The acquisition of Westnet (Australia's sixth largest ISP) reinforces iiNet's position as the third largest ISP in the country and a serious competitor in the nation's telecommunications environment.    

"This transaction brings together two of Australia's best loved ISP brands," said Michael Malone, Managing Director of iiNet.  
Westnet will continue to run as a separate operating entity.

The two ISPs will work alongside each other in knowledge share and expertise which will lead to an increased overall level of service to both iiNet and Westnet customers.   

With Westnet's 215,000 active services, including 138,000 broadband users, iiNet's total number of active services will grow to over 680,000, including over 470,000 dial-up and broadband subscribers.


The combined subscriber bases will give iiNet a market share of over 30 per cent in the NSW.