IiNet buys Westnet

Posted on May 8th, 2008 at 3:00 pm to Australian IT by AustralianIT.news.com.au | Top Stories

IINET will buy Westnet for $81 million in cash, to reinforce its position as Australia’s third biggest internet service provider.

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