Poda

What Poda does

PODA a.s. is a Czech regional telecommunications operator founded in 1996, headquartered in Ostrava, providing fixed-line internet, digital television, voice, and mobile services to residential and small-business customers across the Czech Republic. Its core technical differentiator is a GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) fiber-to-the-home architecture that delivers connectivity directly into customer apartments at speeds up to 2 Gb/s, complemented by a 60 GHz wireless "5E" access technology for households beyond the fiber footprint, a Wi-Fi MAX mesh networking add-on, and a multi-feature IPTV platform branded PODA net.TV with cloud-based recording, restart, and 7-day catch-up functionality.

The company operates a subscription-based revenue model with monthly recurring fees ranging from approximately 230 Kč for entry-level TV to 670 Kč for top-tier GPON + TV bundles, plus 50 Kč/month equipment rental and optional mobile tariffs. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the poda.cz website, a dedicated hotline, and physical client centers, supplemented by a channel partnership with residential property manager Heimstaden that bundles tenant-specific discounts. Customer segments span individual households, sole proprietors, socially disadvantaged groups (with public-purpose price reductions), and managed-residential tenants.

PODA completed a capital raise of approximately $12 million in July 2021, acquired cable-TV operator KATRO SERVIS to expand its cable footprint, and in 2024 initiated an EU-funded National Recovery Plan project to deploy a virtualization platform with AI and big-data management elements for internal operations. The firm lists on the CSE under ticker PODA and operates with 101–250 employees from its registered office at 28. října 1168/102, Moravská Ostrava.

Name

Poda

Legal name

PODA a.s.

Website

https://poda.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PODA a.s. is a Czech regional telecommunications operator providing GPON fiber internet up to 2 Gb/s, IPTV, wireless broadband, mobile tariffs, and fixed-line voice to residential households, small businesses, and managed-property tenants, primarily in and around Ostrava.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC)

Keywords

• Fiber optic internet
• Digital television services
• Internet service provider
• GPON networking
• Telecommunications operator

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Services Subscription: Monthly recurring subscription fees for internet connectivity services including GPON fiber (up to 2 Gb/s), 5E wireless internet, and Wi-Fi MAX mesh network packages.
2. Television Services Subscription: Monthly fees for TV services including basic packages (TV Start, Mých 10, Mých 30), optional channel packs (Mých 8, Mých 13, Mých 15, TV MAXI), and PODA net.TV application access. Additional charges for extra set-top boxes and multi-device viewing.
3. Equipment Rental: Monthly rental fees for customer premises equipment including routers and set-top boxes. Standard rental is 50 Kč/month.
4. Mobile Services: Mobile tariff services with savings up to 2000 Kč annually for new customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PODA a.s. delivers telecommunications services to Czech residential and small-business customers, including GPON fiber-to-the-home internet with speeds up to 2 Gb/s, 60 GHz/5E wireless home internet up to 80 Mbps, IPTV and digital television (PODA net.TV) with 90+ channels and smart TV features, mobile tariffs, and fixed-line voice. Services are sold as recurring monthly subscriptions with bundled internet and TV packages, no activation fees, free competitor-transition handling, and discounted offers through property-management partnerships.

Product overview

Poda is a Czech telecommunications company offering a comprehensive suite of internet, television, and phone services. The product portfolio includes fiber optic internet (GPON) with speeds up to 2 Gb/s for apartments, wireless home internet using 60 GHz technology, Wi-Fi MAX mesh networking, and dedicated business internet. Television services include PODA net.TV (digital IPTV with 90+ channels), customizable channel packages (Mých 8/13/15/MAXI), and smart TV features such as 7-day catch-up archive, 3-month cloud recording, and pause/restart functionality. Additional services include mobile tariffs, fixed telephone lines, and specialized packages for Heimstaden tenants. The company operates primarily in the Czech Republic with a focus on residential and small business customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Optický internet do bytu (GPON) High-speed fiber optic internet connection for apartments using GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) technology with speeds up to 2 Gb/s, targeting residential customers in the Czech Republic.
• Bezdrátový internet do domu Wireless internet for homes using 60 GHz technology with speeds up to 80 Mbps, offering reliable connectivity without wired infrastructure, including automatic failover to a backup transmitter.
• Internet pro firmy Business internet service providing reliable connectivity for Czech companies and sole proprietors.
• PODA net.TV Digital television service offering 90+ TV channels with smart TV features including 7-day archive, 3-month recording storage, pause live TV, restart from beginning, custom channel groups, program guide, and multi-device viewing for residential and small-business subscribers.
• Internetová televize (IPTV) Internet Protocol Television service delivered over Poda's internet connection, providing multi-channel digital TV to subscribers.
• Volání (telefonní linka) Fixed telephone line service available as an add-on to internet and TV packages for PODA subscribers.
• Mobilní tarify Mobile service tariffs with potential savings up to 2,000 Kč annually, including number portability and no-contract commitment options for Czech subscribers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Internet speeds up to 2 Gb/s via GPON technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HeimstadencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeimstaden is a residential property management company whose tenants receive exclusive discounted PODA internet and TV services. Tenants with DTS (digital TV signal) fees in their rent receive 50 Kč monthly discounts on combined GPON + TV packages. PODA provides high-speed internet and digital television services to Heimstaden residential buildings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Starnet: Czech regional fiber ISP operating FTTH networks in multiple Czech cities, offering residential and business internet plus IPTV. Closely comparable to Poda's GPON-based, regionally-focused residential broadband model.
• Nordic Telecom: Czech telecom offering fixed wireless, fiber internet, TV, and mobile services, including 5G FWA. Comparable as a Czech-focused multi-product telecom competing for the same residential and SMB customers.
• AVISTnet: Czech regional operator providing fiber internet, IPTV, and voice services to households and SMBs. Similar technology stack (FTTH), customer mix, and geographic scope as Poda.
• Selfnet: Czech regional ISP with FTTH footprint delivering internet, TV, and voice to residential customers. Closely aligned with Poda's product portfolio and customer base.
• Rio Media: Czech cable operator providing broadband, TV, and telephony over HFC and fiber networks. Comparable technology mix (cable/fiber convergence) and Czech residential focus.
• Telly: Czech IPTV and over-the-top TV service (T-Mobile-owned) competing in the same smart-TV/streaming space as PODA net.TV with similar 7-day archive and recording features.

Broad incumbents

• Vodafone Czech Republic: National Czech operator providing mobile, fixed broadband, and TV services. Direct competitor in residential connectivity, with substantially larger subscriber base and marketing budget.
• T-Mobile Czech Republic: Major Czech mobile and fixed-line operator with fiber and TV offerings (including the Telly IPTV brand). Competes head-to-head with Poda in residential bundles but at national incumbent scale.
• O2 Czech Republic: Incumbent Czech telecom offering fiber, xDSL, mobile, and TV at national scale. Overlaps Poda's core offerings but at significantly greater scale and with broader geographic reach.

Others

• CETIN: Czech wholesale telecommunications infrastructure provider operating the largest fiber and copper access network. Indirectly comparable as a backbone/fiber counterpart to Poda's last-mile FTTH business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/podavasbavi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/poda-a-s-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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