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{{short description|Australian internet service provider}}
{{Infobox company
| name = TPG
| logo =
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| former_name = Total Peripherals Group
| parent = [[TPG Telecom]]
| traded_as =
| foundation = 1986
| industry = [[Telecommunication]]s
| location = [[Barangaroo, New South Wales|Barangaroo]], Australia
| key_people =
| area_served = Australia
| services = [[Internet service provider]]<br>[[Video on demand|Online television]]
| revenue = {{gain}}[[Australian dollar|A$]]2.495 billion (2014)<ref name="2018statement">{{cite web | url=https://www.tpg.com.au | title=TPG Annual Report 2018 | publisher=TPG}}</ref>
| operating_income = {{gain}}A$890 million (2018)<ref name="2018statement" />
| net_income = {{gain}}A$396 million (2018)<ref name="2018statement" />
| assets = {{gain}}A$832.4 million (2014)<ref name="2018statement" />
| equity = {{gain}}A$832 million (2014)<ref name="2018statement" />
| num_employees = 5,083 (July 2016)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tpg.com.au/about/pdfs/FY16%20Annual%20Report.pdf|title=FY2016 Annual Report}}</ref>
| subsid =
| homepage = {{url|https://www.tpg.com.au/|tpg.com.au}}
}}

'''TPG''' is an Australian [[internet service provider]] that specialises in consumer and business internet services as well as mobile telephone services. {{As of|August 2015|post=,}} TPG is the second-largest internet service provider in Australia and is the largest [[mobile virtual network operator]]. As such, it has over 671,000 [[G.992.5|ADSL2+]] subscribers, 358,000 landline subscribers and 360,000 mobile subscribers, and owns the second-largest ADSL2+ network in Australia, consisting of 391 ADSL2+ [[DSLAM]]s. It also operates in [[New Zealand]].

The company was formed from the merger between '''Total Peripherals Group''', which was established in 1986 by David and Vicky Teoh, and '''SP Telemedia''' in 2008. In August 2018, TPG and [[Vodafone Australia|Vodafone Hutchison Australia]] announced their intention to merge, with TPG holding a 49.9% stake in the merged company.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-30/tpg-vodafone-announce-merger/10181634|title=TPG and Vodafone announce $15 billion merger|date=30 August 2018|work=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]|access-date=2018-08-30|publisher=ABC}}</ref> In February 2020, the [[Federal Court of Australia]] decided against an objection by the [[Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]] opposing that merger.<ref>[https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/federal-court-allows-tpg-vodafone-merger Federal Court allows TPG-Vodafone merger]. [[Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]]. 13 February 2020.</ref> On 13 July 2020, Vodafone Hutchison Australia merged with TPG via a scheme of arrangements. TPG was renamed to TPG Corporation Limited and delisted from [[Australian Securities Exchange]], with Vodafone Hutchison taking on the TPG Telecom name.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20200713/pdf/44kgxzt9l1pjs3.pdf | title=Implementation of Scheme of Arrangement | date=13 July 2020 | publisher = [[Australian Securities Exchange]]}}</ref>

TPG provide five ranges of products and services including Internet access, networking, OEM services, mobile phone service and accounting software.

==History==
[[File:Total Peripherals Mouse.jpg|thumb|One of Total Peripherals Group's early products]]
Total Peripherals Group was established in 1986 by Malaysian-born Australian businessman [[David Teoh]], as an IT company that sold OEM computers and later moved to provide internet and mobile telephone services.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/david-teoh/ | title=David Teoh – Profile | work=[[Forbes]] | access-date=18 November 2013}}</ref>

In 2007, TPG took a 70 per cent controlling interest in then struggling [[Adelaide]] internet provider Chariot. David Teoh shored up TPG's role as Chariot's parent company a year later, in April 2008, and then quickly followed up with the $225 million [[reverse takeover]] of SP Telemedia to bring Soul, Chariot and TPG under the one banner.

Soul Converged Communications, formally known as [[Comindico]], was an Australian telecommunications company based in [[Sydney]]. Soul's main activities revolve around telecommunications, with business and home and small business divisions. In April 2005, it bought a 43 per cent stake in mobile phone company B Digital. In September 2006 Soul increased its stake in B Digital to 75 per cent and made a full takeover offer.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}

In April 2008, SPT merged with Total Peripherals Group at a cost of $150 million in cash and $230 million in shares<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-02-07|title=SP Telemedia to merge with TPG|url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/sp-telemedia-to-merge-with-tpg-20080207-1qte.html|access-date=2020-08-10|website=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]|language=en}}</ref> (approximately 80 million) with TPG owner David Teoh becoming the largest shareholder and Executive Chairman of the combined group.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20080207/pdf/317bmcyj1px4gw.pdf|title=SP Telemedia to merge with TPG|date =7 February 2008|access-date=2008-05-05}}</ref> On 25 November 2009, following shareholder approval, SP Telemedia Ltd (Trading as Soul) changed its name to TPG Telecom Ltd. The ASX code was changed also from SOT to TPM.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asx.com.au/resources/codes/changes/2009.htm|title=ASX code changes 2009|date=7 December 2009|access-date=2009-12-07|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091201133302/http://www.asx.com.au/resources/codes/changes/2009.htm|archive-date=1 December 2009}}</ref>

=== Post-merger acquisitions ===
In November 2009, TPG, which already owned a substantial portion of [[PIPE Networks]]' shares, announced it intended to acquire the company.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/technology/pipe-in-trading-halt/story-e6frgakx-1225841986531 | title=TPG finalises Pipe buyout | work=[[The Australian]]| date=17 March 2010 | access-date=22 November 2013 | author=Colley, Andrew}}</ref> TPG completed its acquisition of PIPE for $373 million by way of scheme of arrangement on 31 March 2010, after shareholders and government bodies approved the transaction. The acquisition allows TPG to gain full control of PIPE Networks' fibre optic network in Australia and the [[Pipe Pacific Cable]] (PPC-1), connecting Sydney to [[Guam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/325874/soul_tpg_buys_pipe_networks_373m/|title=Soul/TPG buys Pipe Networks for $373m|date =11 January 2009|access-date=2010-03-11}}</ref>

TPG, in a statement released on 14 July 2011, announced it intended to acquire IntraPower for $12.8 million. It was also stated in the statement that the Board of Directors of IntraPower recommended the shareholders of the company approve the transaction.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tpg.com.au/about/pdfs/Proposal_toacquire_IntraPower.pdf | title=TPG Telecom Limited: proposal to acquire IntraPower Limited | publisher=[[Australian Securities Exchange]] | date=14 July 2011 | access-date=22 November 2013}}</ref> The acquisition was completed on 30 August, allowing TPG to benefit from TrustedCloud and other IntraPower products.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20110830/pdf/420r4mhkd8hgp0.pdf |title=Takeover offer by TPG Telecom Limited for IntraPower Limited – Offer closed|date=30 August 2011 |access-date=23 August 2012}}</ref>

On 9 December 2013, TPG purchased [[AAPT Limited|AAPT]] from [[Spark New Zealand|Telecom New Zealand]] for $450 million.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nzx.com/companies/TEL/announcements/244861 | title=Telecom announces sale of AAPT for A$450 million | publisher=[[New Zealand Exchange]] | date=9 December 2013 | access-date=9 December 2013}}</ref> The transaction allows TPG to gain control of AAPT's fibre-optic network, which extends across six Australian states and territories, and is estimated to be 11,000 km in length.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/tpg-to-acquire-aapt-for-450m-from-telecom-nz-20131209-2yzuk.html | title=TPG to acquire AAPT for $450m from Telecom NZ | work=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] | date=9 December 2013 | access-date=9 December 2013 | author=Mason, Max}}</ref> The transaction was expected to be finalised by February 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/tpg-buys-aapt-from-telecom-nz-for-au450m/|title=TPG buys AAPT from Telecom NZ for A$450m|publisher=[[ZDnet]]|date=9 December 2013|access-date=9 December 2013|author=Taylor, Josh}}</ref>

On 13 March 2015, TPG advised of its intent to take over Australia's third Largest ISP [[iiNet]] at A$8.60 per share, giving a value of $1.4 billion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://investor.iinet.com.au/IRM/ShowDownloadDoc.aspx?SiteId=140&AnnounceGuid=9004979b-cd65-4740-91b7-1cce3bc38fa2|title=TPG TELECOM LIMITED TO ACQUIRE iiNET LIMITED IN A RECOMMENDED TRANSACTION|date=13 March 2015|website=iiNet {{!}} Broadband internet, NBN plans, ADSL2+ and Naked DSL|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402142628/http://investor.iinet.com.au/IRM/ShowDownloadDoc.aspx?SiteId=140&AnnounceGuid=9004979b-cd65-4740-91b7-1cce3bc38fa2|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=2019-08-07}}</ref> TPG offered $8.60 per iiNet share, on top of the entitlement to the already-declared 10.5-cent interim dividend, valuing iiNet at about 21 times its underlying net profit for 2014. The deal was approved by shareholders on 27 July,<ref>{{cite news|last=Maher|first=William|title=iiNet, TPG mega-merger wins shareholder approval|url=http://www.crn.com.au/News/407084,iinet-tpg-mega-merger-gets-shareholder-approval.aspx|date=27 July 2015}}</ref> and by the ACCC on 20 August 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hopewell|first=Luke |title=ACCC Gives TPG The A-OK To Buy iiNet|url=http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2015/08/accc-gives-tpg-the-a-ok-to-buy-iinet/|access-date=20 August 2015|publisher=Gizmodo|date=August 2015}}</ref> This made TPG Australia's second-largest ISP by customer volume after [[Telstra]].

=== Ventures ===
On 7 May 2013, TPG won a $13.5 million bid for two 10 MHz spectra of the 2.5 GHz band in Australia. TPG, which operates a [[Mobile virtual network operator|mobile virtual network]], in a statement, announced that the network would allow it to offer "value-adding" wireless broadband products to its customers.<ref name="4g acq">{{cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/telstra-optus-tpg-win-4g-spectrum-for-au2-billion/|title=Telstra, Optus, TPG win 4G spectrum for A$2 billion|publisher=[[ZDNet]]|date=7 May 2013|access-date=17 November 2013|author=Taylor, Josh}}</ref> Although TPG did not reveal what the purpose of the spectra would be, the 2.5 GHz band is expected to be used as a 4G channel. The network will be switched on in October 2014.<ref name="2013presentation" />

On 17 September 2013, during TPG's financial year results presentation, it was announced that the company plans on constructing [[FTTB|fibre to the Building (FTTB)]] networks, capable of offering a bandwidth of 100 Mbit/s, in five major capital cities. It was also estimated that the cost of the plans would be $69.99 per month, lower than the current price of NBN plans though it excludes initial connection and setup costs.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.itnews.com.au/News/357331,tpg-to-build-fibre-to-the-basement.aspx | title=TPG to build fibre to the basement | publisher=iTnews | date=17 September 2013 | access-date=17 November 2013}}</ref> Although, final costs have yet to be determined, the network is expected to compete with the NBN, leading to calls from the research director of [[Ovum Ltd.|Ovum]], David Kennedy, for [[NBN Co]] to respond competitively.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.afr.com/p/australia2-0/tpg_fibre_plan_challenges_nbn_v10TzlbnSJEHWqPQ70CZ3K | title=TPG fibre plan challenges NBN |work=[[Australian Financial Review]]| date=17 September 2013 | access-date=17 November 2013 |author1=Ramli, David|author2=Hutchison, James}}</ref>

On 13 July 2020, [[Vodafone (Australia)|Vodafone Hutchison]] merged with TPG via a scheme of arrangements. TPG was renamed to TPG Corporation Limited and delisted from ASX, with Vodafone Hutchison taking on the TPG Telecom name.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20200713/pdf/44kgxzt9l1pjs3.pdf | title=Implementation of Scheme of Arrangement | date=13 July 2020 | publisher = Australian Securities Exchange}}</ref>

In September 2020, TPG Telecom announced a partnership with the [[National Australia Bank]] to deliver fixed and mobile network services for the bank.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barbaschow|first=Asha|title=NAB signs on TPG Telecom as new network provider|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/nab-signs-on-tpg-telecom-as-new-network-provider/|access-date=2020-09-16|website=ZDNet|language=en}}</ref>

==== SIMBA Telecom ====
{{Main|SIMBA Telecom}}
On 14 December 2016, it was announced that TPG had secured the fourth telecommunications license in Singapore for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]105 million ([[Australian dollar|A$]]122 million).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australia's TPG wins battle for fourth telco licence in Singapore |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/australian-telco-tpg-singapores-4th-telco |access-date=2019-08-07 |website=TODAYonline}}</ref> They were provisionally allocated 60 MHz of spectrum made available in the New Entrant Spectrum Auction (NESA), with spectrum rights that commenced in April 2017. TPG was also expected to provide street level coverage nationwide within 18 months of the start date.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ting |first1=Lisabel |date=14 December 2016 |title=TPG Telecom wins rights to be Singapore's fourth telco |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/tpg-telecom-wins-rights-to-be-singapores-fourth-telco |access-date=6 June 2019 |website=The Straits Times}}</ref> TPG launch commercial service in March 2020.

For voice communications, it makes use of [[Voice over LTE]] technology which saw subscribers have initial troubles setting up during the trial rollout at the start of 2019 as existing phones did not contain the configuration profile required for the VoLTE functionality to work.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Fittest will survive': Singapore's 4th telco TPG confident of thriving amid growing competition |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/singapore-s-4th-telco-tpg-confident-fittest-will-survive-869011 |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref> These was largely resolved when the major brands added the configuration profile into their operating systems, with Apple adding the profile only in September 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TPG VoLTE is finally supported on iPhone for making voice calls over LTE – OCWorkbench |url=https://en.ocworkbench.com/tpg-volte-is-finally-supported-on-iphone-for-making-voice-calls-over-lte/ |access-date=2022-04-06 |language=en-US}}</ref>

On 30 June 2020, as part of the Vodafone-TPG merger, the Singapore operations were spun off into an independent entity, Tuas Limited.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MarketScreener |title=TPG Corporation Limited completed the spin-off of Tuas Limited. {{!}} MarketScreener |url=https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/TPG-TELECOM-LIMITED-9058858/news/TPG-Corporation-Limited-completed-the-spin-off-of-Tuas-Limited-33801614/ |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=www.marketscreener.com |date=30 June 2020 |language=en}}</ref> As part of the spin off, Tuas Limited was also listed on the [[Australian Securities Exchange]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-01 |title=Brokers try to squeeze a block out of TPG spin-off Tuas Ltd |url=https://www.afr.com/street-talk/brokers-try-to-turn-25pc-tuas-ltd-stake-into-225m-block-trade-20220201-p59suw |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=Australian Financial Review |language=en}}</ref> In December 2021, TPG won 10MHz of the 2.1GHz frequency spectrum in the government auction, allowing it to deploy its 5G network across the island. SIMBA Telecom has since been an independent company in Singapore, effectively making it a local company with zero TPG Australia's involvement in any of its business operations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-01 |title=Little fanfare as TPG gets to be third 5G operator in Singapore, other telcos gain 5G airwaves |url=https://www.techgoondu.com/2021/12/01/little-fanfare-as-tpg-gets-to-be-third-5g-operator-in-singapore-other-telcos-gain-5g-airwaves/ |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=Techgoondu |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-29 |title=Singapore operators secure more 5G spectrum |url=https://www.mobileworldlive.com/asia/asia-news/singapore-operators-secure-more-5g-spectrum |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=Mobile World Live |language=en-GB |last1=Waring |first1=Joseph }}</ref> In April 2022, the Singapore operations was rebranded from TPG to SIMBA Telecom, in reference to Singapore's 'Lion City' nickname.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Goodbye TPG. Hello to SIMBA Telecom! |url=https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-goodbye-tpg-hello-simba-telecom |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=www.hardwarezone.com.sg |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=TPG Telecom is now officially renamed as SIMBA Telecom – OCWorkbench |url=https://en.ocworkbench.com/tpg-telecom-is-now-officially-renamed-as-simba-telecom/ |access-date=2022-04-06 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Subsidiaries==
* [[AAPT Limited|AAPT]]
* [[PIPE Networks]]
* Chariot
* Soul
* Lebara Australia
* IntraPower
* [[iiNet]]
** [[Internode (ISP)|Internode]]
** RuralNet
** Country NetLink
** Origin Internet
** Octa4
** [[TransACT]]
*** Grapevine
** [[Westnet]]
** Netspace
** Adam Internet

== Divisions ==
===TPG Internet===

TPG Internet sells many [[internet|internet services]], such as [[dialup]], [[Asymmetric digital subscriber line|ADSL]], [[G.992.5|ADSL2+]], [[fiber-optic communication|fibre]] and [[Single-pair high-speed digital subscriber line|SHDSL]] broadband access, [[IPTV]], [[Voice over IP|VoIP]] solutions and virtual phone cards. TPG also include plans and bundles on the [[National Broadband Network]] (NBN).

====Unlimited broadband====

On 24 September 2010, TPG introduced a phone-line bundled unlimited plan that included unlimited, unmetered uploads and downloads and free IPTV.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/tpg-one-ups-itself-in-broadband-battle/|title=TPG one-ups itself in broadband battle |publisher=[[ZDNet]]|access-date=2010-09-26}}</ref>

====IPTV====

After a limited beta, TPG officially launched IPTV service on 12 June 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=760306 |title=Whirlpool forum |publisher=whirlpool.net.au }}</ref> IPTV was available to all ADSL2+ customers on supported exchanges.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tpg.com.au/iptv/exchange.php |title=IPTV enabled exchanges |access-date=12 December 2010 }}</ref> It was discontinued in 2019.

===TPG Systems===

TPG Systems was an [[Original equipment manufacturer|OEM]] of [[IBM PC compatible|PC]]s, laptops and [[Server (computing)|server]]s. This division of the company ceased trading in early 2004.

===TPG Software===

TPG Software, trading as Catsoft, makes and sells accounting software to businesses.

===TPG Boomerang TV===

TPG Boomerang TV was a subscription television service that operated using [[PAS 8]].<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=[[The Australian]]|title=Provider adds cable to its Net orbit|page=29|date=24 November 1999}}</ref> It was launched in February 2000.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=[[The Courier-Mail]]|title=Pay TV plan to lift Net result|first=Rodney|last=Chester|page=9|date=29 February 2000}}</ref>

===TPG Mobile===

TPG Mobile acted as a [[Mobile Virtual Network Operator]] (MVNO) using the [[Optus]] network from August 2008 until late 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.crn.com.au/news/tpgs-1bn-vodafone-deal-delivers-slap-in-face-to-optus-409826 |title=TPG's $1bn Vodafone deal delivers slap in face to Optus |publisher=CRN Australia |date=2015-09-30 |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref> In September 2015, TPG announced a switch to [[Vodafone Australia]] as its mobile service provider, moving its customers from the Optus network to the Vodafone network.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itnews.com.au/news/tpg-to-build-vodafone-dark-fibre-network-in-1bn-deal-409820 |title=TPG to build Vodafone dark fibre network in $1bn deal |publisher=iTnews |date=2015-09-30 |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref> Subsequently, in 2020, TPG merged with Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA), effectively becoming the owner of the Vodafone network in Australia.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/federal-court-allows-tpg-vodafone-merger |title=Federal Court allows TPG-Vodafone merger |publisher=Australian Competition and Consumer Commission |date=2020-02-13 |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref>

TPG Telecom and Optus have implemented an 11-year regional network-sharing deal under a Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) agreement that went live in early 2025.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itnews.com.au/news/optus-and-tpg-network-sharing-deal-passes-accc-muster-611379 |title=Optus and TPG network sharing deal passes ACCC muster |publisher=iTnews |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref> This arrangement allows TPG to use 2,444 Optus mobile network sites across regional Australia, expanding its mobile coverage from around 400,000 square kilometers to approximately 1 million square kilometers, covering 98.4% of Australia's population.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.crn.com.au/news/tpg-and-optus-ink-11-year-network-sharing-agreement-607519 |title=TPG and Optus ink 11-year network sharing agreement |work=CRN Australia |publisher=CRN |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref> In return, Optus gains access to TPG's spectrum, enhancing its network capacity and accelerating its 5G rollout in regional areas.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telecoms.com/spectrum/accc-gives-its-blessing-to-optus-tpg-deal |title=ACCC gives its blessing to Optus-TPG deal |publisher=Telecoms.com |date=2024-09-05 |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref> The deal, which received ACCC approval in September 2024, aims to increase competition in the telecommunications market and improve services for customers of both companies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.accc.gov.au/public-registers/mergers-registers/public-informal-merger-reviews-register/optus-mobile-pty-ltd-and-tpg-telecom-limited-proposed-network-and-spectrum-sharing |title=Optus Mobile Pty Ltd and TPG Telecom Limited proposed network and spectrum sharing |publisher=ACCC |date=2024-09-05 |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref>

===AAPT===

AAPT is TPG's wholesale arm.

== Subscribers ==
It is Australia's second-largest internet service provider and largest mobile virtual network operator.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexmorrell/2013/07/03/australian-telecom-owners-david-and-vicky-teoh-join-billionaire-ranks/ | title=Australian Telecom Couple David And Vicky Teoh Now Worth $1 Billion | work=[[Forbes]] | date=3 July 2013 | access-date=18 November 2013 | author=Morrell, Alex}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2013/5/8/technology/tpgs-spectrum-surprise|title=TPG's spectrum surprise|work=[[Business Spectator]]|date=8 May 2013|access-date=18 November 2013|author=Adhikari, Suprati}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Year!! Broadband subscribers !! Mobile subscribers
|-
| 2009<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20090922/pdf/31kvdctrxcmvmz.pdf | title=2009 Final Results Presentation | publisher=TPG | year=2009 | access-date=30 November 2013}}</ref> || 388,000 || 220,000 (130,000 Soul subscribers, 90,000 TPG subscribers)
|-
| 2010<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tpg.com.au/about/pdfs/TPG%20Telecom%20FY%202010%20results%20final2.pdf | title=2010 Final Results Presentation | publisher=TPG | year=2010 | access-date=30 November 2013}}</ref> || 488,000 || 201,000 (45,000 Soul subscribers, 156,000 TPG subscribers)
|-
| 2011<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tpg.com.au/about/pdfs/TPM%20FY11%20Presentation%20_Final.pdf | title=2011 Final Year Results Presentation | publisher=TPG | year=2011 | access-date=30 November 2013}}</ref> || 548,000 || 201,000 (9,000 Soul subscribers, 192,000 TPG subscribers)
|-
| 2012<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tpg.com.au/about/pdfs/2012%20Annual%20Report.pdf | title=2012 Annual Report | publisher=TPG | year=2012 | access-date=30 November 2013}}</ref> || 595,000|| 255,000
|-
| 2013<ref name="2013presentation">{{cite web | url=http://www.tpg.com.au/about/pdfs/TPG_FY13_Presentation_Final.pdf | title=2013 Annual Results Presentation | publisher=TPG | year=2013 | access-date=18 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tpg.com.au/about/pdfs/AGM.pdf|title=TPG Media Release|access-date=2010-12-01}}</ref> || 671,000 || 360,000
|}

== ACCC lawsuit ==

A lawsuit over TPG's advertising campaigns was filed against TPG Telecom by the [[Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]] (ACCC) in December 2010. The ACCC accused TPG of misleading its customers by advertising that its "unlimited" broadband package only cost $29.99 per month when the actual minimum monthly cost for the plan is $59.99. The ACCC also claimed in the lawsuit that TPG did not adequately disclose other costs associated with the setting up of the connection.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/371809/accc_sues_tpg_over_29_99_unlimited_plan/ | title=ACCC sues TPG over $29.99 'Unlimited' plan | publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]] | work=ARNnet | date=20 December 2010 | access-date=21 November 2013 | author=LeMay, Renai}}</ref> In response, TPG released a statement saying that it believes all costs were adequately noted in the advertisement and that it was "disappointed" with the ACCC's decision to bring the issue to court.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://delimiter.com.au/2010/12/23/tpg-ads-has-the-accc-gone-too-far/ | title=TPG ads: Has the ACCC gone too far? | publisher=Delimiter | date=23 December 2010 | access-date=21 November 2013 | author=LeMay, Renai}}</ref> In November 2011, the [[Federal Court of Australia|Federal Court]] ruled against TPG and fined the company $2 million, however the fine was reduced to $50,000 after TPG appealed to the full bench of the Federal Court. The ACCC later filed an appeal in the [[High Court of Australia|High Court]], which was approved in August 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.afr.com/p/business/companies/high_court_looms_for_accc_vs_tpg_rOpLZ0UnqAKA3OLrmyy5PP | title=High Court looms for ACCC vs TPG | publisher=[[The Australian Financial Review]] | date=19 August 2013 | access-date=21 November 2013 | author=Ramli, David| work=Financial Review }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/opinionsonhigh/2014/01/06/paterson-wong-tpg/ | title=Fine Print Disclaimers May Not Protect Advertising from being Misleading: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v TPG Internet Pty Ltd | publisher=[[Melbourne Law School]] | date=6 January 2014 | access-date=5 October 2016 | author=Dr Jeannie Marie Paterson and Veronica Wong}}</ref>

== Email Migration ==

In 2023, TPG commenced steps to discontinue provision of email services. An option was given to customers to close their email account or migrate email accounts to an independent organisation called 'The Messaging Company'.

==See also==
{{Portal|Television|Australia}}
*[[Internet television in Australia]]
*[[Subscription television in Australia]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.tpg.com.au/}}

{{Internet service providers of Australia}}
{{Major telecommunications companies}}
{{S&P/ASX 200}}

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	'''TPG''' is an Australian [[internet service provider]] that specialises in consumer and business internet services as well as mobile telephone services. {{As of\|August 2015\|post=,}} TPG is the second-largest internet service provider in Australia and is the largest [[mobile virtual network operator]]. As such, it has over 671,000 [[G.992.5\|ADSL2+]] subscribers, 358,000 landline subscribers and 360,000 mobile subscribers, and owns the second-largest ADSL2+ network in Australia, consisting of 391 ADSL2+ [[DSLAM]]s. It also operates in [[New Zealand]].		'''TPG''' is an Australian [[internet service provider]] that specialises in consumer and business internet services as well as mobile telephone services. {{As of\|August 2015\|post=,}} TPG is the second-largest internet service provider in Australia and is the largest [[mobile virtual network operator]]. As such, it has over 671,000 [[G.992.5\|ADSL2+]] subscribers, 358,000 landline subscribers and 360,000 mobile subscribers, and owns the second-largest ADSL2+ network in Australia, consisting of 391 ADSL2+ [[DSLAM]]s. It also operates in [[New Zealand]].

	The company was formed from the merger between '''Total Peripherals Group''', which was established in 1986 by David and Vicky Teoh, and '''SP Telemedia''' in 2008. In August 2018, TPG and [[Vodafone Australia\|Vodafone Hutchison Australia]] announced their intention to merge, with TPG holding a 49.9% stake in the merged company.<ref>{{cite news\|url=~~http~~://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-30/tpg-vodafone-announce-merger/10181634\|title=TPG and Vodafone announce $15 billion merger\|date=30 August 2018\|work=[[ABC News (Australia)\|ABC News]]\|access-date=2018-08-30\|publisher=ABC}}</ref> In February 2020, the [[Federal Court of Australia]] decided against an objection by the [[Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]] opposing that merger.<ref>[https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/federal-court-allows-tpg-vodafone-merger Federal Court allows TPG-Vodafone merger]. [[Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]]. 13 February 2020.</ref> On 13 July 2020, Vodafone Hutchison Australia merged with TPG via a scheme of arrangements. TPG was renamed to TPG Corporation Limited and delisted from [[Australian Securities Exchange]], with Vodafone Hutchison taking on the TPG Telecom name.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20200713/pdf/44kgxzt9l1pjs3.pdf \| title=Implementation of Scheme of Arrangement \| date=13 July 2020 \| publisher = [[Australian Securities Exchange]]}}</ref>		The company was formed from the merger between '''Total Peripherals Group''', which was established in 1986 by David and Vicky Teoh, and '''SP Telemedia''' in 2008. In August 2018, TPG and [[Vodafone Australia\|Vodafone Hutchison Australia]] announced their intention to merge, with TPG holding a 49.9% stake in the merged company.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-30/tpg-vodafone-announce-merger/10181634\|title=TPG and Vodafone announce $15 billion merger\|date=30 August 2018\|work=[[ABC News (Australia)\|ABC News]]\|access-date=2018-08-30\|publisher=ABC}}</ref> In February 2020, the [[Federal Court of Australia]] decided against an objection by the [[Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]] opposing that merger.<ref>[https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/federal-court-allows-tpg-vodafone-merger Federal Court allows TPG-Vodafone merger]. [[Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]]. 13 February 2020.</ref> On 13 July 2020, Vodafone Hutchison Australia merged with TPG via a scheme of arrangements. TPG was renamed to TPG Corporation Limited and delisted from [[Australian Securities Exchange]], with Vodafone Hutchison taking on the TPG Telecom name.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20200713/pdf/44kgxzt9l1pjs3.pdf \| title=Implementation of Scheme of Arrangement \| date=13 July 2020 \| publisher = [[Australian Securities Exchange]]}}</ref>

	TPG provide five ranges of products and services including Internet access, networking, OEM services, mobile phone service and accounting software.		TPG provide five ranges of products and services including Internet access, networking, OEM services, mobile phone service and accounting software.
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	Soul Converged Communications, formally known as [[Comindico]], was an Australian telecommunications company based in [[Sydney]]. Soul's main activities revolve around telecommunications, with business and home and small business divisions. In April 2005, it bought a 43 per cent stake in mobile phone company B Digital. In September 2006 Soul increased its stake in B Digital to 75 per cent and made a full takeover offer.{{Citation needed\|date=November 2010}}		Soul Converged Communications, formally known as [[Comindico]], was an Australian telecommunications company based in [[Sydney]]. Soul's main activities revolve around telecommunications, with business and home and small business divisions. In April 2005, it bought a 43 per cent stake in mobile phone company B Digital. In September 2006 Soul increased its stake in B Digital to 75 per cent and made a full takeover offer.{{Citation needed\|date=November 2010}}

	In April 2008, SPT merged with Total Peripherals Group at a cost of $150 million in cash and $230 million in shares<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2008-02-07\|title=SP Telemedia to merge with TPG\|url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/sp-telemedia-to-merge-with-tpg-20080207-1qte.html\|access-date=2020-08-10\|website=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]\|language=en}}</ref> (approximately 80 million) with TPG owner David Teoh becoming the largest shareholder and Executive Chairman of the combined group.<ref>{{cite web\|url=~~http~~://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20080207/pdf/317bmcyj1px4gw.pdf\|title=SP Telemedia to merge with TPG\|date =7 February 2008\|access-date=2008-05-05}}</ref> On 25 November 2009, following shareholder approval, SP Telemedia Ltd (Trading as Soul) changed its name to TPG Telecom Ltd. The ASX code was changed also from SOT to TPM.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.asx.com.au/resources/codes/changes/2009.htm\|title=ASX code changes 2009\|date=7 December 2009\|access-date=2009-12-07\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091201133302/http://www.asx.com.au/resources/codes/changes/2009.htm\|archive-date=1 December 2009}}</ref>		In April 2008, SPT merged with Total Peripherals Group at a cost of $150 million in cash and $230 million in shares<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2008-02-07\|title=SP Telemedia to merge with TPG\|url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/sp-telemedia-to-merge-with-tpg-20080207-1qte.html\|access-date=2020-08-10\|website=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]\|language=en}}</ref> (approximately 80 million) with TPG owner David Teoh becoming the largest shareholder and Executive Chairman of the combined group.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20080207/pdf/317bmcyj1px4gw.pdf\|title=SP Telemedia to merge with TPG\|date =7 February 2008\|access-date=2008-05-05}}</ref> On 25 November 2009, following shareholder approval, SP Telemedia Ltd (Trading as Soul) changed its name to TPG Telecom Ltd. The ASX code was changed also from SOT to TPM.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.asx.com.au/resources/codes/changes/2009.htm\|title=ASX code changes 2009\|date=7 December 2009\|access-date=2009-12-07\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091201133302/http://www.asx.com.au/resources/codes/changes/2009.htm\|archive-date=1 December 2009}}</ref>

	=== Post-merger acquisitions ===		=== Post-merger acquisitions ===
	In November 2009, TPG, which already owned a substantial portion of [[PIPE Networks]]' shares, announced it intended to acquire the company.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/technology/pipe-in-trading-halt/story-e6frgakx-1225841986531 \| title=TPG finalises Pipe buyout \| work=[[The Australian]]\| date=17 March 2010 \| access-date=22 November 2013 \| author=Colley, Andrew}}</ref> TPG completed its acquisition of PIPE for $373 million by way of scheme of arrangement on 31 March 2010, after shareholders and government bodies approved the transaction. The acquisition allows TPG to gain full control of PIPE Networks' fibre optic network in Australia and the [[Pipe Pacific Cable]] (PPC-1), connecting Sydney to [[Guam]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=~~http~~://www.arnnet.com.au/article/325874/soul_tpg_buys_pipe_networks_373m/\|title=Soul/TPG buys Pipe Networks for $373m\|date =11 January 2009\|access-date=2010-03-11}}</ref>		In November 2009, TPG, which already owned a substantial portion of [[PIPE Networks]]' shares, announced it intended to acquire the company.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/technology/pipe-in-trading-halt/story-e6frgakx-1225841986531 \| title=TPG finalises Pipe buyout \| work=[[The Australian]]\| date=17 March 2010 \| access-date=22 November 2013 \| author=Colley, Andrew}}</ref> TPG completed its acquisition of PIPE for $373 million by way of scheme of arrangement on 31 March 2010, after shareholders and government bodies approved the transaction. The acquisition allows TPG to gain full control of PIPE Networks' fibre optic network in Australia and the [[Pipe Pacific Cable]] (PPC-1), connecting Sydney to [[Guam]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/325874/soul_tpg_buys_pipe_networks_373m/\|title=Soul/TPG buys Pipe Networks for $373m\|date =11 January 2009\|access-date=2010-03-11}}</ref>

	TPG, in a statement released on 14 July 2011, announced it intended to acquire IntraPower for $12.8 million. It was also stated in the statement that the Board of Directors of IntraPower recommended the shareholders of the company approve the transaction.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.tpg.com.au/about/pdfs/Proposal_toacquire_IntraPower.pdf \| title=TPG Telecom Limited: proposal to acquire IntraPower Limited \| publisher=[[Australian Securities Exchange]] \| date=14 July 2011 \| access-date=22 November 2013}}</ref> The acquisition was completed on 30 August, allowing TPG to benefit from TrustedCloud and other IntraPower products.<ref>{{cite web\|url=~~http~~://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20110830/pdf/420r4mhkd8hgp0.pdf \|title=Takeover offer by TPG Telecom Limited for IntraPower Limited – Offer closed\|date=30 August 2011 \|access-date=23 August 2012}}</ref>		TPG, in a statement released on 14 July 2011, announced it intended to acquire IntraPower for $12.8 million. It was also stated in the statement that the Board of Directors of IntraPower recommended the shareholders of the company approve the transaction.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.tpg.com.au/about/pdfs/Proposal_toacquire_IntraPower.pdf \| title=TPG Telecom Limited: proposal to acquire IntraPower Limited \| publisher=[[Australian Securities Exchange]] \| date=14 July 2011 \| access-date=22 November 2013}}</ref> The acquisition was completed on 30 August, allowing TPG to benefit from TrustedCloud and other IntraPower products.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20110830/pdf/420r4mhkd8hgp0.pdf \|title=Takeover offer by TPG Telecom Limited for IntraPower Limited – Offer closed\|date=30 August 2011 \|access-date=23 August 2012}}</ref>

	On 9 December 2013, TPG purchased [[AAPT Limited\|AAPT]] from [[Spark New Zealand\|Telecom New Zealand]] for $450 million.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://nzx.com/companies/TEL/announcements/244861 \| title=Telecom announces sale of AAPT for A$450 million \| publisher=[[New Zealand Exchange]] \| date=9 December 2013 \| access-date=9 December 2013}}</ref> The transaction allows TPG to gain control of AAPT's fibre-optic network, which extends across six Australian states and territories, and is estimated to be 11,000 km in length.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/tpg-to-acquire-aapt-for-450m-from-telecom-nz-20131209-2yzuk.html \| title=TPG to acquire AAPT for $450m from Telecom NZ \| work=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] \| date=9 December 2013 \| access-date=9 December 2013 \| author=Mason, Max}}</ref> The transaction was expected to be finalised by February 2014.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/tpg-buys-aapt-from-telecom-nz-for-au450m/\|title=TPG buys AAPT from Telecom NZ for A$450m\|publisher=[[ZDnet]]\|date=9 December 2013\|access-date=9 December 2013\|author=Taylor, Josh}}</ref>		On 9 December 2013, TPG purchased [[AAPT Limited\|AAPT]] from [[Spark New Zealand\|Telecom New Zealand]] for $450 million.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://nzx.com/companies/TEL/announcements/244861 \| title=Telecom announces sale of AAPT for A$450 million \| publisher=[[New Zealand Exchange]] \| date=9 December 2013 \| access-date=9 December 2013}}</ref> The transaction allows TPG to gain control of AAPT's fibre-optic network, which extends across six Australian states and territories, and is estimated to be 11,000 km in length.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/tpg-to-acquire-aapt-for-450m-from-telecom-nz-20131209-2yzuk.html \| title=TPG to acquire AAPT for $450m from Telecom NZ \| work=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] \| date=9 December 2013 \| access-date=9 December 2013 \| author=Mason, Max}}</ref> The transaction was expected to be finalised by February 2014.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/tpg-buys-aapt-from-telecom-nz-for-au450m/\|title=TPG buys AAPT from Telecom NZ for A$450m\|publisher=[[ZDnet]]\|date=9 December 2013\|access-date=9 December 2013\|author=Taylor, Josh}}</ref>
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	!Year!! Broadband subscribers !! Mobile subscribers		!Year!! Broadband subscribers !! Mobile subscribers
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	\| 2009<ref>{{cite web \| url=~~http~~://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20090922/pdf/31kvdctrxcmvmz.pdf \| title=2009 Final Results Presentation \| publisher=TPG \| year=2009 \| access-date=30 November 2013}}</ref> \|\| 388,000 \|\| 220,000 (130,000 Soul subscribers, 90,000 TPG subscribers)		\| 2009<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20090922/pdf/31kvdctrxcmvmz.pdf \| title=2009 Final Results Presentation \| publisher=TPG \| year=2009 \| access-date=30 November 2013}}</ref> \|\| 388,000 \|\| 220,000 (130,000 Soul subscribers, 90,000 TPG subscribers)
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	\| 2010<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.tpg.com.au/about/pdfs/TPG%20Telecom%20FY%202010%20results%20final2.pdf \| title=2010 Final Results Presentation \| publisher=TPG \| year=2010 \| access-date=30 November 2013}}</ref> \|\| 488,000 \|\| 201,000 (45,000 Soul subscribers, 156,000 TPG subscribers)		\| 2010<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.tpg.com.au/about/pdfs/TPG%20Telecom%20FY%202010%20results%20final2.pdf \| title=2010 Final Results Presentation \| publisher=TPG \| year=2010 \| access-date=30 November 2013}}</ref> \|\| 488,000 \|\| 201,000 (45,000 Soul subscribers, 156,000 TPG subscribers)
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	== ACCC lawsuit ==		== ACCC lawsuit ==

	A lawsuit over TPG's advertising campaigns was filed against TPG Telecom by the [[Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]] (ACCC) in December 2010. The ACCC accused TPG of misleading its customers by advertising that its "unlimited" broadband package only cost $29.99 per month when the actual minimum monthly cost for the plan is $59.99. The ACCC also claimed in the lawsuit that TPG did not adequately disclose other costs associated with the setting up of the connection.<ref>{{cite web \| url=~~http~~://www.arnnet.com.au/article/371809/accc_sues_tpg_over_29_99_unlimited_plan/ \| title=ACCC sues TPG over $29.99 'Unlimited' plan \| publisher=[[International Data Group\|IDG]] \| work=ARNnet \| date=20 December 2010 \| access-date=21 November 2013 \| author=LeMay, Renai}}</ref> In response, TPG released a statement saying that it believes all costs were adequately noted in the advertisement and that it was "disappointed" with the ACCC's decision to bring the issue to court.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://delimiter.com.au/2010/12/23/tpg-ads-has-the-accc-gone-too-far/ \| title=TPG ads: Has the ACCC gone too far? \| publisher=Delimiter \| date=23 December 2010 \| access-date=21 November 2013 \| author=LeMay, Renai}}</ref> In November 2011, the [[Federal Court of Australia\|Federal Court]] ruled against TPG and fined the company $2 million, however the fine was reduced to $50,000 after TPG appealed to the full bench of the Federal Court. The ACCC later filed an appeal in the [[High Court of Australia\|High Court]], which was approved in August 2013.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.afr.com/p/business/companies/high_court_looms_for_accc_vs_tpg_rOpLZ0UnqAKA3OLrmyy5PP \| title=High Court looms for ACCC vs TPG \| publisher=[[The Australian Financial Review]] \| date=19 August 2013 \| access-date=21 November 2013 \| author=Ramli, David\| work=Financial Review }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/opinionsonhigh/2014/01/06/paterson-wong-tpg/ \| title=Fine Print Disclaimers May Not Protect Advertising from being Misleading: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v TPG Internet Pty Ltd \| publisher=[[Melbourne Law School]] \| date=6 January 2014 \| access-date=5 October 2016 \| author=Dr Jeannie Marie Paterson and Veronica Wong}}</ref>		A lawsuit over TPG's advertising campaigns was filed against TPG Telecom by the [[Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]] (ACCC) in December 2010. The ACCC accused TPG of misleading its customers by advertising that its "unlimited" broadband package only cost $29.99 per month when the actual minimum monthly cost for the plan is $59.99. The ACCC also claimed in the lawsuit that TPG did not adequately disclose other costs associated with the setting up of the connection.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/371809/accc_sues_tpg_over_29_99_unlimited_plan/ \| title=ACCC sues TPG over $29.99 'Unlimited' plan \| publisher=[[International Data Group\|IDG]] \| work=ARNnet \| date=20 December 2010 \| access-date=21 November 2013 \| author=LeMay, Renai}}</ref> In response, TPG released a statement saying that it believes all costs were adequately noted in the advertisement and that it was "disappointed" with the ACCC's decision to bring the issue to court.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://delimiter.com.au/2010/12/23/tpg-ads-has-the-accc-gone-too-far/ \| title=TPG ads: Has the ACCC gone too far? \| publisher=Delimiter \| date=23 December 2010 \| access-date=21 November 2013 \| author=LeMay, Renai}}</ref> In November 2011, the [[Federal Court of Australia\|Federal Court]] ruled against TPG and fined the company $2 million, however the fine was reduced to $50,000 after TPG appealed to the full bench of the Federal Court. The ACCC later filed an appeal in the [[High Court of Australia\|High Court]], which was approved in August 2013.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.afr.com/p/business/companies/high_court_looms_for_accc_vs_tpg_rOpLZ0UnqAKA3OLrmyy5PP \| title=High Court looms for ACCC vs TPG \| publisher=[[The Australian Financial Review]] \| date=19 August 2013 \| access-date=21 November 2013 \| author=Ramli, David\| work=Financial Review }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/opinionsonhigh/2014/01/06/paterson-wong-tpg/ \| title=Fine Print Disclaimers May Not Protect Advertising from being Misleading: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v TPG Internet Pty Ltd \| publisher=[[Melbourne Law School]] \| date=6 January 2014 \| access-date=5 October 2016 \| author=Dr Jeannie Marie Paterson and Veronica Wong}}</ref>

	== Email Migration ==		== Email Migration ==