Tilson
Tilson Technology Management is a Portland, Maine-based telecom infrastructure services firm specializing in fiber optic network deployment and broadband buildouts for telecommunications carriers and government entities, now operating under ITG Communications and ClearPlan Consulting following a November 2025 §363 bankruptcy acquisition.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersPortland, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Tilson does
Tilson (legally Tilson Technology Management) is a Portland, Maine-based independent information technology project management firm founded in 1996 that specializes in fiber optic network infrastructure and broadband deployment. Its core capability is executing large-scale telecommunications construction projects — laying fiber, building out broadband networks, and supporting critical infrastructure deployment — for two primary customer segments: telecommunications carriers and service providers, and government entities pursuing federal digital and rural connectivity initiatives. The company differentiated through specialized project execution expertise, a workforce of 1,001–5,000, and capital backing from investors including SDC Capital Partners ($100M in 2019), CEI Ventures, and Rand Capital.
Operationally, Tilson monetizes through project-based contracts in telecom and government-funded broadband deployment. Its go-to-market is horizontal within these segments, competing on execution capacity, regulatory familiarity, and field crew scale rather than on proprietary technology platforms. The company's core technology is described as fiber optic network infrastructure and broadband deployment technology, with no disclosed productized software or AI components. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with a project-services model where contract values are negotiated per engagement. In July 2025, Tilson filed a $200 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against Gigapower over a fiber optic project in Technology Valley, highlighting project-level counterparty exposure. The company subsequently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2025 and was acquired on November 20, 2025 via Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code by ITG Communications and ClearPlan Consulting, ending its operation as an independent entity.
Tilson firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tilson
- Legal name
- Tilson Technology Management
- Website
- http://tilsontech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Tilson Technology Management is a Portland, Maine-based telecom infrastructure services firm specializing in fiber optic network deployment and broadband buildouts for telecommunications carriers and government entities, now operating under ITG Communications and ClearPlan Consulting following a November 2025 §363 bankruptcy acquisition.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tilson industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Telecommunications Infrastructure Services
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)
- SIC
- Communications Services, Nec (4899), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) / In-Building Fiber Operators (HDAIACAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators (HDAIACAG), Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers (HDAIABAJ)
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Where Tilson is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Portland
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Tilson business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Tilson product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tilson is an independent IT project management company that delivers fiber optic network buildout and broadband infrastructure deployment services. The company supports telecommunications carriers and government entities with end-to-end project management, engineering, and construction of critical communications infrastructure aligned with federal digital initiatives.
Product overview
No product and services information is available in the source data. The source materials focus on Tilson's corporate activities including a §363 sale to ITG Communications and ClearPlan Consulting, a $200 million lawsuit against Gigapower over fiber optic projects, and industry trends in wireless infrastructure and broadband deployment. The primary website content shows only a loading/verification page with no accessible product information.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Services
Companies that use Tilson
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Tilson technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Tilson partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Tilson competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Corning Incorporated: Corning is the leading manufacturer of optical fiber and cabling products used in the networks Tilson deploys. While not a direct competitor, Corning's deep involvement in the fiber supply chain and carrier relationships makes it a strategically adjacent incumbent in the broadband ecosystem.
- AFL (Fujikura): AFL, a Fujikura subsidiary, manufactures fiber optic cable, connectivity, and related infrastructure products and also performs installation services for telecom networks. AFL's service offerings overlap with Tilson's fiber deployment business while its product lines make it an adjacent supplier in the fiber ecosystem.
- Granite Construction: Granite is a heavy civil construction firm with involvement in utility and communications infrastructure projects. Granite's materials and site-preparation capabilities overlap with portions of Tilson's fiber deployment scope, particularly in rights-of-way and trenching.
- IES Holdings: IES Holdings provides electrical and mechanical contracting services with a communications segment that performs network infrastructure work. IES competes for portions of the same telecom and data network buildout work that Tilson pursued.
- Quanta Services: Quanta is the largest pure-play utility and communications infrastructure services company in North America, offering fiber optic network construction among its services. Quanta is a broader incumbent than Tilson but competes for many of the same carrier and broadband deployment programs.
Direct peers
- Primoris Services Corporation: Primoris provides infrastructure construction across utilities, energy, and communications, with a communications segment focused on fiber optic and wireless network deployment. Primoris's communications business directly competes for the same carrier and government fiber contracts Tilson pursued.
- Sterling Infrastructure: Sterling operates infrastructure-focused specialty services including communications construction for fiber and wireless networks. Sterling's communications segment directly competes with Tilson for carrier fiber deployment contracts and shares its project-based services model.
- Dycom Industries: Dycom is a leading provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications industry, including engineering, construction, maintenance, and installation of fiber optic networks for telecom carriers. Like Tilson, Dycom's primary business is outside-plant fiber deployment for carriers and is one of the closest publicly traded comparables.
- MasTec: MasTec is a large infrastructure construction services company operating across communications, utility, and energy markets, with significant fiber optic and wireless network deployment work. MasTec's communications segment directly overlaps Tilson's fiber deployment and carrier customer base.
- MYR Group: MYR Group is a specialty contractor serving electric utility infrastructure and commercial/industrial markets, including communications infrastructure work. MYR overlaps with Tilson in outside-plant telecom construction and serves similar utility-adjacent customers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Tilson leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Tilson funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds7 records
Investors4 records
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Tilson M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tilson
What does Tilson do?
Tilson is an independent IT project management company that delivers fiber optic network buildout and broadband infrastructure deployment services. The company supports telecommunications carriers and government entities with end-to-end project management, engineering, and construction of critical communications infrastructure aligned with federal digital initiatives.
Is Tilson a public or private company?
Tilson is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Tilson founded?
Tilson was founded in 1996. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Tilson based?
Tilson is headquartered in Portland, United States, in the North America region.
Who are Tilson's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Corning Incorporated, AFL (Fujikura), Granite Construction, IES Holdings and Quanta Services. Direct peers are Primoris Services Corporation, Sterling Infrastructure, Dycom Industries, MasTec and MYR Group.
Does Tilson have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tilson.
What industry is Tilson in?
Tilson's product category is Telecommunications Infrastructure Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIACAH, Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) / In-Building Fiber Operators, with a secondary code of HDAIACAG, Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators. Its NAICS code is 518 and its SIC code is 4899.