Activeport Accelerates Growth with Nine New Channel Partners in Australia

Activeport’s Strategic Expansion

Activeport Group Ltd (ASX – ATV) has taken a significant step forward in its ambition to disrupt Australia’s enterprise local-loop connectivity market by signing nine new channel partners in the first half of fiscal 2026. These additions to its distribution network are expected to accelerate recurring revenue growth for its Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform, Global Edge.

Global Edge is designed to offer enterprise customers a streamlined, software-led experience for provisioning and managing data network services. Unlike traditional legacy systems, it enables near-instant provisioning, pay-as-you-grow pricing, and direct integration with cloud and cybersecurity services, all accessible through an intuitive self-service portal.

Capitalizing on Market Disruption

The timing of Activeport’s expansion is notable. The recent merger of industry incumbents Vocus and TPG has reshaped the competitive landscape, while new infrastructure players like FibreconX are injecting fresh momentum into Australia’s fibre market. Activeport’s partnerships with FibreconX and the National Broadband Network (NBN) further enhance its ability to deliver high-margin, modern connectivity solutions.

Peter Christie, Activeport’s Chairman and CEO, highlighted that the surge in channel partner sign-ups validates the company’s strategy. Partners are drawn by the superior margins available on newer fibre infrastructure and the competitive edge provided by Activeport’s software overlay, which automates and simplifies network orchestration.

A Software-Led Challenger Emerges

Activeport is positioning itself as an agile challenger to entrenched players like TPG and Vocus, whose legacy systems often involve lengthy provisioning times and less flexible pricing models. By contrast, Global Edge’s software-driven approach promises to reduce service activation from weeks to minutes, offering enterprises greater control and visibility over their network services.

Moreover, Activeport’s integration with its Network-to-Network Interface (NNI) gateway in Singapore extends its reach, connecting Asia’s telecommunications providers to Australian networks. This cross-border capability could open additional growth avenues as demand for cloud and cybersecurity services continues to rise.

While the announcement stops short of quantifying the expected revenue uplift, the strategic partnerships and platform enhancements signal a clear trajectory toward accelerated growth and deeper market penetration.