What Iranian Net does

Iranian Net (ایرانیان نت), legally registered as Iranian Net Communication and Electronic Services Company (شرکت خدمات ارتباطی والکترونیکی ایرانیان نت), is a Tehran-based telecommunications infrastructure provider established in 2012. It operates as the first and only licensed broadband network operator based on fiber optic (FTTX) technology in Iran, functioning as a national wholesale backbone for the country's ISPs and mobile operators. The company operates under the supervision of Iran's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and holds a license from the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), coordinating closely with the state-owned Communication Infrastructure Company (TIC) on national fiber development initiatives.

The company's core product is communication infrastructure services built on a fiber optic (FTTX) network, serving as a backbone provider for Iranian ISPs and telecom operators. Its publicly disclosed customer base includes eight major Iranian telecom and ISP operators: Shatel, Hiweb, Hamrah-e Aval (MCI), Moxaberat, Irancell, Sabanet, Pishgaman, and Respina. The technology stack is centered on physical fiber infrastructure rather than software, AI/ML, or developer-facing platforms; no proprietary AI features, APIs, SDKs, or software products are disclosed.

Iranian Net's business model is wholesale B2B infrastructure services delivered through indirect distribution — its ISP and telecom operator customers serve end consumers, while Iranian Net provides them the underlying backbone connectivity. Revenue is generated on a recurring/contractual basis, but specific pricing, contract values, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The company is described as a state-affiliated entity within Iran's regulated telecommunications sector, employs 101-250 people at its Tehran headquarters on Shariati Street, and received a $295,000,000 capital infusion from MTN Group in May 2017, which is the only disclosed funding event.

Name

Iranian Net

Legal name

شرکت خدمات ارتباطی و الکترونیکی ایرانیان نت (Iranian Net Communication and Electronic Services Company)

Website

https://iranian-net.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Iranian Net (ایرانیان نت) is the first and only licensed fiber optic (FTTX) broadband network operator in Iran, providing wholesale backbone connectivity services to major Iranian ISPs and telecom operators including Shatel, Hiweb, MCI, and Irancell under Ministry of ICT supervision.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Infrastructure

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Open-Access Fiber Network Operators (Wholesale-Only) (HDAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fiber-to-the-Premises/Building (FTTP/FTTB) Operators (HDAIACAC)

Keywords

• Fiber optic infrastructure
• Broadband network services
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• FTTX network operations
• Wholesale telecom services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Telecommunications Infrastructure Services: Iranian Net provides communication infrastructure services to other ISPs and telecom companies operating in Iran. As a national infrastructure provider, the company likely generates revenue through service agreements with telecommunications operators, though specific revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Iranian Net is the first and only licensed broadband network operator in Iran based on fiber optic (FTTX) technology. The company operates as a B2B telecommunications infrastructure provider, supplying national communication backbone and fiber optic network services to other ISPs and telecom operators including Shatel, Hiweb, Hamrah-e Aval (MCI), Irancell, Moxaberat, Sabanet, Pishgaman, and Respina. Operations are conducted under the supervision of Iran's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.

Product overview

Iranian Net (ایرانیان نت) is a telecommunications services company that operates as the national infrastructure provider for Iran's communication networks. The company offers communication infrastructure services and electronic communication solutions, serving as a backbone provider for various ISPs and telecommunications companies in Iran.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Communication Infrastructure Services

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ICT Ministry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIranian Net operates under the supervision of Iran's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology. The company is involved in national fiber optic development programs coordinated through the ministry, including participation in government initiatives for infrastructure development.
• Communication Infrastructure Company ( TIC - شرکت ارتباطات زیرساخت)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIranian Net collaborates with the state-owned Communication Infrastructure Company (TIC) which handles national telecommunications backbone infrastructure. News items on the website reference joint initiatives and coordination between the organizations for fiber optic development and national connectivity projects.
• Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA - سازمان تنظیل مقررات و ارتباطات رادیویی)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) oversees and regulates Iranian Net's operations as part of the national telecommunications framework. The company operates under regulatory supervision and licensing from CRA.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Communication Infrastructure Company of Iran (TIC): State-owned national telecom backbone operator of Iran. TIC is both a partner and the most direct functional peer to Iranian Net, operating the country's long-haul fiber backbone and interconnecting with all major ISPs.
• CityFibre: UK-based wholesale-only open-access FTTH operator. Closest international business-model analog to Iranian Net: builds fiber and sells capacity to ISPs rather than directly to consumers.
• Open Fiber (Italy): Italian wholesale-only FTTH operator. Comparable to Iranian Net as a national wholesale fiber infrastructure provider selling capacity to multiple retail ISPs under an open-access model.
• Deutsche Glasfaser: German FTTH wholesale and retail operator. Comparable to Iranian Net as a national-scale FTTX rollout specialist working primarily on a B2B/wholesale basis with telecom operators.

Emerging players

• Shatel Group: One of Iran's largest private fixed-broadband ISPs and an Iranian Net customer. Shatel also operates its own fiber footprint, making it a partial overlapping peer in Iran's fiber access layer.
• Hiweb: Major Iranian ISP and listed Iranian Net customer. Overlaps with Iranian Net in the fiber/fixed-broadband layer and is a comparable ISP-grade telecom operator in the same domestic market.

Broad incumbents

• Mobile Telecommunication Company of Iran (MCI / Hamrah-e Aval): Iran's largest mobile operator and an Iranian Net customer. While primarily wireless, MCI is a significant buyer of fiber backhaul and is comparable as the dominant state-aligned telecom incumbent in the same geography.
• MTN Irancell: Second-largest mobile operator in Iran and an MTN Group joint venture, also a customer of Iranian Net. Comparable as a major domestic telecom buyer of wholesale fiber infrastructure.
• Etisalat (e&): Middle East telecom incumbent operating fiber and mobile across multiple MENA countries. Comparable as a large regional carrier that builds and consumes significant wholesale fiber infrastructure.

Regional players

• Türk Telekom: Dominant Turkish fixed-line and fiber operator. Comparable as a regional incumbent building and operating national fiber infrastructure, although it serves a different geography and is partially retail-facing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iranian-net

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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