News and insights from Vocus
Posted on December 06, 2016
Vocus announced today that it has executed a binding agreement with Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), referred to as contract-in-force (CIF), for the construction of the Australia Singapore Cable (ASC). The ASC project is a ~4,600km submarine cable system linking Australia to Singapore, and Indonesia,…
Posted on December 01, 2016
First acquisition in New Zealand post-merger Mobile, landline, broadband, gas and power bundle for Slingshot customers Vocus New Zealand has today taken ownership of Switch Utilities Ltd, marking the company’s first acquisition in New Zealand since the merger with M2 Group earlier this year. As an…
Posted on October 26, 2016
We’re thrilled to announce that Nextgen Networks is now part of Vocus Communications.Following the announcement our CEO, Geoff Horth said, “We are excited to announce this latest step in our growth and journey towards being Australia’s most loved and most forward thinking telco. The Nextgen…
Posted on September 22, 2016
The momentum behind our goal to become a telco powerhouse was boosted today with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) advising, after stringent review, that it did not oppose our acquisition of Nextgen Networks.Geoff Horth, CEO of Vocus said, “We are extremely pleased with the…
Posted on July 13, 2016
We’re thrilled to announce our plans to acquire the fibre assets of Nextgen Networks to significantly boost the Vocus fibre network.Nextgen operates one of Australia’s largest fibre backhaul networks which traverses 17,000km of fibre connecting capital cities and major regional…
Posted on July 07, 2016
Right now, Australia’s Federal Government remains in limbo. For almost a week after the election last week the nation waited while millions of postal votes travelled at the speed of paper to their home centres to be counted. A group of young Perth entrepreneurs are creating a secure, anonymous and verifiable…
Posted on July 06, 2016
The 2016 Vocus Upstart Program is now in session. Vocus Upstart took the next step to usher an exciting new era of tech innovation in the West by accepting the latest round of program participants. Seven new WA tech startups will receive $40,000 from the Vocus Upstart program to help further develop…
Posted on April 05, 2016
Our hugely successful campaign has been all about letting Australian businesses know there is a new major business telecommunications alternative and we're here to shake up the market.The campaign has been appearing across print, digital and outdoor and mirrors Vocus' maverick style through a series…
Posted on April 05, 2016
Vocus Communications has today launched a new product adapted from the M2 product suite, marking a milestone in the integration of the two companies. Vocus Communications will now be offering its reseller partners and wholesale customers Vocus NBN Connect which will allow resellers and wholesalers…
Posted on March 02, 2016
Vocus Upstart, one of Australia's most generous startup accelerators, has today launched its 2016 program. Offering a total of up to $320,000 in seed capital and three months extensive mentoring for up to eight successful applicants, the program will commence on 1 August 2016. Vocus Non Executive Director,…