Primus Telecommunications (Australia)
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 1 July 1997 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | ADSL, ADSL2+, Mobile Broadband, Mobile Telephony, Fixed line, VOIP |
Number of employees | 500 |
| Parent | Vocus Communications |
| Website | iprimus |
Primus Telecommunications Pty Ltd. is an Australian telecommunications company and wholly owned subsidiary of Vocus Communications that primarily focuses on fixed, mobile, and broadband services.
Primus Telecom was the first telecommunications carrier to receive a licence when full deregulation and competition was introduced in Australia in 1997 and has network facilities across Australia. Primus operates its own fibre network in the five major capital cities; Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Primus is a participant in the controversial Internet censorship trials.