Aurora Australis Network

What Aurora Australis Network does

Aurora Australis Network is a privately-held Australian telecommunications specialist founded in 1997, headquartered in Bibra Lake and South Perth, Western Australia. The company designs, delivers, and operates long-range IP connectivity solutions for organizations operating in remote areas and demanding environments where terrestrial communications are inadequate. Its core capability is VSAT-based satellite communications across L, C, Ku, and Ka bands, supporting fixed installations, Comms-on-the-Pause (COTP), Comms-on-the-Move (COTM) for assets travelling at up to 35 knots at sea or 130 km/h on land, and SCADA/telemetry/IoT backhaul. Service delivery covers the full lifecycle: project scoping and definition studies, high-level and detailed design, tendering and evaluation, project management under PMBOK/Prince2, implementation, and ongoing operational monitoring of communications nodes and supporting equipment.

The product portfolio comprises VSAT solutions (fixed antennas from 0.74m to 7m, both auto-acquire and tracking), a proprietary rack mount shelf for professional modem installations, a custom-built monitoring portal for equipment and link performance, satellite and network infrastructure design/build, and resold nbn Business Satellite Service over Sky Muster II delivering up to 50 Mbps. The company monetizes through managed service contracts, hardware sales, and professional/consulting services on a quote-based, multi-year contract basis with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with prospects invited to contact the firm by phone or email for bespoke solution design; distribution covers Australia regionally and provides global VSAT field engineering on demand.

Customer segments are concentrated in four verticals: Maritime (COTM connectivity at sea), Mining/Oil & Gas (remote camps, exploration sites, international HQ links), Government and local utilities, and NGO operations. Key technology partners include nbn (authorized reseller), Intelsat (coverage overlay), and ViaSat (equipment). Aurora presents itself as a small, engineer-led firm with 100+ man-years of collective VSAT field experience and claims 99.9%+ availability when combining nbn with other satellite coverage options.

Name

Aurora Australis Network

Legal name

Aurora Australis Network

Website

https://aurora.net.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aurora Australis Network is an Australian private satellite communications specialist, founded 1997, that designs, delivers, and operates bespoke VSAT and remote IP connectivity solutions for maritime, mining, oil and gas, government, and NGO clients across Australia and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Communications Services

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410), Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM), Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

Keywords

• Satellite connectivity services
• VSAT communication systems
• Remote network infrastructure
• Managed satellite communications
• Satellite network design

Headquarters

HQ city

South Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Satellite Connectivity Services: Ongoing satellite connectivity services including VSAT installation, maintenance, monitoring, and support. Services include project scoping, design, implementation, and operational monitoring of communications nodes and equipment.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary rack mount shelf products for professional satellite equipment installations.
3. Consulting and Professional Services: Technical consulting including project scoping and definition studies, high level design, tendering packages and evaluation, detailed design, project management, and implementation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Aurora Australis Network designs, delivers and operates long-range IP connectivity solutions for organisations in remote and demanding environments using satellite and network communication technologies. The portfolio spans VSAT systems, nbn Business Satellite Service, custom monitoring, and bespoke satellite and network infrastructure projects. Services include project scoping, design, installation, ongoing operational monitoring, and optimisation of communications nodes and equipment.

Product overview

Aurora Australis Network is a telecommunications company offering satellite and network connectivity solutions for remote and demanding environments. The portfolio consists of VSAT satellite communications (fixed antenna systems from 0.74m to 7m), the proprietary Rack Mount Shelf for professional modem installations, nbn Business Satellite Service (Sky Muster II satellite up to 50 Mbps), a custom monitoring portal, and satellite/network infrastructure design and implementation services. The company serves maritime, mining, oil and gas, and government sectors with services spanning COTS regional/global coverage, COTP (Comms on the Pause), and COTM (Comms on the Move) across L, C, Ku, and Ka bands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rack Mount Shelf: Proprietary rack mount shelf with unique features for professional VSAT installations including front panel cutouts for cable management, cable tie cutouts, lower tray cutout for RF connections, and earthing stud.

Products and services

• VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) Satellite communication solutions providing fixed antenna systems ranging from 0.74m to 7m, including design, procurement, installation, repair and troubleshooting services for satellite antennas and RF equipment. Supports auto-acquire and tracking systems and serves maritime, mining, oil and gas, government and utility customers in remote environments.
• Rack Mount Shelf Proprietary rack mount shelf designed for professional modem installations, featuring front panel cutouts for cable management, cable tie cutouts, lower tray cutouts for easy RF connection, an earthing stud, and space for additional hardware including small form factor power supplies. Built as a standalone hardware product sold to professional satellite equipment installers.
• Satellite and Network Infrastructure Comprehensive design and build services for satellite hubs and self-contained remote systems, including antenna foundation works, cable conduits, RF infrastructure (outdoor and indoor), detailed design and documentation to international standards, and project management using PMBOK and Prince2 methodologies.
• nbn Business Satellite Service Business-grade satellite connectivity service using Sky Muster II high throughput satellite with ka-band spot beams, providing speeds up to 50 Mbps and 100% Australian coverage with 99.9%+ availability for essential services to remote teams.
• Monitoring Custom-built web portal providing visual monitoring of equipment and link performance, including bandwidth usage on quota driven links, event history ranging from the last hour to many months ago, and integration of appliance data such as UPS and air-conditioning status.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9+% availability when combining nbn Business Satellite Service with other satellite coverage options
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• nbn (National Broadband Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationAurora is an authorized partner for nbn Business Satellite Service, bringing business grade levels of connectivity to Australia using Sky Muster II satellite. This partnership enables Aurora to provide ka-band spot beam coverage up to 50 Mbps with 99.9+% availability across Australia.
• IntelsatcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntelsat is a technology partner providing satellite coverage options that Aurora combines with nbn Business Satellite Service to deliver Australia-wide coverage with 99.9+% availability for essential services to remote teams.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Speedcast: Global satellite communications provider specializing in remote-site connectivity for maritime, energy, and mining customers. Comparable in target verticals, managed-services model, and VSAT-based delivery to Aurora's enterprise offering.
• ITC Global: Specializes in satellite connectivity for mining, oil & gas, and maritime enterprise customers with managed VSAT services. Highly comparable customer base and remote-site focus to Aurora's mining and energy vertical.
• Network Innovations: Provides managed satellite communications solutions for enterprise, government, and NGO customers operating in remote and challenging environments. Comparable bespoke-integration approach and vertical mix to Aurora.
• Pivotel Group: Australian-headquartered satellite communications provider offering mobile satellite voice, data, and IoT connectivity across remote Australia. Direct competitor to Aurora in enterprise and remote-site connectivity, with comparable reliance on Inmarsat, Iridium, and nbn capacity.

Broad incumbents

• Viasat (formerly Inmarsat): Global satellite operator and managed-services provider offering broadband, mobility, and government communications. While much larger and broader in scope, overlaps with Aurora in enterprise VSAT and remote connectivity for maritime, energy, and government customers.
• Optus Satellite: Australian satellite operator offering wholesale capacity and managed satellite services to enterprise and government customers. Comparable as a domestic Australian satellite connectivity provider competing for the same enterprise and remote-site opportunities.
• Intelsat: One of Aurora's named technology partners, Intelsat is a major global satellite operator providing capacity, managed services, and enterprise connectivity. Comparable as an upstream satellite-capacity provider serving Aurora's same customer verticals.
• Gilat Satellite Networks: Provider of satellite ground equipment, VSAT terminals, and network solutions for enterprise, mobility, and defense markets. Comparable in VSAT hardware and network-infrastructure layer that underpins Aurora's service offering.
• Hughes Network Systems: Major VSAT technology vendor and managed-services provider serving enterprise, government, and consumer markets globally. Comparable in underlying VSAT/HUB technology stack and enterprise managed-connectivity offering.
• Telstra Enterprise (Remote Connectivity): Australia's largest telecom, providing enterprise connectivity including remote-site, mining, and government solutions. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same Australian enterprise remote-connectivity contracts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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