AUS Telecommunications Internet of Things - PPC Market Share Analysis May 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the AUS Internet of Things category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Internet of Things – AUS

Google AI Overview visibility for Telecommunications Internet of Things AUS

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 22.4845556303
77.5154443697
22%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 49
51
49%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 8%
Transactional 4%
Navigational 3%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 12%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS Telecommunications Internet of Things brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
starlink.com 62.82
ventraip.com.au 11.51
telstra.com.au 5.72
whistleout.com.au 3.76
vpnpro.com 3.72
nordvpn.com 2.72
skymesh.net.au 2.3
vpn-mentors.com 2.18
letsbemates.com.au 0.65
proton.me 0.6
others 4.02
  • starlink.com - 62.82%
  • ventraip.com.au - 11.51%
  • telstra.com.au - 5.72%
  • whistleout.com.au - 3.76%
  • vpnpro.com - 3.72%
  • nordvpn.com - 2.72%
  • skymesh.net.au - 2.3%
  • vpn-mentors.com - 2.18%
  • letsbemates.com.au - 0.65%
  • proton.me - 0.6%
  • others - 4.02%

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Starlink.com dominates with 62.82% click share, overshadowing others. Ventraip.com.au follows at 11.51%, while Telstra.com.au holds 5.72%. ‘Others’ collectively capture 4.02%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Telecommunications Internet of Things brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date vpnpro.com nordvpn.com starlink.com telstra.com.au whistleout.com.au ventraip.com.au finder.com.au forbes.com skymesh.net.au vpn-mentors.com
2026/05/01 20.03% 31.88% 11.81% 6.21% 2.24% 2.19% 1.09% 0.05% 0% 18.25%
2026/05/02 25.77% 25.23% 12.11% 4.31% 1.89% 1.28% 0.32% 0.04% 0% 27.33%
2026/05/03 26.39% 42.4% 9.73% 2.42% 2.45% 1.39% 1.16% 0.04% 0% 11.65%
2026/05/04 49.85% 11.94% 9.86% 2% 1.72% 1.3% 2.28% 0.04% 0.4% 14.71%
2026/05/05 31.88% 19.27% 12.72% 5.06% 3.35% 1.55% 0.96% 0.06% 0% 14.06%
2026/05/06 0.18% 18.95% 15.98% 3.5% 2.47% 2.28% 0.35% 0.06% 0.45% 44.82%
2026/05/07 27.25% 26.12% 12.25% 4.17% 1.95% 2.59% 0.92% 0.07% 0.12% 19.1%
2026/05/08 32.63% 31.96% 12.7% 3.87% 1.55% 1.43% 0.39% 0.05% 0% 9.14%
2026/05/09 25.98% 24.96% 15.98% 5.53% 1.75% 2.2% 0.36% 0.06% 0% 12.97%
2026/05/10 28.83% 30.27% 5.59% 3.69% 1.28% 1.24% 0.27% 0.03% 0% 21.23%
2026/05/11 32.64% 22.18% 5.14% 2.4% 1.69% 0.91% 0.29% 8.29% 0.25% 21.47%
2026/05/12 35.11% 28.18% 3.68% 1.28% 1.68% 0.67% 0.94% 5.21% 0.97% 19.32%
2026/05/13 20.91% 0.12% 13.17% 4.6% 2.18% 1.73% 0.5% 0.04% 0.11% 50.26%
2026/05/14 17.4% 35% 13.98% 2.92% 5.11% 2.2% 2.5% 0.04% 2.72% 10.95%
2026/05/15 41.11% 10.43% 9.97% 1.99% 1.66% 1.04% 0.7% 7.13% 2.19% 18.47%
2026/05/16 24.1% 23.17% 14.66% 4.71% 3.07% 1.81% 1.44% 0.05% 2.28% 12.05%
2026/05/17 27.67% 37.62% 8.76% 1.69% 1.39% 1.42% 1% 9.09% 0.01% 6.93%
2026/05/18 0.09% 19.53% 16.04% 2.17% 1.37% 2.28% 0.75% 0.04% 2.04% 48.72%
2026/05/19 24.97% 0.17% 19.41% 3.78% 3.88% 2.12% 1.51% 0.04% 6.17% 29.99%
2026/05/20 43.22% 9.8% 17.07% 2.11% 2.55% 2.26% 0.62% 0.03% 4.08% 12.06%
2026/05/21 20.98% 9.42% 7.39% 0.9% 2.1% 1.19% 0.76% 0.02% 3.96% 42.18%
2026/05/22 17.51% 17.69% 15.59% 4.24% 5.5% 1.8% 1.32% 14.43% 0.61% 0.03%
2026/05/23 42.91% 32.48% 8.07% 1.97% 1.82% 1.38% 0.86% 0.43% 0% 0.02%
2026/05/24 49.84% 25.96% 10.59% 2.28% 2.53% 1.38% 0.42% 0.5% 0% 0.01%
2026/05/25 0.16% 29.94% 21.51% 9.91% 3.56% 4.26% 2.96% 0.08% 4.7% 0.03%
2026/05/26 12.3% 44.4% 10.32% 3.15% 2.65% 1.27% 4.23% 1.53% 2.43% 0.01%
2026/05/27 42.28% 26.67% 8.01% 2.24% 3.6% 1.44% 2.73% 0.07% 1.62% 0%
2026/05/28 24.86% 42.49% 10.31% 2.93% 3.07% 1.28% 2.78% 0.54% 1.97% 0%
2026/05/29 30.63% 0.31% 36.98% 2.02% 7.88% 4.25% 2.32% 0.1% 0.19% 0%
2026/05/30 61.21% 9.63% 14.48% 2.63% 2.64% 1.41% 1.57% 0.04% 0.01% 0%
2026/05/31 44.41% 26.22% 11.49% 3.8% 3.06% 1.91% 1.08% 0.03% 0.01% 0%
  • vpnpro.com
  • nordvpn.com
  • starlink.com
  • telstra.com.au
  • whistleout.com.au
  • ventraip.com.au
  • finder.com.au
  • forbes.com
  • skymesh.net.au
  • vpn-mentors.com

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In May 2026, VPNPro’s spend share fluctuated, peaking at 61.21% on the 30th. NordVPN saw a dip mid-month, while Starlink maintained a steady presence. Telstra and WhistleOut had minimal impact, with Forbes and SkyMesh showing sporadic activity. VPN-Mentors experienced a sharp decline towards month’s end.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Telecommunications Internet of Things

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/05/01 52
2026/05/02 50
2026/05/03 50
2026/05/04 54
2026/05/05 51
2026/05/06 53
2026/05/07 54
2026/05/08 58
2026/05/09 61
2026/05/10 57
2026/05/11 55
2026/05/12 55
2026/05/13 52
2026/05/14 56
2026/05/15 57
2026/05/16 58
2026/05/17 60
2026/05/18 53
2026/05/19 51
2026/05/20 55
2026/05/21 54
2026/05/22 57
2026/05/23 53
2026/05/24 51
2026/05/25 52
2026/05/26 52
2026/05/27 53
2026/05/28 56
2026/05/29 55
2026/05/30 52
2026/05/31 57

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May began with 52 advertisers, fluctuating throughout. Peaks on May 9 and 17 reached 61 and 60, respectively. The month concluded with 57 advertisers, indicating a dynamic landscape.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS Telecommunications Internet of Things

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
starlink.com 3.14%
skymesh.net.au 1.49%
optus.com.au 0.28%
outbackcomms.com.au 0.25%
whistleout.com.au 0.2%
vpnpro.com -0.64%
ventraip.com.au -0.65%
nordvpn.com -0.66%
telstra.com.au -1.51%
vpn-mentors.com -1.9%

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Starlink.com soared with a 3.14% click share increase, while vpn-mentors.com plummeted by 1.9%. Skymesh.net.au also rose by 1.49%.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS Telecommunications Internet of Things Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date starlink.com telstra.com.au vpnpro.com whistleout.com.au nordvpn.com ventraip.com.au finder.com.au choice.com.au skymesh.net.au vpn-mentors.com
2026/05/01 31.48% 16.59% 7.37% 7.91% 11.02% 5.62% 1.86% 2.45% 0% 7.45%
2026/05/02 38.32% 20.37% 7.05% 6.97% 7.04% 5.22% 0.55% 0.14% 0% 10.5%
2026/05/03 34.26% 14.28% 9.72% 9.83% 14.51% 6.34% 1.44% 0% 0% 4.81%
2026/05/04 37.22% 9.69% 15.72% 6.7% 4.23% 4.71% 1.53% 0.24% 2.7% 7.82%
2026/05/05 37.91% 18.02% 7.83% 9.09% 3.95% 5% 0.49% 1.97% 0.01% 3.87%
2026/05/06 39.75% 13.1% 0.13% 6.95% 4.9% 6.63% 0.47% 1.08% 1.12% 14.4%
2026/05/07 36.42% 19.38% 6.75% 6.21% 6.75% 8.92% 0.7% 0% 1.49% 6.64%
2026/05/08 43.66% 12.13% 9.44% 5.51% 9.43% 5.53% 0.45% 0% 0% 4.86%
2026/05/09 38.74% 13.67% 5.71% 5.24% 5.75% 6.6% 0.21% 0% 0% 5.66%
2026/05/10 21.22% 20.67% 9.29% 5.78% 9.31% 3.97% 4.12% 2.57% 0% 9.26%
2026/05/11 17.85% 13.79% 12.77% 8.08% 8.54% 5.13% 0.42% 4.66% 2.49% 12.74%
2026/05/12 17.17% 9.62% 15.91% 4.19% 12.75% 4.41% 1.64% 0% 11.16% 12.83%
2026/05/13 37.43% 17.32% 4.67% 7.33% 0.08% 5.71% 0.44% 0.28% 0.39% 18.52%
2026/05/14 30.97% 12.13% 4.22% 11.14% 8.41% 6.74% 4.19% 0.93% 10.85% 4.19%
2026/05/15 31.72% 11.56% 11.66% 7.33% 2.96% 4.63% 1.29% 0.17% 11.5% 8.74%
2026/05/16 28.18% 19.66% 4.68% 6.93% 4.71% 5.73% 0.9% 4.13% 9.34% 4.64%
2026/05/17 33.43% 9.1% 8.87% 6.87% 13.32% 6.9% 1.57% 0.99% 0.01% 4.42%
2026/05/18 35.07% 9.94% 0.07% 4.55% 4.54% 7.29% 1.39% 2.7% 7.97% 17.73%
2026/05/19 37.28% 10.63% 3.99% 8.9% 0.08% 5.56% 1.05% 0% 17.8% 7.88%
2026/05/20 38.2% 8.37% 8.35% 5.81% 2.17% 6.5% 0.53% 2.53% 14.96% 4.17%
2026/05/21 24.15% 4.37% 5.9% 6.19% 3% 4.3% 2.16% 0.66% 19.22% 17.63%
2026/05/22 35.79% 11.2% 4.36% 7.8% 4.4% 5.81% 1.5% 1.1% 1.37% 0.02%
2026/05/23 34.59% 10.28% 15.04% 6.11% 11.32% 6.12% 1.3% 0.84% 0.01% 0.01%
2026/05/24 38.79% 10.92% 16.02% 8.96% 8.07% 5.76% 0.4% 0% 0.01% 0.01%
2026/05/25 30.36% 18.43% 0.08% 7.48% 5.36% 6.73% 3.95% 3.07% 11.74% 0.01%
2026/05/26 25.87% 10.46% 3.55% 7.66% 10.6% 4.35% 2.8% 4.6% 11.39% 0%
2026/05/27 27.38% 10.42% 11.04% 11.35% 7.41% 5.91% 2.29% 5.39% 6.31% 0%
2026/05/28 29.18% 12.06% 6.64% 7.74% 9.96% 4.08% 2.07% 2.31% 9.19% 0%
2026/05/29 59.91% 2.88% 4.51% 12.27% 0.11% 6.6% 0.99% 1.49% 0.19% 0%
2026/05/30 46.17% 12.24% 16.3% 9.59% 2.43% 4.93% 1.36% 0.15% 0.01% 0%
2026/05/31 34.51% 14.7% 11.26% 10.43% 6.48% 5.53% 2.79% 1.57% 0.01% 0%
  • starlink.com
  • telstra.com.au
  • vpnpro.com
  • whistleout.com.au
  • nordvpn.com
  • ventraip.com.au
  • finder.com.au
  • choice.com.au
  • skymesh.net.au
  • vpn-mentors.com

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Starlink.com dominated May with fluctuating impressions, peaking at 59.91% on the 29th. Telstra.com.au saw a decline, ending at 14.7%. Vpnpro.com and Whistleout.com.au maintained moderate shares, while Skymesh.net.au and Vpn-mentors.com had minimal impact.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Telecommunications Internet of Things

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Telecommunications Internet of Things - Last month
  1. 1
    Starlink satellite internet review https://www.choice.com.au

    Over 60 Years Of Campaigning For Consumer Rights, Product Testing & Unbiased Advice

  2. 2
    Skymesh vs Starlink - Australian Owned Alternative https://www.skymesh.net.au

    Australian owned & operated with 7 days a week phone support. Check your address

  3. 3
    Starlink - High-Speed Internet - No Upfront Hardware Cost https://www.starlink.com

    World’s most advanced satellite technology delivering high-speed, low-latency internet. Residential service now starting at $75/mo.

  4. 4
    Telstra Satellite Internet | Powered by Starlink https://www.telstra.com.au › telstra › starlink

    Home Internet for some of the most remote parts of Australia. If you leave before 24 months, return your modem or pay a $200 non-return fee.

  5. 5
    7 Best VPNs in Australia - Updated on May 2026 https://top.vpnpro.com › vpn

    Comprehensive Analysis of the Most Popular VPNs Leads to Our Best Picks for May 2026.

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In the competitive landscape of satellite internet, Starlink dominates with its advanced technology and no upfront hardware costs. Choice.com.au champions consumer rights with unbiased reviews, while Skymesh offers a local alternative with robust support. Telstra extends Starlink’s reach to remote areas, and VPNpro.com highlights top VPNs, ensuring secure connections.

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