Frontiir

What Frontiir does

Frontiir Company Limited is a privately held Myanmar-based internet service provider and technology company founded in 2013 by Dr. Godfrey Tan, Dr. Allen Miu, and Mr. Minn Thein, all MIT-affiliated engineers. The company operates the Myanmar Net consumer brand, which as of 2020 was the largest fixed broadband ISP in Myanmar aside from Telcos, serving 2M+ monthly users across seven major cities (Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Mawlamyaing, Bago and surrounding regions) through more than 50,000 Access Points that the company claims constitute the world's largest Single Home WiFi network. Its core technology is a US-patented WBAN (Wireless Broadband Area Network) architecture built on WiFi mesh, with a Network Access Gateway Architecture, 100 Gbps Optical Transport Network, MPLS overlays, and Software Defined Networking layers; the design is positioned as 20x more capital-efficient than LTE or FTTH alternatives, with a third-generation solar-integrated variant delivering 15-20% additional energy efficiency.

Name

Frontiir

Legal name

Frontiir Company Limited

Website

https://frontiir.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Frontiir operates Myanmar's largest fixed broadband ISP (aside from Telcos) under the Myanmar Net brand, serving 2M+ monthly users across seven cities via proprietary US-patented WiFi mesh technology, and offers enterprise ICT, cloud, and FinTech services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Service Provider (Broadband Telecommunications)

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Wireless ISPs (WISPs) & Fixed Wireless Access Providers (HDAIADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAE), Small Business/SoHo Routers & Gateways (HDAFAIAH), Neutral Host & In‑Building Connectivity (DAS/Small Cells) (HDAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Broadband internet services
• Wireless ISP services
• Enterprise network solutions
• Cloud infrastructure services
• Managed IT services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangon

HQ country

Myanmar (Burma)

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Internet Service Provider (ISP) Services: Myanmar Net brand provides broadband internet services to consumers and businesses. Revenue comes from monthly subscriptions (postpaid plans), prepaid cards (daily, weekly, monthly), and business SLA plans. Services include home broadband, OTG (On-the-Go) mobile access, and enterprise connectivity solutions.
2. Enterprise ICT Services: Enterprise Information and Communications Technology services including Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), International Ethernet Private Link (IEPL), Domestic Private Leased Circuit (DPLC), Managed LAN & CCTV Services, IP PBX solutions, and Hotel WiFi services. Revenue from one-stop solution services including hardware and system setup, monitoring, maintenance and support.
3. Cloud Services: Frontiir Cloud Service provides locally hosted IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) platform leveraging Alibaba Cloud's virtualization hypervisor. Revenue from virtual machine hosting with 99.95% SLA guarantee, migration services, and managed cloud solutions for enterprises.
4. Distribution Services: Authorized sole distributor of Ruckus and Ubiquiti wireless products. Revenue from distribution and resale of networking equipment including wireless, routing and switching products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Frontiir provides affordable broadband internet access to consumers and businesses in Myanmar through its Myanmar Net brand, operating the world's largest Single Home WiFi network across seven major cities. The company supplements its ISP core with SLA-guaranteed enterprise internet tiers, an enterprise IaaS cloud platform, dedicated connectivity services (DIA, IEPL, DPLC), enterprise IT systems integration, and consumer hardware products.

Product overview

Frontiir is an internet service provider and technology company headquartered in Myanmar that operates a multi-product portfolio centered on the Myanmar Net brand. The core offering is Myanmar Net, the largest fixed broadband ISP in Myanmar (aside from Telcos), providing affordable consumer and business internet via a proprietary patented WiFi mesh network architecture. This core ISP is supplemented by Frontiir SLA and Frontiir Biz SLA managed service tiers offering SLA-guaranteed connectivity for enterprises. Adjacent products include Frontiir Cloud Service (IaaS platform), dedicated connectivity services (DIA, IEPL, DPLC), IT Systems integration, and consumer hardware products. The company also offers value-added services including Myanmar Cast mobile app, FinTech digital payments/mobile wallets, and Insurtech. The products collectively serve consumers, SMEs, hotels, and enterprises across Myanmar's major cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Myanmar Net: Consumer broadband internet service brand providing affordable, reliable, and unique broadband services with prepaid and postpaid options, including OTG (On-the-Go) account cards for access across coverage areas.
• Myanmar Net BIZ
• Myanmar Cast
• Frontiir Biz SLA
• Frontiir SLA

Products and services

• Myanmar Net Primary consumer ISP brand providing affordable, reliable broadband internet services through prepaid and postpaid plans (daily, weekly, monthly options) starting as low as US$0.13 per day. Operates the world's largest Single Home WiFi network with more than 50,000 access points and uses a 100 Gbps Optical Transport Network, MPLS Overlays, and Software Defined Network.
• Myanmar Net BIZ Business-focused internet service providing reliable connectivity for enterprises and SMEs using cutting-edge wireless and fiber technologies deployed simultaneously for redundancy, ensuring internet access up to 40 Mbps even when one line fails. Also offers a Fiber-Only Subscription option.
• Frontiir Biz SLA Fully guaranteed business internet service for hotels, enterprises, and SMEs featuring dedicated technical support, account manager, 24-hour customer ticket resolution, customer loyalty bonus if outage exceeds 96 hours/month, and speed options ranging from 76 Mbps to 700 Mbps with monthly pricing from 78,000 Kyats to 550,000 Kyats.
• Frontiir SLA Fully Guaranteed SLA Internet Service for hotels, enterprises, and SMEs with dedicated technical support. Offers multiple speed tiers from 20 Mbps to 150 Mbps (29,000 Ks to 175,000 Ks/month) with SLA guarantees and penalty clauses for service outages.
• Frontiir Cloud Service (Enterprise Private Cloud) Locally hosted IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) platform delivering enterprise-grade performance with 99.95% SLA guarantee for high-availability Virtual Machines. Leverages Alibaba Cloud's virtualization hypervisor, supports seamless migration from VMware or KVM environments, provides transparent billing, and operates on green energy data centers.
• DIA (Dedicated Internet Access) High-performance and highly secure communications service for crucial and confidential enterprise communications. Features dedicated bandwidth, SLA guarantees with penalties, multiple uplink redundancies, multiple levels of security, and 24/7 committed support via email, phone, and site visits.
• IEPL (International Ethernet Private Link) International connectivity service for communication and data transmission between global and local businesses, with SLA-guaranteed quality, highest stability, well-protected security, and flexible bandwidth from 2 Mbps to 10 Gbps over FE, GE, or 10GE interfaces.
• DPLC (Domestic Private Leased Circuit) Dedicated communication circuit interconnecting two or more sites with a secured private connection. Provides point-to-multipoint connectivity with quick deployment, Active SLA Monitoring System with NOC, 24-hour hotline, and 7-day customer support.
• IT Systems (Enterprise ICT) Enterprise Information and Communications Technology services and solutions designed for Myanmar businesses. Includes Managed LAN & CCTV Services, Hotel Smart WiFi & HSIA, Network Device Integration, On-premise & Hosted IP PBX, and Hotel IPTV & Digital Signage. Authorized sole distributor of Ruckus and Ubiquiti Wireless products.
• Myanmar Cast Mobile application providing entertainment and education content, bundled as a free value-added service for Myanmar Net customers.
• FinTech Digital Payments and Mobile Wallets Digital payment and mobile wallet services enabling financial transactions and mobile money services for the Myanmar market.
• Insurtech Insurance technology services for the Myanmar market.
• Consumer Hardware Products (FCA, FCC, FCAC, FCG, LCO, FFO, FCS, FCSO, LCAC, LCAF, TVie) Hardware devices designed and produced by Frontiir's team for the Myanmar technical market. All products connect with the Myanmar Net internet network and are designed and developed in Myanmar, including the TVie streaming device.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20x more capital-efficient than LTE or FTTH traditional network designs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alibaba CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 3 October 2025Strategic partnership for enterprise private cloud services. Frontiir uses Alibaba Cloud's market-leading virtualization hypervisor for its locally hosted IaaS platform. Joint launch event held on October 3, 2025 at Melia Hotel, Yangon. This collaboration enables Frontiir to provide scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions to Myanmar enterprises.
• Ruckus WirelesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sole distributor of Ruckus wireless and switching products for enterprise customers in Myanmar. Frontiir implements solutions using Ruckus products for Hotel Smart WiFi, HSIA, and enterprise networking.
• Ubiquiti (UniFi)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of UniFi wireless, routing and switching products. Frontiir provides enterprise networking solutions using Ubiquiti equipment for customers across various sectors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MPT (Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications): State-backed incumbent telecom operator providing mobile and fixed broadband services across Myanmar. Directly competes with Frontiir's Myanmar Net brand for both consumer and enterprise broadband customers within the same single-country market.
• Converge ICT Solutions: Leading Philippines fixed broadband operator that scaled rapidly using a proprietary fiber network architecture and affordable pricing. Comparable emerging-market broadband playbook with infrastructure-led differentiation and aggressive city-by-city rollout, similar to Frontiir's Myanmar Net expansion.
• WeLink Communications: US-based WISP using proprietary mesh WiFi technology to deliver affordable gigabit broadband. Highly comparable technology approach to Frontiir's patented WBAN/mesh architecture, with both companies using unlicensed spectrum WiFi as a fiber alternative.
• Starry Group Holdings: US WISP that built a proprietary pre-5G fixed wireless technology stack for affordable urban broadband. Comparable technology-and-business-model peer: differentiated proprietary wireless architecture targeting dense urban markets where fiber deployment is uneconomic.
• NextLink Internet: US rural/emerging-market WISP deploying fixed wireless broadband using a mix of proprietary and vendor equipment. Comparable WISP business model serving underserved customers with capital-efficient wireless infrastructure — though focused on US Tier 2/3 markets rather than emerging markets.

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Jio: India's largest broadband/telecom operator, famous for disrupting the Indian market with affordable 4G/fixed broadband. Closely analogous playbook to Frontiir — proprietary technology stack, low-ARPU mass-market positioning, layered adjacent services (FinTech, content) — though at vastly greater scale and in a more stable jurisdiction.
• Globe Telecom: Major Philippines telecom operator offering mobile, fixed broadband, and enterprise ICT services. Comparable broad-portfolio regional telecom peer competing across consumer broadband, enterprise connectivity, and digital services in an adjacent ASEAN emerging market.

Regional players

• Linkem: Italy's leading Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband provider serving residential and SME customers via proprietary wireless infrastructure. Closely analogous FWA-only ISP model with similar technology choice and customer segmentation, though in a mature European market.
• Airband: UK-based rural WISP using fixed wireless and fiber to deliver broadband to underserved communities. Comparable emerging-market-style WISP playbook operating in a developed country — same technology approach and 'digital divide' value proposition, though geographically distinct.

Emerging players

• Common Networks: California-based WISP using proprietary mesh WiFi technology to deliver affordable broadband to underserved Bay Area neighborhoods. Strong technology comparison (mesh-based, fiber-replacement wireless) and similar 'bridge the digital divide' mission to Frontiir.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FrontiirCorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frontiir

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors5 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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