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'''PIPE Networks''' (also known as '''PIPE''') is an Australian telecommunications company | '''PIPE Networks''' (also known as '''PIPE''') is an Australian telecommunications company based in [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]]. It is a subsidiary of [[Vocus Group]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vocus completes acquisition of TPG Telecom’s Enterprise, Government… |url=https://www.vocus.com.au/news/vocus-completes-acquisition-of-tpg-telecoms-enterprise-government-and-wholesale-fixed-business-and-associated-fibre-assets-for-a-5-25bn |access-date=2025-08-01 |website=Vocus |language=en}}</ref> Its primary business is establishing [[Internet exchange point|peering exchanges]]. PIPE stands for "Public Internet Peering Exchange". The company also offers services such as co-location, telehousing, and fibre networks. | ||
PIPE listed on the then [[Australian Securities Exchange|Australian Stock Exchange]] on 17 May 2005 as PIPE Networks Limited with | PIPE listed on the then [[Australian Securities Exchange|Australian Stock Exchange]] on 17 May 2005 as PIPE Networks Limited, with the stock code: PWK.<ref>{{cite web | ||
| url = http://www.asx.com.au/asx/research/CompanyInfoSearchResults.jsp?searchBy=asxCode&allinfo=on&asxCode=PWK | title = Pipe Networks Limited (PWK) | accessdate = 2007-09-13 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20051121045919/http://www.asx.com.au/asx/research/CompanyInfoSearchResults.jsp?searchBy=asxCode&allinfo=on&asxCode=PWK |archivedate = 2005-11-21}}</ref> | | url = http://www.asx.com.au/asx/research/CompanyInfoSearchResults.jsp?searchBy=asxCode&allinfo=on&asxCode=PWK | ||
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| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20051121045919/http://www.asx.com.au/asx/research/CompanyInfoSearchResults.jsp?searchBy=asxCode&allinfo=on&asxCode=PWK | |||
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Australian ISPs | Australian ISPs that utilise PIPE's metropolitan fibre networks include [[iiNet]], [[Internode (ISP)|Internode]], and [[iPrimus]], among others.<ref name="zdnet">{{cite news | ||
| url = https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/industry-laments-loss-of-pipe-networks/ | |||
| title = Industry laments loss of Pipe Networks | |||
| author = Liam Tung | |||
| access-date = 20 May 2010 | |||
| date = 13 November 2009 | |||
| publisher = [[ZDNet]]}}</ref> | |||
In March 2010, shareholders accepted a takeover offer from [[TPG Telecom|TPG Telecom Limited]].<ref name=takeover>[http://money.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1026731&rf=true Internet shake-up looms on PIPE sale]</ref> | In March 2010, shareholders accepted a takeover offer from [[TPG Telecom|TPG Telecom Limited]].<ref name=takeover>[http://money.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1026731&rf=true Internet shake-up looms on PIPE sale]</ref> | ||
In October 2024, [[Vocus Group]] proposed to PIPE Networks from TPG Telecom for $5. | In October 2024, the [[Vocus Group]] proposed to acquire PIPE Networks from TPG Telecom for $5.25 billion.<ref>{{Cite web | ||
| last = Bond | |||
| first = Morag | |||
| date = 21 November 2024 | |||
| title = Request for submissions: Vocus' proposed acquisition of TPG's fixed line enterprise, government and wholesale business | |||
| url = https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/public-registers/documents/TPG%20-%20Market%20Inquiries%20Letter%2018%20November%202024.pdf}}</ref> The sale was finalised on 31 July 2025. | |||
==Peering exchanges== | ==Peering exchanges== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.pipenetworks.com PIPE Networks] | *[http://www.pipenetworks.com PIPE Networks] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930114801/http://www.pipenetworks.com/ |date=30 September 2011 }} | ||
*[http://www.pipeinternational.com PIPE International] | *[http://www.pipeinternational.com PIPE International] | ||
*[http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20080114/pdf/316xl6djcbynw2.pdf Media presentation for PPC-1] | *[http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20080114/pdf/316xl6djcbynw2.pdf Media presentation for PPC-1] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:04, 17 August 2025
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PIPE Networks (also known as PIPE) is an Australian telecommunications company based in Brisbane, Queensland. It is a subsidiary of Vocus Group.[1] Its primary business is establishing peering exchanges. PIPE stands for "Public Internet Peering Exchange". The company also offers services such as co-location, telehousing, and fibre networks.
PIPE listed on the then Australian Stock Exchange on 17 May 2005 as PIPE Networks Limited, with the stock code: PWK.[2]
Australian ISPs that utilise PIPE's metropolitan fibre networks include iiNet, Internode, and iPrimus, among others.[3]
In March 2010, shareholders accepted a takeover offer from TPG Telecom Limited.[4]
In October 2024, the Vocus Group proposed to acquire PIPE Networks from TPG Telecom for $5.25 billion.[5] The sale was finalised on 31 July 2025.
Peering exchanges
PIPE currently runs six metropolitan exchange networks.
| City | First opened | Number of sites |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | May 2002 | 4 |
| Sydney | January 2003 | 6 |
| Adelaide | January 2003 | 2 |
| Melbourne | July 2003 | 4 |
| Hobart | August 2003 | 2 |
| Canberra | June 2004 | 1 |
PIPE International
In January 2008, PIPE Networks announced it would be constructing a $200 million international link, known as PPC-1 (Pipe Pacific Cable), from Sydney to Guam.[6] The link connects Madang in Papua New Guinea. It is operated by a newly formed PIPE subsidiary, PIPE International.[7]
In April 2008, PIPE Networks entered into a joint venture with New Zealand-based Kordia to build an undersea fibre optic cable between New Zealand and Australia. This cable was to be known as PPC-2.[8] As of 2024, this link has yet to appear.
Takeover offer
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See also
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