Telstra has entered into a multi-million-dollar, five-year agreement with managed mobility service provider imei, aiming to strengthen connectivity and technology solutions for enterprise and government sectors across Australia. The collaboration builds on a long-standing relationship between the two companies and is designed to meet rising demand for secure, high-performance networks and managed services.
Combining strengths for next-generation services
Under the agreement, Telstra will provide its extensive network infrastructure, while imei will bring its expertise in managed mobility and enterprise mobility solutions. Together, they will co-develop a suite of services designed to help organizations modernize their operations, improve resilience, and securely scale their digital ecosystems.
The offering will extend across industries such as healthcare, education, logistics, financial services, and public administration—sectors increasingly reliant on seamless connectivity to deliver critical services. Among the solutions highlighted by imei are advanced 5G connectivity and integrated managed services, both essential for enabling innovation in data-driven and mobile-first environments.
Leadership perspectives on the partnership
Tim Fussell, founder and CEO of imei, emphasized that the deal represents a turning point for the company:
“Telstra has been an important part of our strategy since 2003 when we first gained access to its networks. This partnership reflects our shared vision of delivering the next generation of network and technology solutions. Together, we can help our customers innovate, grow, and succeed in an increasingly connected world.”
Telstra Business group executive Amanda Hutton also noted imei’s long-standing role in Telstra’s partner ecosystem:
“As one of our Platinum+ partners, imei has consistently demonstrated its critical role in bringing Telstra’s core connectivity and managed services to enterprises, government bodies, and mid-market organizations nationwide. This new agreement underscores our joint commitment to delivering secure and reliable technology outcomes at scale.”
Expanding ecosystem collaborations
This announcement follows imei’s June partnership with US-based Phosphorus Cybersecurity, aimed at launching extended Internet of Things (xIoT) services. The deal highlighted imei’s intent to broaden its capabilities in addressing emerging technology risks, particularly as IoT and connected devices become more embedded in enterprise infrastructure.
Why it matters
The Telstra–imei partnership comes at a pivotal moment when enterprises and government agencies are under pressure to balance digital transformation with operational security. By leveraging Telstra’s national network footprint and imei’s mobility expertise, the two companies are positioning themselves as trusted partners in delivering secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions.
As the market shifts toward 5G-enabled services, advanced managed mobility, and cross-industry digital applications, this collaboration could play a defining role in shaping how Australian enterprises and public organizations adopt next-generation connectivity.