5G Networks

What 5G Networks does

5G Networks (ASX:5GN) is an Australian owned-and-operated telecommunications and managed services provider founded in 2017 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in November 2017 after raising A$4M in its IPO. The company operates five owned data centres and partners with 40+ additional facilities across 70+ secure Australian locations, supported by twelve offices spanning Melbourne (headquarters), Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Perth, Albury, Dubbo, Orange, and Townsville. Its MPLS nationwide managed data network delivers dedicated speeds up to 10Gbps, with dark fibre, wavelength, Ethernet, and CloudPort connectivity services; the Sydney Harbour undersea cable extends owned fibre to 30+ Sydney data centres and 80+ nationally.

The product portfolio is organised around five pillars — Data Centres, Data Networks, Cloud Services, Managed Services, and Security — underpinned by the 5GN Cloud Federation platform, which integrates private cloud across Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide availability zones with the public-cloud hyper-scalers Alibaba Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure. Additional offerings include proprietary SADCATS DDoS mitigation, Voice Bridge One (Microsoft Teams PSTN integration), M365 Backup, IP Transit through Tier-1 carriers (PCCW Global, Telstra Global, Telia, AAPT), and Bare-Metal cloud via the wholly-owned Intergrid subsidiary acquired in March 2021 for A$3.0M. Vendor partner ecosystem includes Sophos (Platinum), Datto (Blue Diamond Global), Veeam (Gold), Cisco, Red Hat, Pure Storage, Fortinet, and Juniper Networks.

The commercial model combines a sales-led direct motion targeting mid-sized Australian businesses with 24/7 Australian-based support and a wholesale/partner channel selling dark fibre and network services to MSPs, ASPs, networking providers, and cloud providers (minimum 5-link commitments). Revenue streams are dominated by recurring managed services subscriptions and usage-based cloud billing; the customer base spans healthcare, education, sports, nonprofit, and small enterprise segments with no disclosed large enterprise anchor accounts. Operating geographies formally include Australia, New Zealand (via Intergrid), Singapore, and Japan as connectivity endpoints, though the company remains predominantly Australian in staffing and operations.

Name

5G Networks

Legal name

5G Networks Pty Ltd

Website

https://5gnetworks.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

5G Networks (ASX:5GN) is an Australian owned-and-operated telecommunications and managed services provider offering data centres, MPLS networking, cloud services, and security to mid-sized businesses and wholesale channel partners across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT and Telecommunications Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Connectivity & Interconnect (Cloud On-Ramps, IX, Cross-Connects) (HDAIAFAF), Cloud Managed Services (M365/Azure/AWS/GCP) (BPAEABAE)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Data centre services
• Cloud infrastructure
• Network connectivity
• Cybersecurity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Data Centre Services: Revenue from owned data centres (5 owned facilities) and partnered data centres (40+ partners), offering colocation, hosting, and infrastructure services. Services include dedicated server space, power, cooling, and connectivity.
2. Data Network Services: High-speed business connectivity including Ethernet (20Mbps to 10Gbps), Wireless Ethernet, Premium Ethernet, Dark Fibre, Wavelength, and CloudPort services. Provides point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity.
3. Cloud Services: Public, private, and hybrid cloud solutions including IaaS, VPS hosting (via 5GN Cloud), backup services, disaster recovery, and M365 backup. Cloud Federation platform integrates multiple cloud environments.
4. Managed IT Services: ICT optimization for digital transformation with strategic consulting, hybrid IT, migration services, and 24/7 Australian-based support. Includes Managed IT and system integration.
5. Security Services: Online security with state-of-the-art encryption, real-time threat monitoring, DDoS protection (SADCATS), and cyber risk assessment services.
6. Wholesale/Partner Channel: Dark fibre and network services sold to wholesale partners including MSPs, ASPs, and cloud providers. Minimum commitments of 5 links required for dark fibre partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

5G Networks provides Australian mid-sized businesses with data centre services (five owned facilities plus 40+ partners across 70+ locations), high-speed Data Networks (Ethernet up to 10Gbps, Dark Fibre, Wavelength, CloudPort), Cloud Services (public, private, hybrid via the 5GN Cloud Federation platform integrating AWS, Azure and Alibaba), Managed Services (ICT optimisation, consulting, migration), and Security services (encryption, real-time monitoring, DDoS protection via SADCATS). Offerings are delivered with 24/7 Australian-based support.

Product overview

5G Networks is an Australian telecommunications and managed service provider offering a comprehensive suite of infrastructure and cloud services. The portfolio is organized around five core service pillars: Data Centres (5 owned facilities plus 40+ partners across 70+ locations), Data Networks (connectivity services including Ethernet, Dark Fibre, Wavelength, and CloudPort), Cloud Services (public, private, and hybrid cloud via the 5GN Cloud Federation platform), Managed Services (ICT optimization with consulting and 24/7 support), and Security. The 5GN Cloud platform serves as the cornerstone for multi-cloud integration with AWS, Azure, and Alibaba Cloud. Additional offerings include Voice Bridge One for Microsoft Teams integration, Backup Services, Disaster Recovery, VPS hosting, and specialized connectivity services like IP Transit, SIP Trunking, and Dark Fibre. The company expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of Intergrid (Bare Metal cloud) in 2021.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 5GN Cloud: Private cloud platform and cornerstone of 5GN's Cloud Federation, offering hybrid and multi-cloud solutions
• Voice Bridge One
• Cloud Federation
• Intergrid
• SADCATS

Products and services

• Data Centres Data centre colocation and infrastructure services delivered from five 5GN-owned secure facilities and a network of 40+ partner data centres across 70+ Australian locations, providing dedicated server space, power, cooling and connectivity for business customers.
• Data Networks High-speed business connectivity including Ethernet (20Mbps-10Gbps), Wireless Ethernet, Premium Ethernet, Dark Fibre, Wavelength and CloudPort services providing point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity over the 5GN MPLS network.
• Cloud Services Public, private and hybrid cloud solutions including IaaS, Backup Services, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting on 5GN Cloud, and the 5GN Cloud Federation platform integrating global hyper-scalers with Australian data centres.
• Managed Services ICT optimisation for digital transformation including strategic consulting, hybrid IT, migration services and 24/7 Australian-based support.
• Security Online security services with state-of-the-art encryption, real-time threat monitoring, and proprietary SADCATS DDoS protection, plus cyber risk assessment services for business customers.
• Voice Bridge One Microsoft Teams phone system providing PSTN voice capability, enabling landline call integration with the Teams client on desk and mobile devices.
• M365 Backup Backup service for Microsoft 365 environments including email, documents and SharePoint data with 5+ year retention options to support corporate compliance requirements.
• Dark Fibre Unlit, dedicated single-mode fibre pairs (ITU-T G.652 compliant) providing complete privacy and control, with partners required to commit to a minimum of 5 links.
• CloudPort Scalable connectivity between multiple data centres, clouds and network environments using the 5GN Ethernet fabric network, enabling creation of private point-to-point connectivity.
• SADCATS DDoS Protection Proprietary DDoS mitigation tool that monitors Netflow traffic from border routers, detects attacks, alerts the team, and implements mitigations such as black-holing and routing changes to restore connectivity.
• Intergrid Bare Metal Cloud Dedicated/Bare Metal cloud hosting service operating across 10 major cities in Australia and New Zealand with connections to 40+ data centres, providing high-performance dedicated cloud for wholesale and business customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recovery time of 3-8 minutes for DDoS mitigation via SADCATS (vs hours/days for unmitigated attacks)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Alibaba CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 April 2020Alibaba Cloud is integrated into the 5GN Cloud Federation platform as one of the hyper-scalers providing public cloud services. This integration enables customers to access Alibaba Cloud resources through the 5GN multi-cloud management ecosystem with high-speed connectivity and local data centre integration.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is integrated into the 5GN Cloud Federation platform as one of the hyper-scalers. Customers can provision workloads across AWS through the 5GN federated marketplace with seamless connectivity to 5GN data centres and private cloud.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationAzure is integrated into the 5GN Cloud Federation platform. Voice Bridge One product specifically integrates with Microsoft 365 and Teams for PSTN voice capability, providing Teams Phone System services to business customers.
• CiscosupportingTechnology or IntegrationCisco partnership involves networking equipment and solutions. Listed as a vendor partner providing technology infrastructure for 5GN network services.
• SophossupportingTechnology or IntegrationSophos Platinum Partner status indicates advanced security solutions partnership. Provides endpoint and network security technology integrated into 5GN's security service offerings.
• DattosupportingTechnology or IntegrationDatto Blue Diamond Global Partner status. Provides backup and disaster recovery solutions integrated into 5GN's cloud services portfolio.
• VeeamsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVeeam ProPartner Gold Reseller status. Provides backup and data protection solutions as part of 5GN's comprehensive backup services offering.
• Red HatsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for open-source solutions. Listed as a vendor partner supporting 5GN's cloud and infrastructure services.
• Pure StoragesupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for enterprise storage solutions. Listed as a vendor partner providing storage infrastructure for 5GN services.
• FortinetsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSecurity technology partnership providing network security solutions. Fortinet products integrated into 5GN's security service offerings.
• Juniper NetworkssupportingTechnology or IntegrationNetworking technology partnership for routing and switching infrastructure. Listed as a vendor partner supporting 5GN network services.
• Dicker DatasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor and reseller partner for technology products and solutions in 5GN's vendor ecosystem.
• Duo SecuritysupportingTechnology or IntegrationSecurity technology partnership for multi-factor authentication and zero-trust security solutions integrated into 5GN's security offerings.
• PCCW GlobalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 IP transit provider partnership providing global internet reach and connectivity for 5GN customers.
• Telstra GlobalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 IP transit provider partnership for global connectivity services.
• TeliasupportingTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 IP transit provider partnership for global internet connectivity.
• AAPTsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAustralian IP transit provider partnership for domestic and international connectivity.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• NEXTDC: ASX-listed (ASX:NXT) Australian data centre operator with national footprint — comparable in the data centre / colocation pillar of 5GN's portfolio.
• TPG Telecom: Major Australian Tier-1 telco (ASX:TPG) with consumer, business and wholesale connectivity — broad-line incumbent competing head-to-head on enterprise and wholesale fibre.
• Telstra: Australia's incumbent Tier-1 telco with national fibre, data centres, cloud and managed services — overlapping capabilities as a much larger broad-line incumbent competing for the same mid-market customers.

Emerging players

• Cirrus Communications: ASX-listed Australian unified communications and managed services provider — smaller-scale emerging peer with overlapping UCaaS and managed services.

Direct peers

• Macquarie Telecom: ASX-listed Australian telco with colocated data centres, cloud (Macquarie Cloud Services) and managed services serving mid-market and government customers — directly comparable product portfolio and customer segment.
• Spiritel (Spirit Technology): ASX-listed Australian managed services and telco provider targeting mid-market customers — directly comparable managed services and connectivity portfolio.
• Superloop: Australian-listed (ASX:SLC) telco providing fibre, connectivity and managed services to wholesale and business customers — directly comparable in target segment, channel model and infrastructure ownership.
• Aussie Broadband: ASX-listed Australian telco (ASX:ABB) providing nbn, fibre and business connectivity with growing cloud/managed services — comparable mid-market and wholesale positioning in Australia.
• Over the Wire: Australian (now part of MNF Group) provider of cloud, connectivity and managed services to mid-market and enterprise — comparable in cloud federation and managed services positioning.
• Vocus Communications: Australian fibre and wholesale telco with national backbone and dark fibre offerings — comparable in wholesale channel, fibre infrastructure and enterprise connectivity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A6 records

Investments

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