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Aussie Broadband (B2B/Over The Wire) vs The IT Department: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

Aussie Broadband (B2B/Over The Wire) vs The IT Department

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Aussie Broadband (B2B/Over The Wire) The IT Department
Overall Score3.93.8
TypeTelco/MSP HybridNon-Profit Specialist
Employees1000-200030-60
Founded20032005
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICSydney, NSW
Revenue$1236.5MPrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000$70,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesNetworking, Cloud, Fibre, Managed ServicesNon-Profit IT, Managed Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner
Green FlagsStrong Australian brand
Good culture and employee satisfaction
Transparent communication
Growing rapidly		Good work-life balance
Technology focus
Red FlagsB2B division is smaller — less exposure to enterprise projects
Can be chaotic during rapid growth		Very small scale
Limited career progression
Worker ProsGreat culture
Australian-focused
Transparent
Growing		Technology focus
Work-life balance
Worker ConsB2B division smaller
Can be chaotic		Very small scale
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Telco/MSP Hybrid and Non-Profit Specialist have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.

Use the side-by-side comparison tool for a deeper look, or check out individual profiles for detailed employee reviews.