Challenge Networks
inactive
Melbourne (Blackburn/Abbotsford, VIC) enterprise & private wireless (3G/4G/LTE) network provider specialising in mining-sector solutions; not a retail ISP; reportedly acquired by Vocus.
Founded in Australia.
https://challengenetworks.com.au
Name history
| Name | From | To |
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| Challenge Networks |
by Jul 2001 |
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Lifecycle
| Kind | Date | Details | Refs |
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| birth |
c. 2003
approx
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Brand site challengenetworks.com.au footer ©2003 Communications Services Pty Ltd; earliest capture Nov 2007. NOTE: challenge.net.au was Challenge Chemicals Australia (WA) — wrong domain. |
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| death |
c. 2023
approx
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Reportedly acquired by Vocus (no primary source located to confirm date). Still operating as an enterprise LTE/private-network provider at the Jan 2019 capture ('preeminent enterprise LTE network provider'; COMMSDAY 2018 Edison Award nominee); an active CHALLENGE NETWORKS RESOURCES PTY LTD (ABN 51 640 357 213, VIC 3067) also exists. |
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Transitions
| Direction | Type | Other party | Arm / notes | Year | Refs |
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| outgoing |
acquisition |
Vocus
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100%
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2023 |
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