BorderNET Internet

Internet Service Providerbordernet.com.au

BorderNET Internet is an Australian rural and regional internet service provider offering nbn satellite, fixed wireless, fibre, and LEO satellite (Amazon Leo, Starlink, OneWeb) plans to residential and business customers, now operating as a sub-brand under Skymesh.

Company typePrivate
Founded1997
HeadquartersBrisbane, Australia
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingServices

What BorderNET Internet does

BorderNET Internet is a regional and rural internet service provider in Australia, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Brisbane City. Following its acquisition by Skymesh, it continues to operate as a retail connectivity sub-brand serving residential and business customers across regional and rural Australia. The service portfolio spans nbn Sky Muster satellite, nbn Fixed Wireless, nbn Fibre (FTTP/FTTN/FTTB), and emerging LEO satellite offerings through Amazon Kuiper (Amazon Leo), Starlink, and OneWeb, with the LEO options positioned primarily for business customers in remote locations. Distribution is multi-channel: direct phone sales via multiple 1300 numbers, web-based address checking for service availability, online account management portals (My Bordernet, webmail), and the My Skymesh mobile app on iOS and Android. The company is selective in its claims, emphasising Australian-based customer support available 7 days a week including public holidays, a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, no lock-in contracts, and free setup with no hidden fees.

The business model is primarily subscription-based recurring revenue from monthly internet plans (with unlimited data across all technology types), supplemented by hardware sales of nbn-compatible WiFi routers (Skymesh plug-n-play router at $199.99 with free shipping). Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website. Customer segments are horizontally split between individual residential households in regional and rural Australia (primary) and business customers requiring enterprise connectivity for remote operations (secondary). The company has won the whistleOut Best Satellite NBN Provider award for five consecutive years (2019-2023) and carries 600+ five-star customer reviews, signalling durable brand equity in the regional satellite segment.

BorderNET Internet firmographics

Firmographics

Name: BorderNET Internet
Legal name: Bordernet Internet
Website: https://bordernet.com.au
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1997
Operating status: Acquired
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: BorderNET Internet is an Australian rural and regional internet service provider offering nbn satellite, fixed wireless, fibre, and LEO satellite (Amazon Leo, Starlink, OneWeb) plans to residential and business customers, now operating as a sub-brand under Skymesh.
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BorderNET Internet industry classification

Industry

Product category: Internet Service Provider
NAICS: Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Satellite Telecommunications (51741)
SIC: Communications Services, Nec (4899)
akta.pro primary industry: Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers (HDAIABAJ)
akta.pro secondary industry: Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA)

Keywords

Rural internet services
Satellite internet
Fixed wireless broadband
Nbn service provider
Regional connectivity

Where BorderNET Internet is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Brisbane
HQ country: Australia
HQ region: Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

BorderNET Internet business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

Internet Subscription Services: Monthly subscription plans for residential and business internet services across various technology types (satellite, wireless, fibre). Services include no lock-in contracts and unlimited data plans.
Hardware Sales: Sale of nbn® compatible WiFi routers. Skymesh plug-n-play router available for $199.99 with free shipping.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Monthly	Unlimited data plans across all technology types

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

BorderNET Internet product offering

Product offering

Core offering

BorderNET Internet is a regional and rural internet service provider offering residential and business connectivity across Australia through Sky Muster Plus satellite, nbn Fixed Wireless, nbn Fibre, Amazon Kuiper (Amazon Leo), Starlink, and OneWeb services. The company also sells nbn-compatible WiFi routers and provides Bordernet Webmail email and the My Bordernet customer portal. Operating under Skymesh since acquisition, services continue unchanged for existing customers with unlimited data plans and no lock-in contracts.

Product overview

BorderNET Internet, now part of Skymesh, is a regional and rural internet service provider offering a unified portfolio of connectivity solutions. The core offerings include satellite services (Sky Muster Plus, Amazon Kuiper), fixed wireless, nbn fibre, and business-grade solutions (Starlink, OneWeb, nbn BSS). Supporting infrastructure includes WiFi routers for purchase, Bordernet Webmail for email management, and the My Bordernet customer portal for account management. The company focuses on serving customers from city to bush with unlimited data plans and no lock-in contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Sky Muster Plus Satellite internet service providing connectivity for regional and rural Australian households via nbn Sky Muster satellite technology, with unlimited data plans and no lock-in contracts.
Fixed Wireless nbn Fixed Wireless internet service providing connectivity through fixed wireless towers for eligible regional and rural areas, available with unlimited data plans.
nbn Fibre nbn fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) and fibre-to-the-node/building (FTTN/FTTB) internet services for residential and business customers across Australia.
Amazon Leo (Amazon Kuiper) Satellite internet service utilising Amazon's Kuiper satellite constellation for broadband connectivity in remote and regional areas.
WiFi Routers nbn-compatible WiFi routers, including the Skymesh plug-n-play router available for $199.99 with free shipping; BYO router option also supported.
Starlink Business Business-grade satellite internet service utilising the SpaceX Starlink constellation for enterprise connectivity in regional and remote Australia.
OneWeb Business satellite internet service utilising the OneWeb low-earth-orbit satellite constellation for enterprise connectivity.
nbn BSS (Business) Business-grade nbn services providing enterprise connectivity solutions over the nbn network for regional and rural business operations.
Bordernet Webmail Email service allowing Bordernet customers to access, send, and receive emails from their Bordernet email accounts via the webmail portal.

Quantifiable outcome

whistleOut Best Satellite NBN Provider recognition for 5 consecutive years

Companies that use BorderNET Internet

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

BorderNET Internet technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

BorderNET Internet partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

nbn® (National Broadband Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationBorderNET Internet operates as a retail service provider on the nbn network, offering Sky Muster satellite services, Fixed Wireless, and nbn Fibre connections to residential and business customers across Australia.
Amazon KuipercoreTechnology or IntegrationSkymesh (parent company of BorderNET) offers Amazon Leo (Kuiper) satellite services as part of their product portfolio, providing additional connectivity options for regional customers.
StarlinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationBusiness connectivity solutions offered through Starlink for enterprise and business customers requiring high-speed satellite internet in remote locations.
OneWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationBusiness connectivity solutions offered through OneWeb for enterprise and business customers requiring satellite internet services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

BorderNET Internet competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

TPG Telecom: Large Australian telecommunications company (parent of iiNet, TPG, Vodafone) offering fixed broadband and mobile services nationwide. Competes with BorderNET in regional nbn® market segments.
Telstra: Australia's largest telecommunications incumbent offering fixed broadband, mobile, and satellite services across all geographies. Competes with BorderNET/Skymesh in regional areas with substantially greater scale and resources.
Optus: Major Australian telecommunications carrier offering fixed broadband, mobile, and bundled services. Overlaps with BorderNET in regional nbn® fibre and wireless services through broader portfolio offerings.
Belong (Telstra): Telstra-owned budget ISP offering nbn® broadband services nationwide. Competes with BorderNET in the residential nbn® segment, particularly in regional areas, with greater scale but less regional specialization.

Direct peers

iiNet: Major Australian ISP (now part of TPG Telecom) offering nbn® services including satellite and fixed wireless. Comparable as a national ISP with significant rural customer base and similar nbn®-reselling business model.
Aussie Broadband: Australia's fifth-largest ISP, providing nbn®, mobile, and business broadband services nationwide with strong regional presence. Comparable as a primarily nbn®-reselling ISP targeting Australian residential and business customers.
Activ8me: Australian internet service provider specializing in regional, rural, and remote connectivity, including Sky Muster satellite services. Direct competitor in the same niche regional/rural ISP segment.
Southern Phone: Australian regional internet service provider (now part of TPG Telecom) focused on rural and regional customers, offering nbn® services. Comparable business model and customer segment to BorderNET.
Skymesh: Australian regional and rural internet service provider and parent company of BorderNET. Offers nearly identical product portfolio (Sky Muster, Fixed Wireless, nbn Fibre, Amazon Kuiper) targeting the same regional Australian customer base.

Emerging players

Starlink (SpaceX): SpaceX's LEO satellite broadband service. Direct competitor in rural Australian satellite connectivity, and also a partner channel for BorderNET/Skymesh's business offerings. Combined competitor-and-partner dynamic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

BorderNET Internet financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

BorderNET Internet leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

BorderNET Internet funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

BorderNET Internet M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about BorderNET Internet

What does BorderNET Internet do?

Is BorderNET Internet a public or private company?

BorderNET Internet is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.

When was BorderNET Internet founded?

BorderNET Internet was founded in 1997. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is BorderNET Internet based?

BorderNET Internet is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, in the Oceania region.

How does BorderNET Internet make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Internet Subscription Services are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales.

Who are BorderNET Internet's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are TPG Telecom, Telstra, Optus and Belong (Telstra). Direct peers are iiNet, Aussie Broadband, Activ8me, Southern Phone and Skymesh. Starlink (SpaceX) is listed as an emerging player.

Does BorderNET Internet have an API?

No public API is recorded for BorderNET Internet.

What industry is BorderNET Internet in?

BorderNET Internet's product category is Internet Service Provider. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIABAJ, Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers, with a secondary code of HDAIAJAA, Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB). Its NAICS code is 5171 and its SIC code is 4899.