Eftel

Eftel Limited
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryInternet Service Provider
Telecommunications
Founded1999
Defunct2022
HeadquartersMelbourne, Victoria
ProductsBroadband
Wholesale Internet Services
Dialup
Telephony
ParentM2 Group
Websitewww.eftelretail.com

Eftel Limited was an internet service provider and telecommunications provider in Australia, with approximately 120,000 active accounts. It was established in 1999. Eftel offers a range of services including: DSL and dial-up Internet access, web hosting and telephony services - to the retail, corporate and wholesale telecommunications markets.

Eftel's services are delivered through a nationwide network of points of presence in all capital cities and regional areas around Australia. The network architecture and technology allows for the supply of voice, data or video services simultaneously; giving the capability to supply local and long-distance calls, high-speed data, Internet and video conferencing services to its customers.

In 2013, Eftel was acquired by the rival M2 Group (now Vocus Group) for approximately $44.1 million.[1] The company and its former subsidiaries, including aaNet and ClubTelco now operate as brands of M2.[2]

  1. ^ McDonald, Stephanie (13 May 2013). "M2 closes Eftel offer". Computerworld. Retrieved 2015-10-03.
  2. ^ "M2 Acquires Dodo, Possibly Eftel | Compare Broadband". www.comparebroadband.com.au. Retrieved 2020-10-20.