FY23 Annual Report & Financial Statements
Released
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Announcement PDF
While Pentanet’s growth presented
challenges in FY23, it also brought
us exciting new opportunities to
explore. We remain advocates for
next-generation technologies that
lead the way for Australia’s digital
future, and we’re committed to driving
advancement in gaming and highperformance connectivity to influence
this emerging sector.
STEPHEN CORNISH
Managing Director
Chairman and Managing Director’s Address
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People and Culture
05
Operational and Financial Review
09
Corporate Directory
19
Director’s Report
20
Remuneration Report (Audited)
26
Auditor’s Independence Declaration
35
Financial Report
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Directors’ Declaration
75
Independent Auditor’s Report
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Shareholder Information
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2023 ANNUAL REPORT
PENTANET LTD.
Chairman and Managing
Director’s Address
Welcome to the Pentanet Annual Report for
the Financial Year ended 30 June 2023. The
2023 financial year proved to be a mixed
performance year for the Company with key
product and financial achievements offset by
subdued subscriber growth.
Technical scaling challenges with the Company’s world-first neXus
Terragraph mesh solution created delays to the provision of extra
network capacity required to allow new customers to sign up and
experience Pentanet’s superfast broadband services and outstanding
customer service.
Despite the lower subscriber growth, the Company achieved 17% YoY
growth in revenues, 15% YoY growth in gross margin and a significant
29% YoY improvement in EBITDA for the financial year.
With a strong focus on improving profitability through a wide array
of initiatives, the Company’s management team also achieved
the significant milestone of positive EBITDA ‘run-rates’ in both of
Pentanet’s key operating segments at the end of FY23.
With access to 5G spectrum, Pentanet is also addressing its capacity
restraints for new customer growth by rolling out new 5G infrastructure
to wireless towers in high customer demand areas, where capacity for
traditional fixed wireless services has been unavailable. Four towers
have been successfully connected for 5G services as at the date of this
report, with more in the pipeline for FY24.
These critical achievements combined with the additional funding
headroom provided by the Company’s $6.4m capital raise in April
2023, position the Company well for subscriber and operating profit
growth in FY24.
In our Telecommunications segment subscribers continue to embrace
our innovative next-generation wireless connections, with low on-net
churn of ~1% showcasing on-net customer satisfaction.
technologies will allow us to meet the growing demand for faster
connectivity for homes and businesses in Western Australia.
In the cloud gaming sector, our exclusive Alliance Agreement with
NVIDIA for GeForce NOW continues to see growth, with strategic
partnerships opening new membership opportunities across a broader
demographic of gamers. With our cloud gaming sector reaching EBITDA
breakeven in June 2023 whilst maintaining significant capacity for user
growth, we remain confident in GeForce NOW’s growth potential.
Our wholesale agreement with Optus Mobile Pty Limited (Optus)
will see the integration of GeForce NOW into the Optus SubHub
subscription management platform, enabling access for Optus’
customers in Australia. This agreement marks a significant milestone
for the Company, as we deepen our commercial opportunities into
wholesale digital distribution.
FY24 will also see the addition of popular Xbox PC games to the
GeForce NOW library, already boasting over 1500+ supported titles.
The 10-year strategic partnership between Microsoft and NVIDIA
will welcome a blockbuster line-up of games from the Xbox PC Game
Pass catalogue. Combined with the deployment of NVIDIA’s nextgeneration Gen 3 RTX 3080 SuperPODs to support 4K gaming from
the cloud, Pentanet is well-positioned to capitalise on the burgeoning
cloud gaming industry in Australia.
To close, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the people
who have been present for our challenges and success. Our
passionate and dedicated staff, guided by our strong leadership team,
have been the driving force behind our success. We also extend our
thanks to our Board of Directors and the continued support of our
shareholders. Your contributions have been invaluable in shaping
our growth story, and we eagerly anticipate reaching new heights
together on this exciting journey in FY24 and beyond.
Looking to the future, we are excited by the opportunities that
lie before us. As we continue our passion for providing next-level
experiences to all our subscribers, we are confident in Pentanet’s
ability to unlock new frontiers and deliver value to all stakeholders.
Demand for our on-net services continues to grow, and we remain
focused on the strategic expansion of coverage and capacity to deliver
higher speed tiers at attractive price points. Our goal is to deliver this
growth sustainably, maintaining our commitment to high-performance
for existing subscribers whilst attracting prospective subscribers
through targeted marketing activity.
The upcoming commercial launch of our 5G service is poised to
bring significant operational and financial growth to the Company.
By leveraging our acquired 5G licensed spectrum, we plan to
introduce a refreshed product suite to extract more value from our
existing semi-fixed cost infrastructure while also improving gross
margin performance. Our collaboration with Cambium Networks Ltd
will enable the cost-effective rollout of 5G technologies through a
Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) agreement, ensuring a balance network
CAPEX expense profile over four years with flexible deployment and
no upfront capital expenditure.
The combination of Pentanet’s world-first neXus mesh deployment
and new 5G infrastructure provides a robust on-net network
architecture, with both technologies playing vital roles in our longterm growth strategy. Our commitment to expanding on-net network
CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR’S ADDRESS
David Buckingham
Non Executive Chairman
30 August 2023
Stephen Cornish
Managing Director
30 August 2023
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PENTANET LTD.
People
and Culture
Our people are at the core of Pentanet’s
success to date. We’ve built a dedicated and
imaginative team that strives to pioneer new
frontiers in the Australian telecommunications
and cloud gaming industries every single day.
As we continue to grow, our fundamental
principle remains unchanged: delivering
next-level service is inherent in everything
we do. Our strong values underpin our
Company culture, and it comes as no surprise
that our people, affectionately known as the
‘PentaFam,’ are a vital pillar of our
Company ethos.
In a year marked by changes to our internal
team structure and a highly competitive job
market, Pentanet remains steadfast in our
commitment to support our team members.
Embracing a full Hybrid work model, we
empowered our staff with the autonomy to
choose where they wanted to work while still
adhering to role-specific requirements.
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Empowerment and Engagement
As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to fostering a positive
and fulfilling work atmosphere for all our team members.
PENTANET LTD.
Happiness Survey
exit rate:
We understand the value of receiving and acting on feedback from our
fortnightly anonymous Happiness survey and an impressive Employee
Happiness survey exit rate of 93% (81%:FY22) is testament to our
commitment to maintaining a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive
workplace environment.
As part of our vibrant company culture, we have an active social
calendar and plenty of PentaPerks for our team to enjoy at their
leisure. We take great pride in offering a comprehensive range
of ongoing wellbeing initiatives on top of our standard Employee
Assistance Program and mental health first aid training. Some of the
most welcomed perks include; discounted gym memberships, fresh
fruit and cereal at all office locations, tickets to sporting and cultural
events, discounted internet services, and above-award parental leave
at full rate.
The Shift to Hybrid
The move to a Hybrid work model has also opened the door for a new
approach to virtual communications. Our internal Last Week Tonight
content series provides interdepartmental visibility to celebrate wins
and share challenges. We provide high-level insights into our business
strategy, milestones, and significant project updates, as well as
celebrating team wins, anniversaries and more.
In line with our Company value of ‘Be the Supercar’, we encourage
and drive education within the business. Our ongoing learning
approach gives employees the opportunity to improve their
knowledge within their own department and across the business,
empowering them to make the right decisions for personal, team and
Company success. This includes dedicated tours of our tower and
data centre infrastructure, mentoring sessions with seasoned team
members, and formalised knowledge sharing between departments.
up from
in 2022
PentaPerks include:
Discounted gym
memberships
Fresh fruit and cereal
at all offices
Tickets to sporting
and cultural events
Above-award
parental leave
Discounted
internet services
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PENTANET LTD.
Community Connections
During the year, we proudly introduced the Pentahouse, our vibrant
retail experience centre located in the heart of Perth’s city centre.
Through the Pentahouse we have been able to foster a strong
connection with our subscribers across Perth, inviting them to visit us
in person to plan their new home or business internet connection, seek
assistance with optimising their internal setup, or just enjoy a coffee
overlooking Central Park. The inclusion of a GeForce NOW Powered
by Pentanet gaming space has also attracted positive attention for
visitors to the Perth CBD.
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Our connection to community also remains strong, as evidenced
by our partnership with the West Perth Falcons football club
headquartered at Pentanet Stadium. Our naming rights for this venue
has seen us activate the partnership with events like Kids Cyber Week
Powered by Pentanet and the GeForce NOW Gaming Hub on WAFL
game days. We remain committed to delivering positive experiences
in the fields of technology, gaming and esport, to engage our nextgeneration of superstar talent.
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Our
Values
Impactful Innovation
We dare to introduce new ideas and
technology that can positively impact the
world around us, not just the screens in
front of us.
Good Connections
We bring people together both digitally and
IRL for shared experiences and memorable
moments. Next level service is just a given.
We Meme Business
Genuinely hyped on what we do, we take
fun stuff seriously, and make serious stuff
fun. Unapologetically us, we use our unique
attributes and abilities to get shit done.
PentaFam First
We do whatever it takes for our team
and community to know they are safe,
protected, and valued as part of the
Pentanet family.
Be The Supercar
The world moves fast, so we move faster
with our speed, agility and expertise.
High performance is in our DNA, and we
bet on ourselves every time.
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PENTANET LTD.
Operational and
Financial Review
At the core of Pentanet’s mission is the fusion
of people, the spark of innovation, and the
drive to push digital progress for Australia
and beyond. Our boldness pushes us to
introduce next-generation technologies that
have a positive impact beyond screens. In this
rapidly changing world, we match every step
with agility, speed, and unwavering expertise.
Pentanet is more than a
telecommunications company.
We enhance connection,
innovation, education, and
entertainment through cuttingedge technology we’re fiercely
passionate about.
As society increasingly relies on the internet for diverse connections,
and as we firmly differentiate ourselves from other Australian
telcos, our prospects remain bright across telecommunications and
gaming. We’re not just gamers and internet enthusiasts – we’re also
stakeholders deeply committed to delivering outstanding experiences
both on and offline, with strong network performance translating to
positive returns for our valued shareholders.
We bring people together
digitally and IRL to share
unforgettable experiences and
memorable moments next level service is just a given.
Strategically, we remain committed to our goals: attract and retain
subscribers to grow our engaged community while seamlessly
integrating cutting-edge technology into our wireless network,
creating unmatched customer experiences.
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PENTANET LTD.
Key Milestones
for the Year
JUL
• Pentanet renews site license agreements with Indara (Axicom)
2022
• neXus wins 2022 INCITE Award for ‘Transformative Solutions‘
SEP
• Pentanet launches new membership plans for GeForce NOW
NOV
• Pentanet announces GeForce NOW 3080 tiers SuperPODs to be deployed in Australia
in 2023
2022
2022
• New Fixed Wireless Tower Commissioning - Yanchep
DEC
• QoQ EBITDA Losses decreased by 20%
2022
• Pentanet wins ‘Wildfire’ and ‘Hammer’ categories at 2022 Pause Awards
JAN
• 5G Tower 1 online
FEB
• New Fixed Wireless Tower Commissioning – Byford
2023
2023
• Microsoft and NVIDIA sign 10 year deal to being Xbox PC Games to GeForce NOW
MAR
2023
• Signing of a Collaboration Agreement with Optus to deliver the NVIDIA GeForce
NOW cloud gaming via SubHub
• QoQ EBITDA losses decreased by 45%
• Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Cambium Networks to deploy 5G
network infrastructure under a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) agreement
• 5G Tower 2 online
APR
• Pentanet raises $6.1 million of share capital for 5G network expansion
MAY
• 5G Tower 3 online
JUN
• 5G Tower 4 & 5 online
2023
2023
2023
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• Pentanet exits FY23 with both Telecommunications and Cloud Gaming
reaching EBITDA breakeven
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PENTANET LTD.
Operational
Advancements and
Future Growth Outlook
The Company’s ongoing experience reflects a rising
demand for dependable, top-tier, and scalable internet
services – a driving force behind the expansion of
Pentanet’s on-net capacity to effectively serve the
growing needs of Australia’s digital community.
Additionally, the Company has observed the consistent
momentum of GeForce NOW, with its reach extending
to an active audience of almost 400,000 registered
CloudGG accounts.
FY23 was marked by an intense period of expansion
and heightened operational demands for the
Company’s network, resulting in a more mature and
stabilised network infrastructure. Significant strides
were made in the development and productisation of
new offerings anchored on the cutting-edge 5G-SA
and Terragraph access technologies and the expansion
of membership plans for GeForce NOW.
Pentanet is now poised
for a dynamic and
promising FY24, driven by
innovation, resilience, and
a steadfast commitment
to delivering exceptional
experiences across its
telecommunications and
gaming sectors.
To meet the increasing demand for premium onnet internet services, the Company continued
upgrading tower infrastructure with existing and new
technologies. The results of the 5G Fixed Wireless
field testing have been particularly positive, proving
its viability and potential for the Company’s future
coverage expansion plans. Pentanet neXus continues
to progress in a measured and controlled manner, with
the Company adopting a revised approach to ensure a
more resilient network built with efficient redundancy.
The Company undertook the task of consolidating
backhaul commitments which helped strengthen the
telecommunications margin, which saw a 4% increase
to 47% YoY.
In addition, the Company has delivered on commitments
to continuously improve subscriber experience.
Initiatives like automated broadband service
provisioning coupled with the migration to an in-house
service management and billing platform have been
setting the foundation for scale as growth continues.
The Collaboration Agreement between Optus and
Pentanet marked a significant milestone towards the
Company’s goal of commercialising GeForce NOW
with the introduction of Pentanet’s first large-scale
wholesale partner. Through this Agreement, GeForce
NOW will be integrated into the Optus SubHub
subscription management platform, enabling access
for Optus’ customers in Australia, with the potential
to accelerate growth for both partners. To facilitate
the wholesale supply agreement, integration work
between CloudGG, Optus and SubHub has been
diligently executed on schedule.
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PENTANET LTD.
Financial
Performance
17
%
FY23
Revenue
20M
$
FY22
17M
$
FY21
23
%
19M
$
FY22
15M
$
FY21
15
%
10M
$
8M
FY23
Gross
Profit
$
FY22
7M
$
FY21
5M
$
($3M)
($4M)
FY22
29
%
FY23
EBITDA
11M
FY23
Recurring
Revenue
$
FY21
($8M)
Key Milestones
Successful
execution of
strategic initiatives
completed to
improve profitability
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EBITDA
Breakeven
exit run rate
in June 2023
$6.4m
of sucessful
share placements
completed in
Q4FY23
$7.4m
closing cash balance
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PENTANET LTD.
Results
Overview
Profit & Loss
Revenue
Gross profit
FY23
FY22
$'000
$'000
% change
19,733
16,829
17%
15%
8,469
7,368
1
43%
44%
(2%)
Other income
1,223
300
307%
Operating expenses
(12,806)
(12,066)
(6%)
EBITDA
(3,114)
(4,397)
29%
Depreciation and amortisation
(4,088)
(3,381)
(21%)
EBIT
(7,202)
(7,778)
7%
Net finance cost
(367)
(146)
(151%)
Net loss before tax
(7,569)
(7,925)
4%
Gross margin
1. Gross margin is revenue less network operating cost and hardware expenses, representing the margin generated from customers before the costs of marketing, sales, support and administration cost.
2. EBITDA is a financial measure which is not prescribed by Australian Accounting Standards (‘AAS’) and represents the profit under AAS adjusted for depreciation, amortisation, interest and tax.
Revenue increased by 17% YoY to $19.7 million. A 43% YoY increase
in gaming segment revenue to $1 million, attributed to a growing
number of paid GeForce NOW subscribers, was also achieved.
Telecommunications revenue increased by 16% YoY to $18.7 million,
with the off-net services price increase driving a 25% YoY increase in
off-net recurring revenue. Additionally, Pentanet’s deliberate efforts
to migrate off-net subscribers to on-net services and neXus services
coming online resulted in a 10% YoY increase in on-net subscription
revenue.
profitability. Despite this investment, cloud gaming services also
reached EBITDA breakeven for Q4 FY23 through increased revenues
and other recurring cost-saving initiatives.
Other income saw a substantial 307% increase, primarily driven by
a cash rebate of $670k from the Australian Tax Office through the
Research and Development Tax Incentive scheme and highlights
Pentanet’s continuous commitment to bringing next-level internet
services to Western Australia.
EBITDA loss decreased by 29% to $3.1 million due to the successful
execution of strategic initiatives aimed at improving profitability and
increasing revenue growth while prudently managing underlying
overheads.
Consolidated gross profit increased by 15% YoY, reaching
$8.5 million and reflecting a gross margin of 43%. In the
Telecommunications sector, the gross margin saw a strong
uplift of 4.4% YoY to 47%. A combination of factors drove this
improvement; successful contract renegotiations leading to a cost
of sales reduction, an uptick in higher-margin on-net customers
from recent activations of neXus services, and price increases of
off-net services. These results underscore the effectiveness of the
Company’s strategic initiatives aimed at improving profitability.
Early-stage investment of approximately $1.0m in the Company’s
gaming services offset the improved Telecommunications segment
Gaming segment
revenue
Revenue
Overheads increased 6% YoY, primarily due to team expansion in
H1FY23 and other associated costs. Conversely, advertising and
marketing expenses decreased by 21% YoY, largely influenced by the
costs incurred at the end of the previous financial year for the neXus
and GeForce NOW launch campaigns.
In Q4FY23, Pentanet completed a successful share placement of $6.4
million which will enable the upgrading of existing tower sites with 5G
infrastructure, ultimately contributing to the growth and expansion of
on-net services.
Pentanet persistently advocates for next-generation technologies
that pave the path for Australia’s digital future and FY23 underscores
the dedication to realising its strategic vision while navigating
distruptive technology challenges. The Company stands confident in
the continuation of its transformative journey, delivering excellence in
connectivity and entertainment solutions to valued subscribers in the
Australian telecommunications and cloud gaming industries.
Telecomms
revenue
Gross
profit
17 43 16 15
YoY
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YoY
YoY
YoY
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Telecommunications
Segment
16
%
FY23
Revenue
19M
$
FY22
16M
$
FY21
18M
$
FY22
20
%
FY23
Recurring
Revenue
11M
$
15M
$
FY21
$
FY22
21
%
FY23
Gross
Profit
10M
$
$
FY21
FY22
44
%
FY23
EBITDA
$
9M
7M
5M
($2M)
($4M)
FY21
($8M)
Key Milestones
50+
towers
across Perth with
more underway
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On-net network
capacity expansion
on track with four
5G tower upgrades
completed
$6.4m
towards
telecommunications
infrastructure and
5G spectrum
$5.9m
Cambium NaaS
MoU to fund 5G
expansion
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Telecommunications
Segment
Key Metrics
FY23
FY22
% change
Recurring Revenue %
95%
92%
3%
Blended ARPU
$91
$90
1%
On-net ARPU
$89
$87
2%
Off-net ARPU
$79
$73
8%
Subscribers
17.1K
16.7K
2%
On-net
39%
39%
Off-net*
61%
61%
Churn
1.3%
On-net churn
1.0%
Off-net churn
1.50%
*Excludes fibre services
Telecommunications Segment
FY23
FY22
% change
$’000
$’000
Recurring revenue %
17,718
14,751
20%
Non-recurring revenue
984
1,356
(27%)
Total revenue
18,701
16,107
16%
Cost of sales
(9,931)
(8,844)
12%
Gross profit1
8,770
7,263
21%
Gross margin
47%
45%
4%
EBITDA2
(2,053)
(3,646)
(44%)
Subscribers
17.1K
16.7K
2%
1. Gross margin is revenue less network operating cost and hardware expenses, representing
the margin generated from customers before the costs of marketing, sales, support and
administration cost.
2. EBITDA is a financial measure which is not prescribed by Australian Accounting Standards
(‘AAS’) and represents the profit under AAS adjusted for depreciation, amortisation, interest
and tax.
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PENTANET LTD.
Telecomunications
Update
Pentanet has established itself as one of the market-leading
challenger brands marked by its commitment to bringing Perth’s
internet up to speed. The Company’s private wireless network
footprint of over 50 telecommunications towers across Perth
facilitates seamless high-speed connectivity for subscribers, setting
new benchmarks in performance. Brand pillars of speed, high
performance, impactful innovation, and next-generation technology
have become the cornerstones of the Company’s identity continuing
to pave the way for WA’s digital future. In FY23, Pentanet maintained
strong customer satisfaction results across internal and external
feedback metrics.
During FY23, the Company showed operational resilience when faced
with network capacity constraints and hardware challenges for its
new wireless mesh network, requiring a strategic pivot to minimise
operational impact while working towards a solution. Despite softer
subscriber growth, the Company increased recurring revenue by
20% YoY to $17.7 million, mainly attributed to off-net service price
increases which increased off-net recurring revenue by 25% YoY. A
10% YoY increase in on-net subscription revenue was attributed to
neXus services coming online and concerted efforts to convert off-net
subscribers to on-net as new capacity and coverage became available.
The Company’s churn rate for FY23 was 1.31% (0.95%:FY22), with
a breakdown between on-net churn at 1.0% and off-net churn at
1.5%. The main reason contributing to this churn was the relocation of
subscribers outside of serviceable areas.
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Gross profit increased by 21% YoY reaching $8.8 million, with a 4%
increase in gross margin to 47%. A combination of factors drove this
improvement; successful contract renegotiations leading to a cost of
sales reduction, an uptick in higher-margin on-net customers from
recent activations of neXus services, and price increases of off-net
services. These results underscore the effectiveness of the Company’s
strategic initiatives aimed at improving profitability.
Key metrics across the telecommunications segment reflected a
positive year-on-year trend.
• Recurring revenue makes up 95% of total revenue, up by 4%
YoY. High-margin on-net subscribers now comprise 39% of the
total subscriber base.
• Average Recurring Revenue Per User (ARRPU) for on-net
services increased by 2% YoY to $89, ARRPU on
off-net services improved by 8% YoY to $79 as well as a
2% improvement in blended ARPU, to $91.
• An increase in off-net churn more than offset by a 67%
profitability improvement following the price increase in
October 2022.
• Off-net margins improved by 63% YoY, and the on-net margin
remained strong at 87%, highlighting the benefits of the
on-net service offering and the potential for future margin
expansion as the Company’s coverage and on-net subscriber
numbers increase.
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5G Fixed Wireless
In FY23, the Company initiated the rollout of its 5G network, utilising
the licensed 5G 26GHz mm Wave Spectrum. The installation of 5G
infrastructure is expected to deliver new on-net coverage to nearly
25,000 premises in the Perth metropolitan area. The Company
installed its fourth tower with 5G infrastructure, which is now fully
operational and ready for adding on-net services.
The Company strategically selected high-demand sites across its
existing tower footprint for the initial infrastructure deployment, to
amplify coverage in high-demand areas and drive on-net subscriber
growth into FY24 and beyond. By adding additional coverage in these
high-demand areas, the Company will alleviate existing capacity
constraints on the traditional fixed wireless network, which will allow
the Company to extract more value from the traditional infrastructure
and improve the quality of service at these sites.
The required hardware for the 5G network rollout will be financed
through a $5.95 million Cambium Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
vendor financing facility spreading CAPEX for the 5G network
expansion plans over future years.
The 5G service is expected to increase the Company’s on-net service
offering and capacity, heightening its ability to service and add more
on-net users at a higher rate. The fundamentals of the on-net service
offering remain strong and with the additional capacity and introduction
of this new technology to the network, the Company will expand its
existing product offering in an effort to meet the ever-growing demand
for dependable, top-tier, and scalable internet services.
neXus
Pentanet’s neXus is a next-generation wireless mesh infrastructure
designed to address the demand for higher upload and download
speeds with aggressive pricing. neXus will offer unique advantages
that complement Pentanet’s traditional wireless network and new
services, working together to expand capacity and coverage in the
Perth metropolitan area.
The intelligent mesh design of neXus allows for the deployment of
a high-speed wireless network at a large scale across Perth, with
reduced physical constraints related to line of sight. This capability
makes neXus an ideal solution for expanding coverage in specific
areas where deploying traditional infrastructure might be challenging
or costly.
FY23 saw the launch of neXus, with the network rollout continuing
to progress in a measured and controlled manner. Using insights
gathered across the beta phase and launch period, the Company has
adopted a revised approach to ensure a more resilient network built
with efficient redundancy, with a dedicated team now solely focused
on the expansion of the neXus network. Moving into FY24, the rollout
will utilise the existing 2,000 units in stock to increase coverage across
the areas served by the neXus mesh network.
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Cloud Gaming
Cloud gaming has taken off in Australia, and Pentanet is one of the
clear market leaders in this exciting new market opportunity. With
gaming firmly planted in the Company’s foundations and the Pentanet
network optimised for the best possible connections to gaming
servers, Pentanet successfully secured the position as exclusive
regional Alliance Partner for NVIDIA GeForce NOW in Australia.
Key Milestones
376,000+ CloudGG users and GeForce NOW Members
$5m Westpac Facility to fund Gen 3 deployment
NVIDIA’s premiere cloud-based game streaming service, GeForce
NOW, was launched in 2021 to an eager market of gamers across
Australia, with over 376,000 users streaming over 350 million minutes
of gameplay from the cloud since launch. The Company is pleased to
report the achievement of EBITDA breakeven in June 2023, due to
increased paid subscriber growth, operating cost reaching economic
scale and Optus revenue, with significant additional capacity available
for paid user growth.
Geforce NOW Gen 3 hardware acquired
In 1HFY23, the Company unveiled a new suite of mid-market
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