# Vocus Pty Ltd
> Vocus delivers fibre, satellite and private LTE/5G connectivity across Australia, backed by its Challenge Networks acquisition.

Canonical page: https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/profile/vocus-pty-ltd
Marketplace: Ericsson
Last updated: 2026-11-03
Logo: https://assets.partnerfleet.app/ylnhmvas834iq9s06yzr84r9sig4

## At a glance
- Solutions: [Branch & site connectivity](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/t/solutions/Branch-and-site-connectivity), [Ericsson neutral host](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/t/solutions/private-cellular-networks), [Managed services & monitoring](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/t/solutions/managed-services-and-monitoring)
- Partner type: Reseller, Wireless WAN partner
- Where they work: Asia Pacific & Japan
- Website: [www.vocus.com.au](http://www.vocus.com.au)

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## Description
Vocus is a leading specialist fibre and network solutions provider, delivering sovereign, secure, reliable, high-capacity connectivity from land, sea and space. This includes 25,000km of purpose-built fibre network, plus LEO satellite and private LTE/5G connectivity for industry, government and communities across Australia and internationally to Asia and the USA.

Vocus acquired Challenge Networks, a leading provider of private LTE and 5G networks with experience building greenfield networks for the mining industry and over 20 other private networks globally. Customers can now deploy private LTE/5G networks linked to Vocus' national fibre and LEO satellite networks, funded through a subscription model rather than upfront capital cost, with data centre hosting and managed security services for fully managed solutions. Vocus is backed by local account management teams and 24/7 Australian-based network operations centres, serving more than 5,000 organisations including over 200 government organisations.

## Benefits
- **25,000km fibre network plus private LTE/5G** — Vocus operates 25,000km of purpose-built fibre network, plus LEO satellite and private LTE/5G connectivity.
- **Acquired Challenge Networks for private mobile expertise** — Vocus acquired Challenge Networks, a leading provider with experience deploying private LTE/5G networks for mining, hospitals and industrial sites.
- **5,000+ organisations including 200+ government agencies** — Vocus serves more than 5,000 organisations, including more than 200 government organisations and nearly two-thirds of the ASX 200.

## Services
- **Private lte/5g network deployment** — Design, deployment and operation of private LTE/5G networks for mines, hospitals and industrial sites.
- **Fibre and satellite connectivity** — National fibre and LEO satellite connectivity from land, sea and space.
- **Managed services and hosting** — Data centre hosting and managed security services for fully managed solutions.

## FAQ
### Does Vocus offer private LTE/5G networks?
Vocus acquired Challenge Networks, a leading provider of private LTE and 5G networks with experience deploying networks for mining, hospitals, universities, ports and manufacturing sites.

### How can customers pay for a Vocus private network?
Customers can fund their private LTE/5G network through a subscription fee, similar to a mobile plan, rather than covering the capital cost of network construction upfront.

### What is the scale of Vocus' network?
Vocus operates 25,000km of purpose-built fibre network plus LEO satellite and private LTE/5G connectivity across Australia and internationally to Asia and the USA.

### Who does Vocus serve?
Vocus serves more than 5,000 organisations, including more than 200 government organisations and nearly two-thirds of the ASX 200.

## Resources
- [Vocus acquires Challenge Networks](https://www.vocus.com.au/news/vocus-completes-acquisition-of-private-lte5g-network-provider-challenge-networks) — Vocus' announcement of its acquisition of Challenge Networks to strengthen private LTE and 5G capabilities.