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Subco launches SMAP cable linking Australia's capitals
Network Infrastructure

Subco launches SMAP cable linking Australia's capitals

Australia's digital economy gains a major boost as a 5,000 km subsea route adds redundancy and capacity across the main capital cities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Swoop grows revenue 41% & boosts Melbourne fibre plan
Unified Communications

Swoop grows revenue 41% & boosts Melbourne fibre plan

Swoop lifts first-half revenue 41% to AUD $64.1 million and accelerates a Melbourne fibre build backed by AUD $60 million in contracts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security
Malware

Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security

Swoop is hosting Quad9's DNS hubs across five Australian cities, restoring onshore security and performance after traffic was sent offshore.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Swoop names Anthony Camilleri Head of Infrastructure
Unified Communications

Swoop names Anthony Camilleri Head of Infrastructure

Swoop has appointed Anthony Camilleri as Head of Infrastructure, aiming to enhance its Fibre Broadband services amid significant expansion in Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Swoop reports strong Q1 growth, reaffirms Vonex bid
Unified Communications

Swoop reports strong Q1 growth, reaffirms Vonex bid

Swoop has reported a 15% rise in recurring revenues for Q1 FY25 and reaffirmed its bid for Vonex Limited amid ongoing growth in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Tomas Diaz appointed as Head of Moose Mobile by Swoop
Unified Communications

Tomas Diaz appointed as Head of Moose Mobile by Swoop

Swoop has appointed Tomas Diaz as the new Head of Moose Mobile, focusing on customer experience and growth following the acquisition in November 2022.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Swoop buys 16.99% of Vonex, proposes higher acquisition price
Westpac

Swoop buys 16.99% of Vonex, proposes higher acquisition price

Swoop acquires a 16.99% stake in Vonex at AUD $0.04 per share, positioning itself as a superior contender against Maxo Telecommunications' offer.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Swoop challenges MaxoTel with $0.040 per Vonex share offer
Unified Communications

Swoop challenges MaxoTel with $0.040 per Vonex share offer

Swoop has made a non-binding offer to acquire Vonex, outbidding MaxoTel's June scheme with a $0.040 per share proposal, aiming to create a national telecom giant.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Swoop sees AUD $88.9m revenue boost, driven by fibre expansion
SWOOP

Swoop sees AUD $88.9m revenue boost, driven by fibre expansion

Swoop, an Australian telecom firm, reported a 14% revenue boost to AUD $88.9m for FY24, thanks to organic growth and fibre infrastructure expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Swoop secures AUD $36 million contract for Melbourne fibre network
Unified Communications

Swoop secures AUD $36 million contract for Melbourne fibre network

Swoop inks a landmark AUD $36m deal with a NASDAQ-listed tech giant to roll out fibre infrastructure in Greater Melbourne, their biggest contract yet.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Swoop acquires conduit & fibre assets, eyes $1.2m boost
Housing

Swoop acquires conduit & fibre assets, eyes $1.2m boost

Swoop's acquisition of fibre assets in Western Australia to connect 900 homes in Seacrest Estate promises AUD $1.2 million in revenue over three years.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Victorian Government partners with Swoop for the Connecting Victoria program
Unified Communications

Victorian Government partners with Swoop for the Connecting Victoria program

Victoria's Government collaborates with Swoop for a £295m programme to improve internet access for regional towns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Swoop appoints David Michaels as Chief Revenue Officer
Unified Communications

Swoop appoints David Michaels as Chief Revenue Officer

Swoop appoints David Michaels as CRO to spearhead revenue growth and national expansion after a stellar fiscal year with a 51% revenue jump.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Swoop appoints Christalla Spanos as Head of People & Culture
Hyperscale

Swoop appoints Christalla Spanos as Head of People & Culture

Swoop, the travel booking platform, has appointed Christalla Spanos as their Head of People and Culture to develop the company's HR experience.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022

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Pivotel completes strategic acquisition of VoiceHub from Swoop
Unified Communications

Pivotel completes strategic acquisition of VoiceHub from Swoop

Pivotel has finalised its acquisition of wholesale voice and messaging firm VoiceHub from Swoop, enhancing its services across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Australian Telco Swoop appoints Natasa Matic as Head of Channel
Fixed Wireless

Australian Telco Swoop appoints Natasa Matic as Head of Channel

Australian telco Swoop has hired Natasa Matic as the new Head of Channel as it seeks to accelerate growth and integrate recent acquisitions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2023

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London fintech TRIVER secures £20m to transform SME finance access
Artificial Intelligence

London fintech TRIVER secures £20m to transform SME finance access

London-based fintech, TRIVER, secures £20m in funding to revolutionise SME access to finance through Open Banking and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023