2025 TIE Award Winners – Congratulations!

Chris Hancock AM has been named the Australian Communications Ambassador for 2025.

As CEO of AARNet since 2004, Chris has transformed the organisation into a national
and global leader in advanced network telecommunications infrastructure and services, enabling innovation, collaboration, and secure connectivity across Australia’s research and education sector.

Vocus • Vocus Private 4G/5G network solutions
2024 has been a year of absolute breakthrough for Vocus Private LTE, demonstrated by Australia’s first and largest deployment of custom-developed underground mining technology, Australia’s first cloud-hosted private LTE core removing cost barriers for farmers, and a vast deployment providing the critical link for autonomous road trains driving hundreds of kilometres.

vocus.com.au

Speedcast • Speedcast’s Patented Network Optimisation Technologies
Speedcast received a patent grant by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for technologies the company developed to overlay on Speedcast SIGMA. The patented, software-based IP technologies enable intelligent blended network solutions for customers.

speedcast.com

NBN Co • The School Student Broadband Initiative
To boost education opportunities and narrow the digital divide, the Australian Government is providing up to 30,000 qualifying families with school aged children a free NBN service as part of its School Student Broadband Initiative. NBN Co has implemented the program on behalf of the Government

nbnco.com.au

Leap Telecommunications • Redesigning the customer service journey
Leaptel transformed its customer service journey during Q2 2024, introducing integrated workflows, smarter systems, and clearer communication, making it easier for our team to deliver faster, more transparent support to our customers – and they’ve noticed, with 5-star reviews jumping 26% in just one quarter.

leaptel.com.au

Telstra • Chris Dodds
Chris built a reputation in the telco industry over the past 30 years by championing the needs of people and families doing it tough, especially those who were dependent on government income support. He ensured that many thousands got assistance to stay connected. He was also responsible for reforms to the TIO and through the Communications Alliance to consumer protections as a whole.

telstra.com.au

Vocus • Vocus resilient digital infrastructure
In the context of increasing geopolitical and climate volatility, Vocus has made major advancements in 2024 to deliver true multi-layered resilience for Australia, spanning land, sea and space. We have built our network around the defence principle that “failure is not an option”, ensuring critical services for Australia are protected.

vocus.com.au

TPG Telecom & Optus • TPG Telecom and Optus Regional Sharing Agreement (Multi-Operator Core Network – MOCN)
The TPG Telecom and Optus Regional Network Sharing agreement is a game-changer for regional Australia. It has enhanced mobile competition to the bush and provided regional customers with more choice and better value for their mobile.

tpgtelecom.com.au | optus.com.au

NetVault • Project Halo
Project Halo is a purpose-driven initiative that uses layered telecommunications technologies including NetVault’s Seamless Failover Technology to ensure uninterrupted connectivity. It was developed by NetVault to provide a scalable solution to address the growing digital divide in remote and regional areas that remain unserved or underserved by traditional telecommunications infrastructure.

netvault.net.au

Ventia and Telstra • State-of-the-Art Mobile Connectivity at the Iconic Sydney Opera House
In 2020, Ventia and Telstra embarked on a groundbreaking project to enhance mobile coverage within the Sydney Opera House. This meticulous four-year endeavour addressed connectivity issues, ensuring seamless communication and enhanced visitor experience through innovative 4G and 5G solutions, while preserving the building’s heritage and aesthetics.

ventia.com | telstra.com.au