Tradies
One Provider for Your Mobile, Internet, and Phones. Sorted.
You do not have time to deal with three different telco companies. Summit Internet gives you mobile plans with Telstra network coverage, simple office internet, and a phone system that means you never miss a customer call — all on one bill.
The Connectivity Challenge
You are not sitting behind a desk. You are on a roof in Ringwood, under a house in Frankston, or driving between three jobs in one day. Your ‘office’ is the front seat of your ute, and your phone is the most important tool you own after your trade licence.
The connectivity challenge for tradies is different from other businesses. You do not need a complex IT setup with enterprise networking and cloud servers. But you do need a few things to work properly, every single day: your mobile needs to get signal on job sites, your quoting and invoicing apps need to work when you are on the road, customers need to be able to reach you, and your workshop or home office needs reliable internet for admin and accounts.
The frustration is that most telco providers are set up for either big corporate accounts or residential customers. They do not offer a middle ground that works for a plumber with three staff and a van. You end up with your mobile on one plan, your office internet with a different provider, and maybe a separate landline that rings out while you are on a job. Three providers, three bills, three support lines to call when something is not working — and none of them know or care that you are running a trade business.
It does not need to be this complicated.
How Summit Helps Tradies
Mobile Plans With Actual Coverage
Your mobile is your lifeline — for calls from customers, for running ServiceM8 or Tradify on site, for sending quotes and invoices, for checking your schedule, and for using maps to get to your next job. Summit’s mobile SIM plans run on the Telstra wholesale network, which means you get the widest mobile coverage in Australia — including those outer-suburban and regional job sites where other networks drop out. Unlimited talk and text, with data plans that fit how you actually use your phone.
A Phone Number That Never Misses a Call
Every missed call is a potential job gone to your competitor. Summit’s FlexPBX hosted phone system or a simple 1300 number gives you a professional setup that ensures customer calls are always answered — or at the very least, go to a voicemail that gets sent straight to your email. Set it up so calls ring your mobile first, then your office, then go to voicemail. Or have calls to a 1300 number ring multiple team members simultaneously so someone always picks up. No fancy equipment needed — it all works through your existing mobile and office phones.
Simple Office Internet That Works
For your workshop, home office, or shopfront, you need internet that handles your accounting software, email, CCTV, and the occasional large file download — without the headaches. Summit offers Business NBN or fixed wireless depending on your location, both with static IP addresses included and 4G backup available if you want the peace of mind. We set it up, it works, and if it ever does not, you call one number and talk to someone in Melbourne.
4G with Static IP for Workshop Cameras
If you have security cameras at your workshop, yard, or storage unit, you need a connection with a static IP address so you can access the camera feed remotely. Summit’s 4G with Static IP service is a simple, cost-effective way to get a fixed internet connection at a location where running NBN or fibre is not practical. Plug it in, connect your cameras, and check in from your phone wherever you are.
Mobile Broadband for Job Sites
Need temporary internet at a job site? Running a renovation that takes weeks and needs a connection for your team? Summit’s mobile broadband provides a portable, dedicated data connection you can take from job to job. Better than tethering off your phone and more reliable than hoping the client’s WiFi reaches the work site.
Services That Matter to MSPs
| Service | Why It Matters to Your Practice |
|---|---|
| Fixed Wireless Internet | Our own network -- symmetrical speeds, no NBN congestion, 10-day deployment |
| Business NBN | All tiers with static IP for clients where NBN is the right fit |
| Ethernet Over Fibre | Enterprise-grade for larger clients; PoPs in NEXTDC facilities |
| 4G Backup | Automatic failover -- your clients stay online, your SLA stays intact |
| Hosted PBX (FlexPBX) | Full cloud phone system you can deploy and manage for clients |
| SIP Trunks | For clients with existing on-premise PBX hardware |
| Business Mobile SIMs | Voice and data plans to round out the client bundle |
| 1300/1800 Numbers | Professional inbound routing for your clients' businesses |
| Fax to Email | A differentiator for healthcare and legal clients who still rely on fax |
| MPLS Private Networks | Multi-site connectivity for clients with branch offices |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep my existing mobile number?
Absolutely. We will port your existing number across to Summit so your customers do not notice any change. Same number, better experience.
How does the 1300 number work with my mobile?
You get a 1300 number that customers call. We set up rules for where that call goes — it can ring your mobile first, then a colleague's phone, then go to voicemail that is emailed to you. You can change the routing yourself through an online portal, or just call us and we will sort it out. There is no special hardware needed — calls simply route to the phones you already have.
I work from home — can I get business internet at my house?
Yes. If your home is within our fixed wireless coverage area, we can install business-grade fixed wireless with a static IP and optional 4G backup. If fixed wireless is not available, we offer Business NBN plans suitable for home-based trade businesses. Either way, you get a proper business connection for your admin, accounts, and CCTV.
What if I need internet at a job site temporarily?
Summit's mobile broadband service gives you a portable data connection you can take from site to site. It is a dedicated SIM in a portable modem — no tethering off your phone, no relying on the customer's WiFi. Good for builders, renovators, or anyone doing extended work at a single location.
How much does all this cost?
We keep our pricing straightforward. Mobile SIM plans, office internet, and phone services are all competitively priced — and often cheaper than what you are paying across multiple providers right now. Call us on 1300 049 749 for a quick quote tailored to what you actually need. No obligation, no sales pitch — just the numbers.
Why Tradies Choose Summit
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Keep It Simple — One Provider, One Bill
Your mobile, your office internet, your phone number — all from Summit. One account, one bill, one support number. No juggling multiple telco providers. No spending your Saturday morning sorting out which company is responsible for what.
Telstra Network for Your Mobile
Summit’s mobile SIM plans run on the Telstra wholesale network — the same coverage, without the big-carrier price tag or the big-carrier runaround. If you work across metro and regional areas, you need the coverage that the Telstra network provides.
Local Support That Picks Up the Phone
You are busy. You do not have time to sit on hold with an overseas call centre for forty-five minutes. When you call Summit on 1300 049 749, you speak to someone in Melbourne who can help straight away. Quick, no-nonsense support for people who have got work to do.
25 Years Connecting Melbourne Businesses
Summit has been looking after Melbourne businesses since 2000. We own our own network (ACMA Carrier Licence #388) and we know Melbourne’s commercial and suburban landscape inside out. We are not going anywhere — we have been here for 25 years and we will be here for 25 more.
Your Mobile, Internet, and Phones — All Sorted
Stop juggling three different telco providers. Summit gives tradies one plan for mobile, office internet, and a phone number that never misses a customer call. Simple, reliable, and backed by 25 years of looking after Melbourne businesses.