From the CEO’s desk – November 2026
Hi everyone, Well, what a year this has been! So much is still happening across our services, advocacy, and events. As we reflected at our AGM, one priority runs through all we do and that’s delivering value for our Members. It has been great to see support for our campaign for proportionate and practical telecommunications […]
IAA AGM: reflecting on a year of changes
Thank you to our Members Thank you to everyone who joined our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 11 November. It was an opportunity to review the year’s achievements, hear from the Board and management team, and look ahead to what’s next for IAA and our Members. The reports highlighted a year of investment in IX […]
Congratulations to our elected IAA Board Directors
Congratulations to the successful candidates elected to the IAA Board at our 2026 AGM. Each will serve a three-year term, contributing their experience to the Association’s strategic direction, governance, and long-term sustainability. Karla Stokes – Professional Member Re-elected after joining the Board in 2025, Karla brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across […]
More capacity, more content, and more flexibility for Members.
New pricing, more flexible billing, and private cloud connectivity. This November brings changes designed to help Members get more from their IX Australia services, building on a busy year of network upgrades. More flexibility, better value From 1 November, our connection services move to monthly billing in arrears. This covers VLL, iVLL, Extended Reach, Virtual […]
Holiday embargo: plan ahead for new ports
Our end-of-year network embargo runs from close of business Friday, 18 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027 inclusive. We recommend submitting orders by Friday 11 December to allow time for provisioning before the embargo. This year, automatic port allocation will also be paused. Members can still place new port orders through the Member Portal […]
Cloud Connect is here. Get more from your port.
Establish private connections to AWS Direct Connect and Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute over your IX Australia Member port. Base Cloud Connect pricing starts at $112.50 per month on a 36-month term, excluding GST. Reduce reliance on internet transit, retain control of your routing, or add redundancy to existing cloud connections. Multiple cloud connections can share a […]
iVLL: reach further for less
Our revised inter-capital Virtual Leased Line (iVLL) pricing offers lower rates per Mbps as you increase bandwidth and additional savings for longer-term contracts. Rates start at less than 11¢ per Mbps per month (ex GST), based on 5 Gbps with a 36-month contract. Choose a 12, 24, or 36-month term to save 15%, 20%, or […]
Welcoming Jimmy Chin to our team!
Meet Jimmy Chin, IAA’s newest Junior Network Engineer! From practising BGP in the lab to patching fibre in our data centres, Jimmy has been putting theory into practice. Here, he shares what he’s been learning so far: Since joining the IAA, I’ve really enjoyed learning what it takes to keep us all connected. While studying […]
IAA Member Portal news: choose your contract term
With AGM season upon us, we’re looking back at a busy year for the Member Portal. From self-service automation to better account tools, there’s been plenty happening behind the scenes to make managing your services easier. Here’s a wrap-up of what’s changed and what’s coming next. In the past year, we merged more than 380 […]