Ellie Horvath
At Best Startup London we track over 100,000 London based startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 101 Telecommunications companies in London. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Telecommunications Companies & Startups (London)
Truphone
| Founders | Alexander Straub, James Tagg |
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A global leader in digital connectivity software
Arqit Limited
| Founders | David Williams |
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Arqit develops a quantum encryption platform.
G.Network
| Founders | David Sangster, Sasho Veselinski |
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G.Network is the next generation communications service provider exclusively focused on Central London.
floLIVE
| Founders | Rony Cohen, Percy Grundy |
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floLIVE provides secure, cloud-native connectivity solutions to enterprises and mobile operators looking for seamless global coverage
Hyperoptic
| Founders | Dana Pressman Tobak |
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Hyperoptic is a fiber-based internet service provider.
CityFibre
| Founders | Greg Mesch |
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CityFibre Infrastructure Holdings plc is the UK’s largest independent provider of fibre infrastructure in secondary cities
Netomnia
| Founders | Unknown |
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Netomnia company investing and building a new full-fibre network.
Opensignal
| Founders | Brendan Gill, James Robinson, Sam Westwood, Sina Khanifar |
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Opensignal is a mobile analytics company.
VoxSmart
| Founders | John Enoch |
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VoxSmart is a global communications surveillance software provider.
Bloc Ventures
| Founders | Bruce Beckloff, David Leftley |
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Bloc Ventures is an early-stage Deep Tech investment company. Pitch to Bloc here: https://blocventures.com/pitching/
euNetworks Group
| Founders | Unknown |
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euNetworks is a Western European provider of bandwidth infrastructure services.
Crypto Quantique
| Founders | Kumi Thiruchelvam, Patrick Camilleri, Shahram Mossayebi |
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Crypto Quantique offers hardware based cyber-security solution for authentication and encryption in a wired local network.
Avanti Communications
| Founders | David Williams |
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We are a world-leading provider of agile, secure and pioneering satellite technology across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Unmanned Life
Unmanned Life is the leading software platform for seamless orchestration of autonomous robotics
Mobilus Labs
| Founders | Jordan McRae |
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Mobilus Labs is a tech startup with the mission to provide frictionless voice communications.
Volex
| Founders | James Henry Ward, Meyer Hart Goldstone |
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Volex plc delivers high quality power cords,electronic interconnect and fiber optic cable solutions vital for high-tech products & services.
Cinven
| Founders | Lionel Anthony |
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Cinven is an international private equity firm focused on building world-class global companies.
SENDITOO
| Founders | Ibrahima S K Soumano, Takwana Tyaranini |
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Send airtime to any phone in the world
Cuckoo
| Founders | Alexander Fitzgerald, Tommy Toner & Daniel McClure |
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Cuckoo is a broadband services provider used to simplify broadband for users.
Qudini – Retail Choreography
| Founders | Fraser Hardy, Imogen Wethered |
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Retail Choreography solutions to transforming customer experience, operations and data for retailers and banks.
Inmarsat
| Founders | Unknown |
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Inmarsat is a tele communications company.
IHS Towers
| Founders | Mohamad Darwish, Sam Darwish, William Saad |
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IHS is a mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider.
Guild
| Founders | Ashley Friedlein, Matthew O’Riordan |
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Guild is the platform for professional communities and networking.
Unlockd
| Founders | Christopher Kerrisk, Craig Watt, Matt Berriman |
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Unlockd is a mobile platform that rewards consumers when they unlock their digital device and view targeted ads, content or offers
Eaton
| Founders | Sanjiv Ahuja, Terry Rhodes |
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Eaton is a telecom tower company that has the most diversified geographical tower portfolio in Africa.
Matrix
| Founders | Amandine Le Pape, Matthew Hodgson |
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Matrix.org is an ambitious not-for-profit open source initiative defining a new open standard for interoperable communications.
Babble Cloud
| Founders | Keith Purves, Paul Richards |
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Babble Cloud provides unified communications services in the United Kingdom.
My Voice
| Founders | Dr. David Horowitz, Ivar Line, Nikola Anđelić |
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My Voice is a Norwegian voice tech company.
My Voice
| Founders | Dr. David Horowitz, Ivar Line, Nikola Anđelić |
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My Voice is a Norwegian voice tech company.
Community Fibre
| Founders | Jeremy Chelot |
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Community Fibre provides up to 1,000 Mbps fiber broadband service.
Smartpipe Solutions
| Founders | Tanya Field, Tobin Ireland |
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Smartpipe allows mobile network operators to monetise mobile data at scale; safely and securely.
BaseKit
| Founders | Richard Best, Richard Healy, Simon Best |
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BaseKit is the most widely deployed website editor distributed by hosting, telco and internet companies.
Helios Towers Africa
| Founders | Chuck Green |
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Helios Towers Africa has operations in Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo and a sister company in Nigeria.
Sliide
| Founders | Corbyn Munnik, Frankie Kearney |
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Mobile technology company that work with MNO, MVNO and OEM partners globally to increase engagement, drive revenue, and decrease churn.
GlobalReach Technology Ltd
| Founders | Nigel Wesley |
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The most complete, scalable Wi-Fi authentication and provisioning platform.
Virtual1
| Founders | Tom O’Hagan |
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UK-based cloud and connectivity service provider
Smart Audio Technologies
| Founders | Sandeep Chintala |
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AI noise reduction technology for voice communications
XConnect Global Networks
| Founders | Eli Katz |
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XConnect provides interconnection services driving the adoption of IP-based multimedia communications.
Sky and Space Global
| Founders | Meir Moalem |
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Sky and Space Global provides affordable voice, data and instant messaging services to Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime.
Airfi Networks
| Founders | Dariush Zand, David Fowler, Ian Campbell |
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We help Original Equipment Manufacturers launch and monetize cellular connected products worldwide through our Catalyst IoT Platform
Infinity SDC
| Founders | Unknown |
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Infinity SDC is an award winning UK data centre operator and boasts an impressive portfolio of sites in prime locations close to London.
Armour Communications
| Founders | Andy Lilly, David Holman |
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Armour Communications provides government-grade encryption for secure communications.
Speakerbus
| Founders | Andy Wodhams |
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Speakerbus delivers voice solutions to global Fortune 1000 corporations within the financial services & command sectors.
Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund
| Founders | OSCAR KANG’ORO |
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A Public Private Partnership (PPP) company.
Sabio
| Founders | Seb Henkes |
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Sabio is an innovative unified communications and contact center services company.
Pinnacle Technology Group
| Founders | Alan Bonner |
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Pinnacle Technology Group PLC Focusing on the business market across the UK
Augnet
| Founders | Daniel Gill |
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Augnet is a London-based technology start-up set to revolutionise the SMS and messaging space.
Kasookoo
| Founders | Muhammad Ahmer Javaid |
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Kasookoo offers a cloud-based omnichannel contact center solution.
Phorm
| Founders | Mark Lyle Schneider |
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Phorm is a personalization technology company making content and advertising more relevant to consumers by utilizing ISP data.
Acqua Telecom
| Founders | Renato Andrade |
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MVNO and Telecom Consultancy, 5G Experts, Fintech Support, Mobile Financial Services.
Ori Industries
| Founders | Mahdi Yahya, Melissa Doré, Simon Dowling |
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Ori is a global cloud to edge platform enabling modern businesses to manage and deploy workloads across any infrastructure
tru.ID
| Founders | Eric Nadalin, Paul McGuire |
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tru.ID is reinventing mobile authentication for today’s world through a modern developer platform.
VENNCOMM
| Founders | Lee Stonehouse |
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UK mobile tech start-up. Mission: Communication without Boundaries
Prism
| Founders | Alon Blayer-Gat, James Collier, Oren Farage |
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Prism’s platfrom connects publishers and advertisers with consumers, using first party data from carriers.
Fast2Fibre
| Founders | Unknown |
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Fast2Fibre is a provider of a highly efficient, cost-effective process for upgrading copper telecoms and power cables worldwide.
Wave
| Founders | Armani Vashi, Sion Buckler, Sion Buckler |
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Wave offers software designed to transform single-board computers into smart home hubs which can make internet and energy freer.
Virgin Mobile Central & Eastern Europe
| Founders | Jay Metcalfe, Peter Langkilde |
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Virgin Mobile Central & Eastern Europe operates a mobile virtual network operator that offers communication services to its consumers.
Cymphony
| Founders | Unknown |
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Cymphony is a business that provides virtual receptionists, outsourced switchboards, and virtual offices.
Widerfi
| Founders | Darius Maikstenas |
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Widerfi enables international travelers home-like unlimited mobile internet experience without changing SIM card in the device.
Teneno
| Founders | Jean Salha, Nimit Shishodia |
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Teneno is a leading provider of simple, secure and affordable networking-on-demand solutions for Small and Medium Sized Businesses.
CS Networks
| Founders | Stefan Ćertić |
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CS Networks, a telecommunications service provider, offers professional services and premium quality IT solutions for the mobile industry.
Player LENS
| Founders | Lee Hemmings |
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Player LENS is a global football industry resource
Cognia
| Founders | Curtis Nash |
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Cognia develops cloud-based voice and data solutions for financial institutions, the government, and Fortune 1000 companies.
Monty Mobile
| Founders | Mountasser Hachem |
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GSMA certified Open Connectivity SMS Hub and Roaming Broker, providing direct connectivity to Mobile Operators worldwide
ISN Solutions
| Founders | David Ellison |
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ISN are trusted by companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry to provide IT and communications for operations
Wimark Systems
| Founders | Danila Slyusar, llya Khodyakov, Pavel Gonchukov, Timofey Smelyanskiy, Yury Shvedov |
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Wimark Systems enables telecom companies with software solutions for multivendor Wi-Fi network management.
Digis Squared
| Founders | Ahmed Zein, Amr Maged, Reda Abd El-Hadi, Yasser Elsabrouty, Ziad Khalil |
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Digis Squared bridges the gaps between service providers and new technologies
Intis Telecom
| Founders | Andrey Insarov |
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Powerful SMS software with web-based interface and gateway API to help you grow your business with mobile messages
BusinessMobiles.com
| Founders | Charmaine de Souza |
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BusinessMobiles.com is a London mobile phone company.
Utility Warehouse
| Founders | Charles Wigoder |
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Telecom Plus PLC is a multi-utility supplier based in the United Kingdom.
BT Global Services
| Founders | Unknown |
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BT Global Services plc is a division of United Kingdom telecommunications operator BT Group.
Bloom
| Founders | Unknown |
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Connecting nearby people, even offline.
Colt Technology
| Founders | Jim Hynes |
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Colt Technology is a company that provides communication and network services.
NexText
| Founders | Unknown |
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Nextext is a messenger of the future that allows user to schedule messages.
Lebara
| Founders | Baskaran Kandiah, Rasiah Ranjith Leon, Yoganathan Ratheesan |
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Lebara offers tailored innovative telecommunications solutions for families, friends, and colleagues to keep in touch.
hato*
| Founders | – -, Denis Smirnov, Evgeny Angelutsa, Vlaicu Cernei |
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Aggregator telecommunication and telemarketing services
Byzia Corporation
| Founders | Toni Kovač |
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Byzia Corporation is upcoming company based in UK and successor of Byzia Technology LTD
Lycamobile Group
| Founders | Allirajah Subaskaran |
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Lycamobile Group provides international mobile virtual network operator.
iTouch
| Founders | Wayne Pitout |
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iTouch provides mobile entertainment services in Europe.
XLN
| Founders | Anthony Karibian, George Karibian |
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XLN provides utility services for small businesses across United Kingdom.
WPP Ventures
| Founders | JD Weinstein, Kenny Tomlin |
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WPP Ventures is the strategic corporate venture capital fund for WPP, the world’s largest communications services group.
Dixons Carphone
| Founders | Unknown |
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Dixons Carphone is an electrical specialist and telecommunications retailer and services company.
Cerillion
| Founders | Louis Hall |
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SaaS charging, billing and CRM solutions provider, primarily to the telecoms industry
YakCloud
| Founders | Felix Schaal |
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YakCloud is an cloud-based phone service provider for businesses and individuals.
Carphone Warehouse
| Founders | Charles Dunstone |
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Carphone Warehouse is a telecommunications retailer that sells mobile phones, tablets, wearables, phone accessories, and SIMs.
Tesco Mobile
| Founders | Unknown |
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Tesco Mobile is a virtual network operator that offers mobile, fixed line, and broadband services.
TalkTalk
| Founders | Andrew Burke, Charles Dunstone |
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TalkTalk is a phone and broadband company that offers fixed and mobile telephony and broadband services to consumers.
Vorboss
| Founders | Timothy Creswick |
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Vorboss believe that these crucial decisions should be made with a technical expert, rather than someone driven by margins.
SMS Mobile Solutions
| Founders | Unknown |
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SMS Mobile Solutions provides SaaS to bookmakers.
Smartnumbers
| Founders | Geoffrey Paterson |
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Smartnumbers is a software company with a telecommunications pedigree.
Vectone Mobile
| Founders | Baskaran Allirajah |
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Vectone Mobile is provide the best value pre-paid plans for international calls, SMS and data.
Telinet
| Founders | Unknown |
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Telinet is a provider of communications and IT infrastructure solutions.
TelcoSwitch
| Founders | Barry Kaye, Russell Lux |
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TelcoSwitch is a leading provider of Unified Communications and compliance solutions to the UK channel market, and direct customers.
inAccess Networks
| Founders | Christos Georgopoulos |
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Infrastructure Control & Monitoring
OVIVO Mobile Communications
| Founders | Dariush Zand |
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OVIVO Mobile Communications is a mobile virtual network operator in the United Kingdom.
Laika Mobile
| Founders | Unknown |
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Lycan Mobile is a mobile network service provider that offers prepaid plans.
Glue42
| Founders | Unknown |
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Glue42 is the world’s most advanced desktop management platform.
Ovum
| Founders | Tim Johnson |
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Ovum provides research, consulting, and analysis services for clients to make business and technology decisions.
NTT
| Founders | Unknown |
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NTT is an IT firm that specializes in telecommunication, cybersecurity, cloud, ICT, research & development services..
RETN
| Founders | Unknown |
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RETN’s international telecommunications network provides capacity, data transmission and IP based services.
Virgin Management
| Founders | Unknown |
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We support the Branson family and the growth of the Virgin brand by developing and nurturing valuable Virgin businesses.
