What TNS Plus does

TNS Global (formerly TNS Plus) is a wholesale telecom infrastructure provider operating a proprietary 14,500+ km fiber network spanning Eurasia, with 135+ communication nodes, 30+ cross-border connections, and 20+ Points of Presence. The flagship TNS Express terrestrial cable route follows the historic Silk Road path from Hong Kong to Frankfurt, forming a backbone for transcontinental connectivity. Founded in 1994 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the company became fully owned by DAR Group in 2024 after DAR acquired VEON Group's 49% stake for USD 137.5 million and rebranded as TNS Global with international headquarters in Dubai, UAE. The company serves hyperscalers, international carriers, and enterprises with Global IP Transit, DWDM/OTN capacity (supporting 100G/200G/400G/800G wavelengths on Huawei OSN 9800), Data Center Interconnection, MPLS private lines, DDoS protection, and A2P messaging and voice transit services.

The business model centers on wholesale infrastructure as a service, with recurring subscription revenue from long-haul capacity sales to anchor carrier and hyperscaler customers, supplemented by transaction-fee revenue from A2P messaging and voice transit and emerging subscription revenue from eSIM and IoT services. Technology partnerships with Huawei (DWDM/OTN optical transport) and Nokia (IP/MPLS SR7750 routing, completed nationwide backbone modernization in Kazakhstan in January 2026) underpin the network stack, with an AI-enabled Network Management System used for monitoring and optimization. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise sales, led by senior leadership including the Group CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, targeting three primary customer segments: hyperscalers requiring high-capacity transcontinental connectivity for AI and content distribution workloads, international carriers requiring diversified routing and capacity, and enterprises across Central Asia, Europe, and Asia requiring messaging, communications, and digital infrastructure services. The company is currently expanding into the mobility segment with eSIM, Network APIs, and IoT solutions as next-phase growth areas, supported by a strategic focus on Middle East, Europe, and Asia markets.

Name

TNS Plus

Legal name

TNS Global

Website

https://tnsplus.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TNS Global is a wholesale telecom infrastructure provider operating a 14,500+ km proprietary fiber network along the Eurasia Silk Road corridor from Hong Kong to Frankfurt, serving hyperscalers, international carriers, and enterprises with IP transit, DWDM/OTN capacity, messaging, and emerging eSIM and IoT services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Telecom Infrastructure

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Satellite Telecommunications (51741)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct-to-Device (D2D) / NTN Cellular (Satellite-to-Handset, NB-IoT NTN) (HDAIAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Terrestrial Mobile Network Operators (Satellite-Integrated NTN Mobile) (HDAIAAAJ), NTN-Enabled Emergency, Government & Defense Communications (Public Safety, Tactical, Resilience) (HDAIAJAJ), Industrial Network Redundancy & Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN/PRP/HSR/ERPS) (HDAFAJAH), Carrier Interconnection & Peering Exchanges (IXPs, private interconnect, cross-connect) (HDAIAEAG), Carrier & Public Venue Wi‑Fi (Hotspot/Passpoint/NGH) (HDAFACAI), Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), Outdoor & Industrial/Rugged Wi‑Fi Access Points (HDAFACAB), Home Networking & Connected Home Infrastructure (Wi‑Fi Mesh, Routers, Matter/Thread/Zigbee Bridges) (HSAPAQAG)

Keywords

• Wholesale telecom infrastructure
• Fiber optic backbone
• IP transit services
• Terrestrial cable networks
• Carrier wholesale services

Headquarters

HQ city

Almaty

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Connectivity Services: Revenue generated from selling high-capacity wholesale connectivity services to hyperscalers, international carriers, and enterprises, including Global IP Transit, International & Domestic DWDM/OTN Capacity, Data Center Interconnection (DCI), Private Lines & MPLS, and DDoS Protection.
2. Messaging & Voice Services: Revenue from A2P Messaging Transit, Voice Transit, and CPaaS platform services for enterprise messaging and communications.
3. Mobility Services (eSIM & IoT): Emerging revenue stream from eSIM services and IoT solutions targeting data-intensive industries and mobility segment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TNS Global is a wholesale telecom infrastructure provider that sells high-capacity connectivity and communications services over its proprietary 14,500+ km fiber-optic backbone spanning Eurasia. Its portfolio centers on the TNS Express Silk Road route (Hong Kong to Frankfurt) and includes Global IP Transit, DWDM/OTN Capacity, Data Center Interconnection, Private Lines and MPLS, DDoS Protection, A2P Messaging Transit, Voice Transit, eSIM Services, Network API, Dedicated Internet Access, SD-WAN, and CPaaS offerings.

Product overview

TNS Global operates as a wholesale telecom infrastructure provider offering a unified platform combining terrestrial fiber network infrastructure with cloud, messaging, and enterprise connectivity services. The portfolio centers on TNS Express, a flagship 14,500+ km terrestrial cable route from Hong Kong to Frankfurt, supported by wholesale connectivity services (Global IP Transit, DWDM/OTN Capacity, Private Lines/MPLS, DDoS Protection), messaging and voice services (A2P Messaging Transit, Voice Transit, A2P Messaging, CPaaS), and enterprise solutions (DIA, VPN, SD-WAN, Cloud Connectivity). The company is expanding into mobility with eSIM Services, Network API, and IoT Solutions as growth focus areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TNS Express: Flagship terrestrial cable route following the historic Silk Road path, spanning from Hong Kong to Frankfurt.

Products and services

• TNS Express Flagship terrestrial cable route spanning from Hong Kong to Frankfurt along the historic Silk Road path, forming a critical backbone for transcontinental connectivity serving hyperscalers, carriers, and enterprises.
• Global IP Transit Wholesale global IP transit service providing internet connectivity for international carriers and operators over TNS Global's backbone.
• International & Domestic DWDM/OTN Capacity Services International and domestic dense wavelength division multiplexing / optical transport network capacity services for carriers and enterprises, supporting 100G/200G/400G/800G wavelengths with SNCP and ASON protection mechanisms.
• Data Center Interconnection (DCI / DC-to-DC) Data center interconnection services enabling direct DC-to-DC connectivity for enterprise and carrier customers across TNS Global's network footprint.
• Private Lines & MPLS Services Dedicated private line and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) services for enterprise connectivity, delivered over a fully redundant IP/MPLS backbone.
• DDoS Protection Services Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack protection services offered to both wholesale carriers and enterprise customers for network security.
• A2P Messaging Transit Wholesale application-to-person (A2P) messaging transit service enabling carriers to deliver enterprise messaging traffic across international markets.
• Voice Transit Voice traffic transit service enabling international and domestic voice routing for carriers and operators.
• A2P Messaging Enterprise-grade application-to-person (A2P) messaging service for direct enterprise communications use cases.
• CPaaS Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) enabling enterprises and developers to integrate messaging and communications functionality into applications.
• Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) Enterprise-grade Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) service providing dedicated, high-capacity internet connectivity for businesses.
• Enterprise VPN & Connectivity Virtual private network (VPN) and enterprise connectivity solutions for secure, private networking across multiple sites.
• Cloud & Data Center Connectivity Connectivity services linking enterprises to major cloud platforms and data centers over TNS Global's backbone.
• SD-WAN Services Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) services providing flexible enterprise networking across distributed sites.
• eSIM Services Embedded SIM (eSIM) services targeting the mobility segment, representing a key growth focus area alongside IoT solutions.
• Network API Network application programming interface (API) enabling programmatic access to network services, underpinning mobility services and CPaaS offerings.
• IoT Solutions Internet of Things (IoT) solutions offered alongside eSIM services as part of TNS Global's expansion into the mobility segment.
• Cloud Products Cloud-based product offerings for enterprise customers, part of TNS Global's digital and cloud platforms portfolio.
• Big Data & Analytics Services Big data and analytics services for enterprise customers, part of TNS Global's digital transformation portfolio.
• RPA (Robotic Process Automation) Robotic Process Automation (RPA) services for enterprise workflow optimization, part of TNS Global's digital transformation portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting rapidly growing demands of AI, content distribution, gaming, and other data-intensive industries across Central Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• NokiacoreTechnology or Integration · 27 January 2024TNS Global, in partnership with Nokia, successfully completed a nationwide IP backbone modernization project in Kazakhstan. The initiative strengthens network performance, resilience, and readiness to support current and future critical digital services across the region. The project marks an important milestone in the ongoing development of Kazakhstan's digital infrastructure and reflects continued collaboration in advancing next-generation network capabilities. Nokia provides its SR7750 routing platform as the core routing platform for the IP/MPLS backbone network.
• HuaweicoreTechnology or IntegrationHuawei provides the OSN 9800 state-of-the-art optical platform powering TNS Global's DWDM/OTN backbone transport network, supporting wavelengths of 100G/200G/400G/800G with advanced protection mechanisms.
• Hyperscalers (direct interconnections)coreTechnology or IntegrationTNS Global maintains direct interconnections with leading hyperscalers as part of its core network strategy, enabling seamless low-latency connectivity for data-intensive applications across the network.
• Global Carriers and Operators (direct interconnections)coreTechnology or IntegrationTNS Global has direct interconnections with leading global carriers and operators, complementing its proprietary fiber infrastructure and providing diversified routing options for international connectivity.
• DAR GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2024, DAR Group acquired VEON Group's 49% stake in TNS+, becoming the full owner of TNS Global. This marked a pivotal milestone in the company's development, reflecting its scale, capabilities, and global ambitions. DAR Group's ownership positions TNS Global as a unified brand with an expanded international vision, including strategic focus on Middle East, Europe, and Asia markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• VEON: VEON is a major mobile operator across emerging markets and former 49% owner of TNS+. Comparable as a former shareholder and telecom counterpart, though its current business is mobile/operator-focused rather than wholesale infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• China Telecom Global: China Telecom Global delivers wholesale international connectivity, IP Transit, and capacity services across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Comparable to TNS Global as a major Asia–Europe carrier with direct access to Chinese endpoints like Hong Kong.
• Tata Communications: Tata Communications runs a global wholesale carrier and subsea/terrestrial network serving carriers, hyperscalers, and enterprises. Comparable to TNS Global as a broad incumbent in international wholesale IP, wavelengths, and enterprise managed connectivity.
• GTT Communications: GTT provides tier-1 global IP networking, wavelength, and managed services to carriers and enterprises worldwide. Comparable to TNS Global's wholesale IP Transit and international carrier services, though at broader global scale and more enterprise-weighted mix.
• Lumen Technologies: Lumen operates a global tier-1 IP backbone and wholesale wavelength/carrier services across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering IP Transit, wavelengths, and enterprise connectivity to hyperscalers and carriers, albeit at much larger scale and global reach.

Direct peers

• RETN: RETN operates a wholesale IP/MPLS and carrier network spanning Europe, Asia, and North America with extensive cross-border capacity. Highly comparable to TNS Global in customer base (carriers, hyperscalers), product mix (IP Transit, wavelengths, cross-connect), and Eurasia-focused footprint.
• Hurricane Electric: Hurricane Electric operates one of the largest global IPv6-native backbones with extensive peering at IXPs worldwide. Comparable to TNS Global in wholesale IP Transit focus, but with a peering-heavy rather than wavelength-heavy product mix.
• PCCW Global: PCCW Global is a wholesale international carrier providing IP Transit, submarine and terrestrial capacity, and enterprise connectivity across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Directly comparable to TNS Global in wholesale IP/carrier services and Asia–Europe routing strategy.

Regional players

• Turkcell Superonline: Turkcell Superonline operates a Turkey-anchored fiber network with cross-border capacity into Europe and the Middle East, serving carriers and enterprises. Comparable as a regional wholesale fiber operator on an alternative Asia–Europe corridor.
• Transtelecom: Transtelecom is a major Central Asian fiber operator with cross-border reach into Russia, China, and Europe, serving carriers and enterprises in the region. Comparable to TNS Global's Central Asia footprint, terrestrial fiber business, and wholesale carrier customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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