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Activeport has secured a stage-one contract worth more than A$1 million to deploy its network orchestration software across Microscan’s 1,800-kilometre pan-India fibre network. The agreement could expand recurring licence revenue, although the timing and scale of that contribution remain undisclosed.

Locality Planning Energy has signed three utility infrastructure agreements that will add approximately 750 electricity and water service points across Victoria and Queensland. The expansion requires about $1.28 million of LPE-funded investment, but revenue will build only as homes, connections and retail tenancies come online.

Activeport says revenue across Software, Network and Services is tracking above FY26 average levels in the opening quarter, while a completed restructure has cut annualised costs by $2 million. Underlying quarterly cash consumption is also reported to be 34% lower, although the company has not disclosed absolute revenue or cash figures.

Swoop Holdings reported a strong quarter with cash reserves rising above $8.8 million and a 4% increase in customer numbers, supported by a new wholesale deal with TPG Telecom and pending proceeds from the Melbourne Fibre project sale.

Swoop Holdings’ Moose Mobile has struck a wholesale MVNO agreement with TPG Telecom, aiming to lift gross margins by 50% and grow its subscriber base to over 180,000 within three years.

X2M Connect has teamed up with Mawson Business Advisory to roll out an integrated AI-driven smart community platform featuring private 5G connectivity, targeting Australia's $6.2 billion retirement village market with long-term contracts.

Superloop showcased sustained earnings improvement and strategic fibre network expansion, spotlighting its pending Lightning Broadband acquisition to boost FTTP scale.

Swoop Holdings Limited has reported a net loss for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, with auditors highlighting material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The mobile services provider faces operational and financial challenges as it pursues growth in a competitive market.

NEXTDC has reported a robust first half of FY26, with strong revenue and earnings growth underpinned by a surging forward order book and expanded capital expenditure plans.

Data#3 Limited reported a robust first half for FY26 with gross sales rising 9.1% to $1.55 billion and net profit climbing 3.7% to $23.17 million, underpinned by strong demand in infrastructure and AI-related solutions.

Aussie Broadband has agreed to acquire AGL Telco’s telecommunications assets, adding 350,000 broadband and mobile connections and forming a long-term exclusive partnership with AGL. This deal positions Aussie Broadband as Australia’s third largest NBN provider.

PentaNet Ltd reported a positive net operating cash flow of A$710,000 for the December 2025 quarter, alongside a strong cash position of A$2.42 million. The company completed its final payment for a 15-year 5G spectrum license while maintaining access to substantial financing facilities.