Phil Britt started his first ISP at 18 and in 2003, he founded Wideband Networks with a business partner from their lounge room. Mr Britt saw a growing need to extend broadband access into regional and rural areas of Australia. As a result, Wideband Networks merged with Westvic Broadband in 2008 to create Aussie Broadband. Mr Britt has been recognised for his contributions to the Australian telco industry by being inducted into the Edison Awards Hall of Fame. He is a graduate of the JMW Leader of the Future program and is heavily involved in the not-for-profit sector, particularly with Scouts Victoria.