IPSTAR
IPSTAR Broadband is an Australian retail service provider that has been reselling nbn wholesale broadband (Fixed Line, Fixed Wireless, Sky Muster satellite) to rural, regional, and remote Australian households and small businesses for nearly 20 years, and is preparing to offer Amazon Leo LEO satellite service.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersSaint Leonards, Australia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What IPSTAR does
IPSTAR Broadband (legal entity: IPSTAR Australia Pty Limited, ACN 107 338 901) is an Australian retail service provider specializing in rural, regional, and remote connectivity, headquartered in North Sydney, NSW. The company has operated for nearly 20 years and claims to have served more than 200,000 Australians, selling NBN wholesale broadband across three access technologies: Fixed Line (FTTP/FTTB/FTTC/FTTN/HFC) at speeds up to 1000/100 Mbps, Fixed Wireless at up to 400/40 Mbps, and Sky Muster Plus satellite service. The company states it owns several of its own satellites and is positioning as a Retail Service Provider for nbn's upcoming Amazon Leo Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service announced in August 2025, which will progressively replace Sky Muster from late 2027.
The business is fundamentally a reseller layer over nbn's wholesale infrastructure, monetized through recurring monthly subscriptions on 1-, 12-, or 24-month contracts, with optional WiFi5/6/7 router hardware sold as add-ons ($95-$215). Pricing for home broadband ranges from $70 to $125 per month with unlimited data on most plans; corporate and large-scale projects are routed to a related sub-brand, Orion Satellite Systems. Customer acquisition runs through the company's owned website, a phone-based call centre, organic social, and a $50 Refer-a-Friend credit program. The principal moat is domain specialization: pure-play focus on rural and remote Australians, satellite infrastructure ownership, and a multi-technology offering that lets customers stay with IPSTAR when relocating or upgrading access types.
Growth is currently steady, with the most significant forward-looking catalyst being IPSTAR's preparation to sell Amazon Leo LEO satellite service from late 2026, which offers a step-change in latency (30-50ms vs 600+ms on Sky Muster). Trials are planned for Tasmania in late 2026, with bulk migration of the 300,000+ Sky Muster footprint targeted for late 2027 and Sky Muster decommissioning expected in 2028-2030. No revenue, funding, or headcount growth disclosures are available, and there are no visible AI/ML capabilities in the product stack.
IPSTAR firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IPSTAR
- Legal name
- IPSTAR Australia Pty Limited ACN 107 338 901
- Website
- https://ipstarbroadband.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- IPSTAR Broadband is an Australian retail service provider that has been reselling nbn wholesale broadband (Fixed Line, Fixed Wireless, Sky Muster satellite) to rural, regional, and remote Australian households and small businesses for nearly 20 years, and is preparing to offer Amazon Leo LEO satellite service.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where IPSTAR is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint Leonards
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
IPSTAR business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Monthly Broadband Subscriptions: IPSTAR generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly subscription fees for nbn broadband plans across Fixed Line, Fixed Wireless, and Sky Muster satellite tiers. Plans are offered on 1-month, 12-month, and 24-month contract terms. Customers choosing 1-month terms pay a $99 activation fee; 12- and 24-month contracts have $0 activation fee. Router hardware is available as an add-on purchase.
- Router Hardware Sales: IPSTAR sells WiFi routers as add-ons to broadband plans. Available options include TP-Link VX230v (WiFi6, $175), Wifi7 Router ($215), Wifi6 Router ($110), and Wifi5 VDSL Router ($95). Prices include shipping and handling.
- Referral Credits (Incentive Program): Existing customers can earn $50 credit by referring friends who sign up and activate an IPSTAR service. The referred friend also receives $50 credit. The program is unlimited and credits are applied against future invoices.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | NBN12 Fixed Line — 12/1 Mbps, unlimited data |
| Subscription | Monthly | NBN25 Fixed Line — 25/5 Mbps, unlimited data |
| Subscription | Monthly | NBN50 Fixed Line — 50/20 Mbps, unlimited data |
| Subscription | Monthly | NBN100 Fixed Line — 100/20 Mbps, unlimited data |
| Subscription | Monthly | NBN500 Fixed Line — 500/50 Mbps, unlimited data |
| Subscription | Monthly | NBN750 Fixed Line — 750/50 Mbps, unlimited data |
| Subscription | Monthly | NBN1000 Fixed Line — 1000/100 Mbps, unlimited data |
| Subscription | Monthly | Fixed Wireless NBN100 — 100/20 Mbps, unlimited data |
| Subscription | Monthly | Fixed Wireless NBN200 — 250/20 Mbps, unlimited data |
| Subscription | Monthly | Fixed Wireless NBN400 — 400/40 Mbps, unlimited data |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Router — TP-Link VX230v WiFi6 (optional add-on) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Router — Wifi7 Router (optional add-on) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Router — Wifi6 Router (optional add-on) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Router — Wifi5 VDSL Router (optional add-on) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
IPSTAR product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IPSTAR Broadband is a specialist Australian internet service provider that delivers nbn broadband connectivity—Fixed Line, Fixed Wireless, and Sky Muster satellite—to rural, regional, and remote Australian households and businesses. The company resells wholesale NBN services as a Retail Service Provider, owns its own satellites, and is preparing to offer next-generation Amazon Leo LEO satellite broadband. Optional WiFi router hardware is sold as an add-on to subscription plans.
Product overview
IPSTAR Broadband is a specialized internet service provider focused on rural and regional Australia, offering a portfolio of nbn broadband services including satellite (Sky Muster Plus, Amazon Leo), fixed line, and fixed wireless connectivity. The company differentiates through satellite expertise, owning several of its own satellites, and partnerships with nbn. Its product portfolio spans consumer home broadband plans and corporate solutions, with optional router hardware (WiFi5, WiFi6, and WiFi7 routers) available as add-on purchases. The company also serves as a Retail Service Provider (RSP) for the nbn network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Orion Satellite Systems: Corporate brand for larger-scale connectivity projects, operated by Orion Sat.
Products and services
- nbn Sky Muster Plus
Quantifiable outcome
- Latency reduction from 600+ ms (Sky Muster geostationary) to 30-50 ms (Amazon Leo LEO)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use IPSTAR
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
IPSTAR technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
IPSTAR partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Amazon (Project Kuiper / Amazon Leo)coreOn 5 August 2025, NBN and Amazon announced an eight-year agreement to deliver high-speed broadband to regional, rural, and remote Australia using Amazon Leo LEO satellite technology. The deal covers more than 300,000 premises within NBN's existing satellite footprint and will progressively replace the current Sky Muster service. Amazon Leo uses satellites at ~630km altitude (vs Sky Muster's ~36,000km), delivering latency of 30-50ms. IPSTAR is preparing to offer Amazon Leo as an RSP. Trials begin in Tasmania in late 2026, with bulk customer migration from Sky Muster to Amazon Leo targeted for late 2027.
- nbn co ltdcoreNBN is IPSTAR's principal wholesale network carrier. IPSTAR acts as a retail service provider (RSP) reselling NBN's wholesale broadband services across Fixed Line, Fixed Wireless, and Sky Muster satellite technologies. The partnership is foundational to IPSTAR's entire business model, with IPSTAR advocating for greater access to affordable connectivity in remote areas by lobbying the government and NBN.
- Orion Satellite SystemscoreOrion Satellite Systems is IPSTAR's corporate brand that handles larger-scale business connectivity projects. IPSTAR directs corporate enquiries to Orion and markets Orion as the appropriate contact for enterprise-scale needs.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
IPSTAR competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aussie Broadband: Australia's largest independently owned NBN retail service provider, with a strong focus on regional and rural customers — directly comparable to IPSTAR's rural/satellite specialization, multi-technology NBN portfolio, and direct-to-consumer ISP model.
- Superloop: ASX-listed Australian ISP and infrastructure provider offering NBN, mobile and business connectivity; competes head-to-head with IPSTAR on NBN Fixed Line, Fixed Wireless and Satellite plans, with overlapping direct-to-consumer distribution.
- MyRepublic Australia: NBN-focused challenger ISP offering consumer Fixed Line, Fixed Wireless and Satellite plans on similar pricing tiers; competes with IPSTAR for the same value-conscious residential and small-business segment.
- Dodo Services: Multi-utility Australian RSP selling NBN broadband alongside energy; directly comparable on Fixed Line plan structure and pricing, with broader cross-sell options that pressure IPSTAR on acquisition.
- SpinTel: Australian NBN RSP offering Fixed Line, Fixed Wireless and Sky Muster satellite plans with comparable contract terms and pricing; directly competes with IPSTAR for rural and regional NBN subscribers.
Broad incumbents
- iiNet (TPG Telecom): Mass-market Australian ISP under TPG Telecom selling NBN plans across all access technologies; competes with IPSTAR in the consumer broadband category but at much larger scale and broader geographic targeting.
- Belong (Telstra): Telstra-owned budget NBN brand offering simple consumer broadband plans; comparable direct competitor on Fixed Line NBN pricing and contract structure, with greater brand and capital backing.
- Vocus Group: ASX-listed Australian telco operating wholesale and consumer NBN brands (including Dodo and iPrimus); overlapping with IPSTAR as both a wholesale infrastructure provider and retail competitor across NBN access technologies.
- Telstra: Australia's largest telco and dominant NBN RSP with universal coverage and a satellite offering through nbn; competes with IPSTAR across all of rural and regional Australia and possesses materially greater financial and marketing resources.
- Optus: Major Australian MNO and NBN RSP selling consumer broadband plans nationally; overlaps with IPSTAR on residential Fixed Line and Fixed Wireless NBN, particularly in regional areas where Optus has invested in coverage expansion.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
IPSTAR social profiles
Digital presenceIPSTAR compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
IPSTAR financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
IPSTAR leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
IPSTAR funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
IPSTAR M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about IPSTAR
What does IPSTAR do?
IPSTAR Broadband is a specialist Australian internet service provider that delivers nbn broadband connectivity—Fixed Line, Fixed Wireless, and Sky Muster satellite—to rural, regional, and remote Australian households and businesses. The company resells wholesale NBN services as a Retail Service Provider, owns its own satellites, and is preparing to offer next-generation Amazon Leo LEO satellite broadband. Optional WiFi router hardware is sold as an add-on to subscription plans.
Is IPSTAR a public or private company?
IPSTAR is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was IPSTAR founded?
IPSTAR was founded in 2006. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is IPSTAR based?
IPSTAR is headquartered in Saint Leonards, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does IPSTAR make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Monthly Broadband Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are router Hardware Sales and referral Credits (Incentive Program).
Who are IPSTAR's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aussie Broadband, Superloop, MyRepublic Australia, Dodo Services and SpinTel. Broad incumbents are iiNet (TPG Telecom), Belong (Telstra), Vocus Group, Telstra and Optus.
Does IPSTAR have an API?
No public API is recorded for IPSTAR.