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{{Short description|Australian internet service provider}}
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| name = Internode Pty Ltd | name = Internode Pty Ltd
| logo = ] | logo = ]
| type = Subsidiary | type = Subsidiary
| foundation = {{Start date|1991|05|08|df=yes}} | foundation = 1991
| founder = ]<br>Robyn Taylor
| key_people = {{Plainlist| | key_people =
* Simon Hackett, Co-Founder
}}
| location_city = ] | location_city = ]
| location_country = Australia | location_country = Australia
| industry = Telecommunications | industry = Telecommunications
| services = Broadband, ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] | services = Broadband, ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
| parent = ]
| num_employees = 560+ <small>(2015)</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.internode.on.net/about/careers/ |publisher=Internode Pty Ltd |title=Internode :: About :: Careers}}</ref>
| homepage = {{URL|internode.on.net}}
| parent = ]
| homepage = {{URL|www.internode.on.net}}
}} }}
'''Internode Pty Ltd''' is an Australian ] (ISP) that provides ] and ] broadband Internet access, business-class access (Internode Business Connect), web hosting, co-location, ], and a variety of related services. '''Internode Pty Ltd''' was an Australian ] (ISP) that provided ] broadband services, business-class broadband access, web hosting, co-location, ], and a variety of related services. Internode became part of ] in July 2020. TPG initiated a closure of Internode business operations in December 2023, and began transitioning existing Internode customers to other TPG-owned brands (iiNet and Vodafone).


==History== ==History==
The company was founded on 8 May 1991 by Robyn Taylor and Managing Director ],<ref></ref> Internode is based in ], South Australia. The company's services are available nationwide through many means including: The company was founded in 1991 by Robyn Taylor and Managing Director ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smartcompany.com.au/people-human-resources/leadership/mr-94-why-internode-founder-simon-hackett-is-loved-by-his-customers/2/|title=Mr 94%: Why iiNet director, Simon Hackett, is loved by his customers|date=19 December 2012 |access-date=12 December 2023}}</ref> Internode is based in ], South Australia.
*FTTH, FTTN/FTTB, HFC, and Fixed-Wireless broadband (using the ])
*ADSL/ADSL2+ (using DSLAM ports provided by Telstra Wholesale)
*ADSL2+ rollout nationwide (still in progress)
*Wireless hotspots in Adelaide<ref name=internode-hotspots>{{cite web |url=https://hotspot.internode.on.net/coverage/ |publisher=Internode<!--|title=Internode Wireless Hotspots--> |accessdate=2007-04-09 |title = Internode covers Adelaide CBD with WiFi}}</ref>
*Wireless ] broadband (NodeMobile)<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/07/how-good-is-internodes-4g-nodemobile-plan/ | title = How Good Is Internode's 4G NodeMobile Plan? | first = Angus | last = Kidman | date = 16 July 2013 | accessdate = 20 February 2015 | work = Lifehacker}}</ref>
*A SA regional telecommunications backbone based on microwave/wireless and ADSL2+ technologies<ref></ref>


Internode was the first ISP to offer ] services in Australia, by installing their own ] in ] exchanges. This allowed them to offer access speeds of up to 24Mbit/s, significantly higher than the fastest speed then offered by Telstra at the time (1.5Mbit/s).<ref></ref> Internode was the first ISP to offer ] services in Australia, by installing their own ] in ] exchanges. This allowed them to offer access speeds of up to 24&nbsp;Mbit/s, significantly higher than the fastest speed then offered by Telstra at the time (1.5&nbsp;Mbit/s).<ref></ref>
(See also ]) (See also ]) Internode also provided a Naked ADSL2+ service, operating on both Agile and Optus hardware. Internode was a part of the ] consortium which bid to build the ].

Internode also provides a Naked ADSL2+ service, operating on both Agile and Optus hardware. This does not include a PSTN voice service, but also does not require line rental.

Internode is also a part of the ] which bid to build the ].


===Acquisition by iiNet=== ===Acquisition by iiNet===
On 22 December 2011, ]n based ] ] announced the acquisition of Internode in a deal worth $105 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Internode joins forces with iiNet|url=http://www.internode.on.net/news/2011/12/259.php|publisher=Internode|accessdate=2011-12-22}}</ref> The two companies continue to manage two separate brands and operate separately. On 22 December 2011, ]n based ] ] announced the acquisition of Internode in a deal worth $105 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Internode joins forces with iiNet|url=https://www.internode.on.net/news/2011/12/259.php|publisher=Internode|access-date=22 December 2011}}</ref>


In May 2012,<ref>{{cite web|title= Simon Hackett steps up to join iiNet Board|url= http://www.internode.on.net/news/2012/05/274.php|publisher=Internode|accessdate=2012-05-28}}</ref> it was announced that ]'s role would change from being the Managing Director of Internode to become a non-executive board member for ]. At the same time several members of Internode's management team were transferred to management positions within ]. In May 2012,<ref>{{cite web|title=Simon Hackett steps up to join iiNet Board|url=https://www.internode.on.net/news/2012/05/274.php|publisher=Internode|access-date=28 May 2012}}</ref> it was announced that ]'s role would change from being the managing director of Internode to become a non-executive board member for iiNet. At the same time several members of Internode's management team were transferred to management positions within iiNet.


In November 2013,<ref>{{cite web|title = New Appointments to NBN Co Board Bring Extensive Industry Experience to Project|url = http://www.malcolmturnbull.com.au/media/new-appointments-to-nbn-co-board-bring-extensive-industry-experience-to-pro|publisher = Malcolm Turnbull|accessdate = 2013-11-12}}</ref> it was announced that ] would be leaving Internode and the ] Group to join the board of the ] which has been tasked by the ] to provide the next generation of broadband to ]. In November 2013, it was announced that Simon Hackett would be leaving Internode and the iiNet Group to join the board of the ] which has been tasked by the ] to provide the next generation of broadband to Australia.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Appointments to NBN Co Board Bring Extensive Industry Experience to Project|url=https://www.malcolmturnbull.com.au/media/new-appointments-to-nbn-co-board-bring-extensive-industry-experience-to-pro|publisher=]|access-date=12 November 2013}}</ref>


In September 2015, iiNet was successfully acquired by ] in a $1.65 billion deal.<ref>{{cite web|title=iiNet history | url=http://www.iinet.net.au/about/history/ |publisher=iiNet |accessdate=2016-05-07}}</ref> In September 2015, iiNet was acquired by ] in a $1.65 billion deal.<ref>{{cite web|title=iiNet history|url=https://www.iinet.net.au/about/history/|publisher=]|access-date=7 May 2016}}</ref>


In December 2023, Internode announced that it would cease accepting new customers to the Internode brand, and that all existing residential Internode customers will be migrated to the iiNet brand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Internode is closing sales to new customers|url=https://www.internode.on.net/nodesupport/faq/internode_closing_sales_new_customers|publisher=Internode|access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>
It also provides services for video game company ].<ref>Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Valve Corporation (No 3) FCA 196, p10</ref>


===Milestones=== ===Milestones===
*'''Telecommunications backbone in regional Australia:''' 2001 marked the launch of the ] Communications Network, one of the first non-incumbent telecommunications backbones built into a regional area in Australia, offering low cost voice and data services to regional customers. In 2005 a second regional network based on the same technology was deployed in the ] region, demonstrating that the underlying model is not only sustainable, but reproducible. (see ) *'''Telecommunications backbone in regional Australia:''' 2001 marked the launch of the ] Communications Network, one of the first non-incumbent telecommunications backbones built into a regional area in Australia, offering low cost voice and data services to regional customers. In 2005 a second regional network based on the same technology was deployed in the ] region, demonstrating that the underlying model is not only sustainable, but reproducible. (see )
*'''Games network''': 1 July 2002 saw the launch of the Internode Games Network, a private ] network run by Internode for its ADSL customers. It has since grown into the largest gaming network in Australia (in terms of peak daily player count) ahead of even ]'s GameArena. *'''Games network''': 1 July 2002 saw the launch of the Internode Games Network, a private ] network run by Internode for its ADSL customers. It became the largest gaming network in Australia (in terms of peak daily player count) ahead of even ]'s GameArena. It has since been discontinued.
*'''Agile Broadband rollout''': In mid-2003, Internode's infrastructure company, ], installed its own equipment in the Telstra exchange at ]. This made it the first exchange in Regional Australia where ADSL was available from a non-Telstra ].<ref>{{cite news |title=SA town gets broadband – without Telstra |url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/10/03/1064988380807.html |publisher=] |date=2003-10-03 |accessdate=2006-12-11}}</ref> DSLAM deployment continued, ultimately becoming national in extent. *'''Agile Broadband rollout''': In mid-2003, Internode's infrastructure company, ], installed its own equipment in the Telstra exchange at ]. This made it the first exchange in Regional Australia where ADSL was available from a non-Telstra ].<ref>{{cite news|title=SA town gets broadband – without Telstra|url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/10/03/1064988380807.html|publisher=]|date=2003-10-03|access-date=2006-12-11}}</ref> DSLAM deployment continued, ultimately becoming national in extent.
*'''International Backbone:''' In early 2005, Agile extended the national private backbone it operates for Internode to connect to the United States. This link was initially provided by leased capacity on the ] system, expanded in December 2006 to also utilise capacity leased on ] to provide an alternative pathway to that provided by Southern Cross Cable. *'''International Backbone:''' In early 2005, Agile extended the national private backbone it operates for Internode to connect to the United States. This link was initially provided by leased capacity on the ] system, expanded in December 2006 to also utilise capacity leased on ] to provide an alternative pathway to that provided by Southern Cross Cable.
*'''Unmetered content:''' Internode also runs content servers such as a cluster of ] content servers. Further 'unmetered' content available via the national Agile backbone network includes relays of popular streaming audio sources and a 10 ] mirror server. includes a file mirror and radio streams *'''Unmetered content:''' Internode also runs content servers such as a cluster of ] content servers. Further 'unmetered' content available via the national Agile backbone network includes relays of popular streaming audio sources and a 10 ] mirror server. includes a file mirror and radio streams
*'''Gaming Network:''' Internode offers free services to members, recently giving a free advance screening of the blockbuster ] in Brisbane, and ] in Melbourne. These screenings will be discontinued in favour of supporting events, such as the Canberra Games Festival. *'''Gaming Network:''' Internode offers free services to members, recently giving a free advance screening of the blockbuster ] in ], and ] in ]. These screenings will be discontinued in favour of supporting events, such as the Canberra Games Festival.
*'''Sourceforge Mirror:''' On 3 June 2008, Internode announced the availability of the first full Australian ] mirror. Although the service is publicly available, it is also un-metered for Internode customers. *'''SourceForge Mirror:''' On 3 June 2008, Internode announced the availability of the first full Australian ] mirror.
*'''IPv6:''' On 18 July 2008, Internode launched a national ] service, the first in Australia. *'''IPv6:''' On 18 July 2008, Internode launched a national ] service, the first in Australia.
*'''Email Services:''' On 30 November 2023 Internode will stop providing an email service. Internode email addresses are moving to The Messaging Company in 2023 and will be at a yet to be determined cost to the end user.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.internode.on.net/nodesupport/faq/internode_email_messaging_company | title=NodeSupport / Faq / Internode Email Messaging Company &#124; Internode }}</ref>


Internode has supported many local events, such as the ], ], the ] (for at least 10 years until 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iinet.net.au/about/mediacentre/releases/internode/2014-11-28-internode-fringe-2015-sponsorship|website=iinet|title=Fans win as Internode backs the 2015 Adelaide Fringe|date=28 November 2014|access-date=20 August 2019}}</ref>) and the Global ] Challenge.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} Internode has supported many local events, such as the ], ], the ] (for at least 10 years until 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iinet.net.au/about/mediacentre/releases/internode/2014-11-28-internode-fringe-2015-sponsorship|website=iinet|title=Fans win as Internode backs the 2015 Adelaide Fringe|date=28 November 2014|access-date=20 August 2019}}</ref>) and the Global ] Challenge.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}

It also provides services for video game company ].<ref>Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Valve Corporation (No 3) FCA 196, p10</ref>


==Products== ==Products==


===VoIP=== ===VoIP===
Internode operates a nationally available ] based service called NodePhone which leverages the international Agile backbone network and widespread deployment of ] VoIP gateways on that backbone to offer low cost, distance independent telephony services. This telephony service runs over a national private IP network, not over the "best-effort" Internet like many VoIP competitors. As such, it is positioned as a carrier grade, packet based voice service, and is not susceptible to quality problems created by external Internet path failures or congestion. While the original NodePhone did not allow incoming PSTN calls, NodePhone2, released on 23 April 2007, is a full two-way VoIP service.<ref></ref> Internode operates a nationally available ] based service called NodePhone which leverages the international Agile backbone network and widespread deployment of ] VoIP gateways on that backbone to offer low cost, distance independent telephony services. This telephony service runs over a national private IP network, not over the "best-effort" Internet like many VoIP competitors. As such, it is positioned as a carrier grade, packet based voice service, and is not susceptible to quality problems created by external Internet path failures or congestion. While the original NodePhone did not allow incoming PSTN calls, NodePhone2, released on 23 April 2007, is a full two-way VoIP service.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.internode.on.net/support/faq/nodephone/general_information/|title=NodePhone|access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>


===Wireless hotspots=== ===Wireless hotspots===
Internode provides a contiguous wireless hotspot network, formerly known as '''CityLAN''', in ], South Australia.<ref name=internode-hotspots /> The network is an initiative brought about to provide Internet access throughout Adelaide, and eventually nationally.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/wireless--broadband/surpise-leader-of-the-wifi-pack/2006/08/09/1154802947788.html | title = Adelaide poised to lead WiFi pack | work =The Sydney Morning Herald |last=Hearn |first=Louisa |date=10 August 2006}}</ref> This high-speed ] network is open to the public with coverage at ] throughout the Adelaide CBD. Internode provides a contiguous wireless hotspot network, formerly known as '''CityLAN''', in ], South Australia.<ref name=internode-hotspots>{{cite web|url=https://hotspot.internode.on.net/coverage/|publisher=Internode|access-date=2007-04-09|title=Internode covers Adelaide CBD with WiFi}}</ref> The network is an initiative brought about to provide Internet access throughout Adelaide, and eventually nationally.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/wireless--broadband/surpise-leader-of-the-wifi-pack/2006/08/09/1154802947788.html|title=Adelaide poised to lead WiFi pack|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|last=Hearn|first=Louisa|date=10 August 2006}}</ref> This high-speed ] network is open to the public with coverage at ] throughout the Adelaide CBD.


The ''CityLAN'' network is an existing wireless network in the Adelaide city provided by Internode. It provides wireless access to guests and existing Internode customers and has strong access around ], ], ], ], ], and areas of ]. Access through the Internode Wireless Hotspot network is also provided throughout both the ] and ] terminals. Guests may only use a limited number of services, while Internode customers that log into the service get all ports opened, allowing, for instance, the use of email clients like Thunderbird or Outlook. The ''CityLAN'' network is an existing wireless network in the Adelaide city provided by Internode. It provides wireless access to guests and existing Internode customers and has strong access around ], ], ], ], ], and areas of ]. Access through the Internode Wireless Hotspot network is also provided throughout both the ] and ] terminals. Guests may only use a limited number of services, while Internode customers that log into the service get all ports opened, allowing, for instance, the use of email clients like Thunderbird or Outlook.


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Internode Pty Ltd
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelecommunications
Founded1991
FounderSimon Hackett
Robyn Taylor
HeadquartersAdelaide, Australia
ServicesBroadband, Colocation, DNS, Webhosting, VoIP, VPN, VPDN, IBC
ParentTPG Telecom
Websiteinternode.on.net

Internode Pty Ltd was an Australian Internet service provider (ISP) that provided NBN broadband services, business-class broadband access, web hosting, co-location, Voice over IP, and a variety of related services. Internode became part of TPG Telecom in July 2020. TPG initiated a closure of Internode business operations in December 2023, and began transitioning existing Internode customers to other TPG-owned brands (iiNet and Vodafone).

History

The company was founded in 1991 by Robyn Taylor and Managing Director Simon Hackett, Internode is based in Adelaide, South Australia.

Internode was the first ISP to offer ADSL2/2+ services in Australia, by installing their own DSLAMs in Telstra exchanges. This allowed them to offer access speeds of up to 24 Mbit/s, significantly higher than the fastest speed then offered by Telstra at the time (1.5 Mbit/s). (See also Broadband Internet Access, Australia) Internode also provided a Naked ADSL2+ service, operating on both Agile and Optus hardware. Internode was a part of the Terria consortium which bid to build the National Broadband Network.

Acquisition by iiNet

On 22 December 2011, Western Australian based internet service provider iiNet announced the acquisition of Internode in a deal worth $105 million.

In May 2012, it was announced that Simon Hackett's role would change from being the managing director of Internode to become a non-executive board member for iiNet. At the same time several members of Internode's management team were transferred to management positions within iiNet.

In November 2013, it was announced that Simon Hackett would be leaving Internode and the iiNet Group to join the board of the NBN Co which has been tasked by the Australian Government to provide the next generation of broadband to Australia.

In September 2015, iiNet was acquired by TPG Telecom in a $1.65 billion deal.

In December 2023, Internode announced that it would cease accepting new customers to the Internode brand, and that all existing residential Internode customers will be migrated to the iiNet brand.

Milestones

  • Telecommunications backbone in regional Australia: 2001 marked the launch of the Coorong Communications Network, one of the first non-incumbent telecommunications backbones built into a regional area in Australia, offering low cost voice and data services to regional customers. In 2005 a second regional network based on the same technology was deployed in the Yorke Peninsula region, demonstrating that the underlying model is not only sustainable, but reproducible. (see Press Release)
  • Games network: 1 July 2002 saw the launch of the Internode Games Network, a private gaming network run by Internode for its ADSL customers. It became the largest gaming network in Australia (in terms of peak daily player count) ahead of even Telstra's GameArena. It has since been discontinued.
  • Agile Broadband rollout: In mid-2003, Internode's infrastructure company, Agile, installed its own equipment in the Telstra exchange at Meningie, South Australia. This made it the first exchange in Regional Australia where ADSL was available from a non-Telstra DSLAM. DSLAM deployment continued, ultimately becoming national in extent.
  • International Backbone: In early 2005, Agile extended the national private backbone it operates for Internode to connect to the United States. This link was initially provided by leased capacity on the Southern Cross Cable system, expanded in December 2006 to also utilise capacity leased on Australia-Japan Cable to provide an alternative pathway to that provided by Southern Cross Cable.
  • Unmetered content: Internode also runs content servers such as a cluster of Steam content servers. Further 'unmetered' content available via the national Agile backbone network includes relays of popular streaming audio sources and a 10 terabyte mirror server. includes a file mirror and radio streams
  • Gaming Network: Internode offers free services to members, recently giving a free advance screening of the blockbuster V for Vendetta in Brisbane, and Lucky Number Slevin in Melbourne. These screenings will be discontinued in favour of supporting events, such as the Canberra Games Festival.
  • SourceForge Mirror: On 3 June 2008, Internode announced the availability of the first full Australian SourceForge mirror.
  • IPv6: On 18 July 2008, Internode launched a national IPv6 service, the first in Australia.
  • Email Services: On 30 November 2023 Internode will stop providing an email service. Internode email addresses are moving to The Messaging Company in 2023 and will be at a yet to be determined cost to the end user.

Internode has supported many local events, such as the Adelaide Film Festival, WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Fringe (for at least 10 years until 2014) and the Global Green hosting Challenge.

It also provides services for video game company Valve.

Products

VoIP

Internode operates a nationally available VoIP based service called NodePhone which leverages the international Agile backbone network and widespread deployment of Cisco VoIP gateways on that backbone to offer low cost, distance independent telephony services. This telephony service runs over a national private IP network, not over the "best-effort" Internet like many VoIP competitors. As such, it is positioned as a carrier grade, packet based voice service, and is not susceptible to quality problems created by external Internet path failures or congestion. While the original NodePhone did not allow incoming PSTN calls, NodePhone2, released on 23 April 2007, is a full two-way VoIP service.

Wireless hotspots

Internode provides a contiguous wireless hotspot network, formerly known as CityLAN, in Adelaide, South Australia. The network is an initiative brought about to provide Internet access throughout Adelaide, and eventually nationally. This high-speed Wi-Fi network is open to the public with coverage at hotspots throughout the Adelaide CBD.

The CityLAN network is an existing wireless network in the Adelaide city provided by Internode. It provides wireless access to guests and existing Internode customers and has strong access around North Terrace, Rundle Street, Rundle Mall, Grenfell Street, Hutt Street, and areas of North Adelaide. Access through the Internode Wireless Hotspot network is also provided throughout both the Adelaide Airport and Darwin International Airport terminals. Guests may only use a limited number of services, while Internode customers that log into the service get all ports opened, allowing, for instance, the use of email clients like Thunderbird or Outlook.

See also

References

  1. "Mr 94%: Why iiNet director, Simon Hackett, is loved by his customers". 19 December 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  2. Internode Launches Extreme Broadband – Australia's First ADSL2
  3. "Internode joins forces with iiNet". Internode. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
  4. "Simon Hackett steps up to join iiNet Board". Internode. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  5. "New Appointments to NBN Co Board Bring Extensive Industry Experience to Project". Malcolm Turnbull. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  6. "iiNet history". iiNet. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  7. "Internode is closing sales to new customers". Internode. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  8. "SA town gets broadband – without Telstra". The Age. 3 October 2003. Retrieved 11 December 2006.
  9. "NodeSupport / Faq / Internode Email Messaging Company | Internode".
  10. "Fans win as Internode backs the 2015 Adelaide Fringe". iinet. 28 November 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  11. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Valve Corporation (No 3) FCA 196, p10
  12. "NodePhone". Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  13. "Internode covers Adelaide CBD with WiFi". Internode. Retrieved 9 April 2007.
  14. Hearn, Louisa (10 August 2006). "Adelaide poised to lead WiFi pack". The Sydney Morning Herald.

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