with Sat.One, providing high-speed, low-latency internet throughout New Zealand and territories, supplemented by MEO and GEO connectivity across 43 globally distributed ground stations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced time-to-revenue through automated provisioning tools
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NokiacoreTechnology or IntegrationFeenix Network built using Nokia carrier-grade technology as the foundational network infrastructure. Nokia provides the core network equipment and technology platform that enables SDN and NFV capabilities.
• SparkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpark provides multi-carrier fibre infrastructure on the Feenix backbone network, enabling path diversity and network resilience.
• VodafonecoreTechnology or IntegrationVodafone provides multi-carrier fibre infrastructure on the Feenix backbone network for path diversity.
• ChoruscoreTechnology or IntegrationChorus provides multi-carrier fibre infrastructure on the Feenix backbone network.
• KordiacoreTechnology or IntegrationKordia provides multi-carrier fibre infrastructure on the backbone and also serves as Feenix's field service partner for on-site support and equipment maintenance throughout New Zealand.
• RadwarecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFeenix is an accredited distributor of Radware On Premise, Hybrid and Cloud Solutions including Anti DDoS, Cloud WAF, Bot Manager, API Protection, and Kubernetes WAF. Feenix can help partners create their own network and application security environment.
• SAT.ONEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeenix partners with SAT.ONE to provide wholesale, business-grade LEO satellite services via OneWeb constellation throughout New Zealand and territories. Feenix establishes direct connections from Sydney.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationFeenix provides AWS Direct Connect services enabling dedicated network connections from customer premises to AWS. Available connection models include Hosted Connection, Virtual Interface, and Dedicated Direct Connection.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationFeenix provides Azure ExpressRoute connectivity enabling private connections to Microsoft cloud services including Azure and Microsoft 365. Connections available in Auckland via Azure ExpressRoute and in Sydney via Azure.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationAs Oracle and TEAM Cloud Partners, Feenix provides direct connectivity to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in New Zealand through two FastConnect models: SmartPath (managed L3) and PrivateLane (direct L2).
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationFeenix provides direct connectivity to Google Cloud via Sydney location.
• EquinixcoreTechnology or IntegrationFeenix provides direct interconnections to Equinix data centres (SY4 in Sydney, ME1 in Melbourne) for hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity.
• TEAM CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationFeenix is a trusted TEAM Cloud Partner providing businesses with direct connectivity to Oracle TEAM Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in New Zealand.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kordia: NZ-based network operator and wholesale telecommunications provider. Directly comparable to Feenix in providing wholesale fibre, managed network services, and inter-carrier connectivity, and is simultaneously both a partner (provides fibre backbone and field service) and a competitor to Feenix.

Broad incumbents

• Vocus Group (now part of Macquarie): Australia/NZ wholesale and enterprise telecommunications operator with fibre, data centre, and wholesale dark fibre offerings. Overlaps with Feenix's wholesale Ethernet, MPLS, and colocation services across the same trans-Tasman geography.
• Spark Wholesale: Wholesale arm of Spark NZ, providing national fibre, interconnect, and IP transit to RSPs and integrators. Directly comparable in product set (Ethernet, UFB interconnect, IP transit) but with materially larger scale and balance sheet than Feenix.
• Vodafone NZ Wholesale (One NZ): Wholesale division of One NZ (formerly Vodafone NZ) offering fibre interconnect and carrier services to ISPs and RSPs. Comparable in fibre backbone and interconnect offerings, and is also a Feenix backbone partner.
• Chorus NZ: Owner/operator of New Zealand's majority of fibre infrastructure (UFB) and a key wholesale partner to RSPs. Comparable in fibre interconnect and UFB backhaul offerings to ISPs, and is also a Feenix backbone fibre provider.

Regional players

• 2degrees: NZ mobile and fixed-line carrier with wholesale and business service offerings. Comparable in NZ-focused wholesale telco positioning and target RSP/enterprise customer base, but with a much larger retail mobile business.
• CallPlus / Slingshot (now part of Vocus Group): NZ-based ISP and wholesale-adjacent service provider serving residential and SMB markets. Comparable as an NZ-focused retail/wholesale ISP customer profile that could leverage a wholesale platform like Feenix.
• Enable Networks: Local fibre company serving Christchurch and surrounding regions with wholesale UFB services. Comparable as a NZ wholesale fibre provider and a potential partner or customer in Feenix's UFB Connect proposition.
• Northpower Fibre: Local fibre company in Whangarei/Northland providing wholesale UFB services to RSPs. Comparable regional wholesale fibre role in the NZ ecosystem that intersects with Feenix's UFB Connect inter-POI service.

Others

• Radware: Global cybersecurity vendor providing DDoS, WAF, bot management, and API protection. Directly comparable as the underlying OEM whose products Feenix distributes as managed services, and the closest analogue to Feenix's managed security portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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