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BAI Communications
FormerlyBroadcast Australia
IndustryTelecommunications
PredecessorNational Transmission Agency
Founded2002
Headquarters,
Australia
Area served
Global
ParentCPP Investment Board (86%)
Aimco
Kindle Capital
Websitewww.baicommunications.com

BAI Communications, formerly Broadcast Australia, is an Australian telecommunications systems company.

History

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Macquarie Bank completed its acquisition of National Transmission Agency in 2002 the seed asset in the publicly listed Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group (MCIG) fund and rebranded it as Broadcast Australia.[1][2] The MCIG fund, including Broadcast Australia, was acquired by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in 2009.[3]

In November 2019, Broadcast Australia was rebranded BAI Communications.[4][5]

In March 2023, BAI announced they would rebrand in the northern hemisphere to Boldyn Networks from at the end of June 2023.[6][7]

Operations and acquisitions

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BAI Communications has funded a number of initiatives, for example:

Broadcast facilities

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As at February 2022, BAI Communications operated 774 transmission sites across Australia.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Macquarie buys TV infrastructure The Age 23 February 2002
  2. ^ Macquarie gets set for $350m broadcast float Sydney Morning Herald 13 June 2002
  3. ^ Offer to MCG security holders Macquarie Group 31 March 2009
  4. ^ Strategic brand alignment integrates service offerings and connectivity solutions BAI Communications 12 November 2019
  5. ^ Broadcast Australia relaunches as BAI Communications AdNews 14 November 2019
  6. ^ Jackson, Mark (9 March 2023). "Mobile Network Builder BAI Comms Rebrands to Boldyn Networks". ISPreview UK. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  7. ^ @BAIComms. "BAI Communications transforms into Boldyn Networks powerhouse brand, outlines growth ambitions". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  8. ^ Bensinger, Greg (30 July 2010). "New York City Subway Platforms to Go Wireless in Revived Accord". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  9. ^ Job losses at SCA as it outsources television and radio broadcast transmissions Mumbrella 9 August 2019
  10. ^ "TTC cellular black hole set to end as Rogers to acquire TTC wireless network". Toronto Star.
  11. ^ Jackson, Mark (27 January 2022). "BT and BAI Deal to Support Mobile on London Underground". ISPreview UK. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  12. ^ Thomas, Sara. "FOI request detail". Transport for London. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  13. ^ CPPIB seeks bids for towers unit BAI Australia, Barrenjoey hired Australian Financial Review 15 February 2022
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