5G Networks Ltd

What 5G Networks Ltd does

5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) is an Australian telecommunications carrier and IT managed services provider headquartered in Melbourne, founded and listed on the ASX in November 2017 via an AUD 4 million IPO. The company delivers an integrated digital infrastructure platform built around five service pillars: data centres (5 owned facilities plus 40+ partner sites across 70+ secure locations), data networks (Ethernet, dark fibre, wavelength, IP transit with direct peering to Tier-1 carriers), cloud services (public, private, hybrid via 5GN Cloud and the 5GN Cloud Federation management layer), managed services (24/7 Australian-based ICT optimisation and migration support), and security services (DDoS protection, real-time monitoring, cybersecurity stack including Sophos Platinum and Fortinet partnerships). Its proprietary SADCATS tool automates DDoS detection and blackholing within 3-8 minutes, and Voice Bridge One integrates Microsoft Teams with carrier-grade PSTN.

The company generates revenue primarily through subscription and recurring managed services contracts, with a contact-based (quote-driven) enterprise sales motion targeting mid-market professional services, healthcare, education, non-profit and sports organisations across Australia. Pricing signals include unit-based business internet at AUD 1.99/Mbps and wholesale services via a dedicated wholesale portal. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, a channel partner programme (Servers Australia as inaugural indirect partner), wholesale carrier services, and a self-serve customer portal. Following its 2017 IPO, 5GN pursued an aggressive M&A-led infrastructure expansion, acquiring Melbourne Data Centre (AUD 5.7M in 2019), Sydney CBD data centre (Australian Pacific Data Centres), and a North Sydney facility, supported by an AUD 8M share placement in March 2019. Q2 2019 quarterly revenue was reported at AUD 15.4M.

Name

5G Networks Ltd

Legal name

5G Networks Pty Ltd

Website

https://5gnetworks.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) is an Australian licensed telecommunications carrier and IT managed services provider delivering data centres, data networks, cloud, managed IT, and security services to mid-market and enterprise customers across Australia via 5 owned data centres and 40+ partner facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT and Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Telecommunications (517)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Management (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi) Services (BPAEABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wireless Networking Services (Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G) (BPAEAEAE)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Data centre colocation
• Cloud infrastructure services
• Business network connectivity
• Cybersecurity managed 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, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Recurring managed IT services including strategic consulting, hybrid IT, migration services, and 24/7 Australian-based support. Optimises ICT environments for digital transformation.
2. Data Centre Services: Hosting services across five owned data centres and partnerships with 40+ additional facilities. Includes rack space, colocation, and infrastructure management.
3. Cloud Services: Public, private and hybrid cloud solutions including IaaS, VPS, backup services, and disaster recovery. Delivered through 5GN Cloud platform.
4. Data Networks: High-speed business data networks including Ethernet, Dark Fibre, Wavelength, IP Transit, and wireless connectivity solutions.
5. Security Services: Cybersecurity solutions including DDoS protection, real-time monitoring, and threat mitigation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

5G Networks Ltd operates a national suite of managed IT, cloud, data centre, network connectivity, voice, and security services for Australian business customers. The company owns and operates carrier-grade data centres and infrastructure, and delivers end-to-end solutions across colocation, cloud hosting, managed services, business internet, and unified communications.

Product overview

5G Networks Ltd is an Australian telecommunications and managed services provider offering a unified digital infrastructure platform. The core offering comprises five integrated service pillars: Data Centres (owned facilities plus partner network), Data Networks (connectivity including Ethernet, dark fibre, wavelengths), Cloud Services (public, private, and hybrid cloud), Managed Services (ICT optimization and support), and Security Services. The product portfolio includes specialized sub-products such as CloudPort (cloud connectivity), Voice Bridge One (Microsoft Teams PSTN integration), Dark Fibre, Wavelength services, IP Transit, Disaster Recovery, Backup Services, and VPS hosting. The company operates as a platform delivering integrated telecommunications, cloud, and managed IT services to Australian businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 5GN Cloud: Cloud hosting and VPS platform offering public, private, and hybrid cloud solutions as well as Virtual Private Server hosting across Australia, Singapore, and Japan.
• 5GN Cloud Federation
• Voice Bridge One
• SADCATS

Products and services

• Data Centre Colocation
• Data Networks
• CloudPort
• 5GN Cloud Federation
• Managed IT Services
• Security Services
• Voice Bridge One (SIP Trunking)
• Disaster Recovery and Backup Services
• Wholesale Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Sydney CBD data centre acquisition extended infrastructure capacity to over 600 racks
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Alibaba CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing public cloud integration capabilities within 5GN's cloud services portfolio.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS integration partnership enabling multi-cloud solutions and hybrid cloud deployments.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationAzure partnership supporting cloud services integration and Microsoft Teams voice solutions.
• Red HatsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOpen source technology partnership for enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco networking partnership providing enterprise-grade network equipment and solutions.
• VeeamsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGold Reseller partnership for backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum Partner status for cybersecurity and endpoint protection solutions.
• DattosupportingTechnology or IntegrationBlue Diamond Global Partner for business continuity and backup solutions.
• Pure StoragesupportingTechnology or IntegrationStorage technology partnership for enterprise data centre solutions.
• Dicker DatasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor partnership for technology products and solutions.
• Juniper NetworkssupportingTechnology or IntegrationNetworking technology partnership for enterprise network infrastructure.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partnership providing firewall and network security solutions.
• Duo SecuritysupportingTechnology or IntegrationSecurity partnership for multi-factor authentication and zero-trust security.
• Servers AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst indirect channel partner - one of Australia's largest hosting providers reselling 5GN services.
• TeliasupportingTechnology or IntegrationTier-1 carrier partnership for international IP transit and network connectivity.
• PCCWsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTier-1 carrier partnership for international network connectivity and peering.
• Telstra GlobalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAustralian carrier partnership for domestic and international network services.
• TI SparklesupportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational carrier partnership for global network connectivity.
• AAPTsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAustralian carrier partnership for network connectivity and peering.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Telstra Enterprise: Australia's incumbent telco with nationwide data centre, cloud, managed services, and security portfolio; competes with 5GN across virtually every product line but at much greater scale.
• TPG Telecom: Major Australian telecommunications carrier offering fixed-line, mobile, business internet and wholesale services, with significantly greater scale and overlapping business connectivity products.
• Optus Business: Singtel-owned Australian carrier and ICT provider offering enterprise connectivity, data centre, cloud and managed services across the same mid-market and enterprise segments as 5GN.

Direct peers

• NextDC: ASX-listed operator of carrier-neutral data centres across Australia, providing colocation and interconnection services that directly overlap with 5GN's owned data centre footprint.
• Superloop: ASX-listed provider of connectivity, dark fibre, and managed services across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, competing in the same fibre, IP transit and managed services segments.
• Vocus Communications: Australian fibre, wholesale, and business telco offering Ethernet, dark fibre, wavelength, and cloud connectivity — direct competitor to 5GN's data networks portfolio.
• Macquarie Telecom: Australian carrier and managed services provider offering data centre colocation, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services to mid-market and enterprise customers — overlapping nearly all of 5GN's product pillars in the same geography.

Emerging players

• AUCloud: Australian sovereign cloud and managed security provider competing for the same regulated, mid-market public sector and enterprise workloads that 5GN targets.
• Aussie Broadband: Australian challenger telco expanding into business-grade fibre and cloud services; overlaps with 5GN on wholesale and enterprise connectivity, though with a stronger SMB/consumer footprint.
• Servers Australia: Australian hosting provider that is also 5GN's first indirect channel partner; competes directly on hosting, VPS, and dedicated server services while reselling 5GN network and cloud.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 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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