C-Com Satellite Systems

What C-Com Satellite Systems does

Established in 1997, C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. is a leader in the development and deployment of mobile satellite-based technology for the delivery of 2-way high-speed Internet services into vehicles or other mobile structures as well as a leading service provider of reliable 2-way high-speed broadband satellite based Internet services. C-COM developed proprietary mobile self-pointing (iNetVu®) antenna system allows the delivery of high-speed satellite based Internet services into mobile environments, while stationary; virtually anywhere where one can drive.

Name

C-Com Satellite Systems

Legal name

C-COM Satellite Systems Inc

Website

https://www.c-comsat.com/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of commercial grade.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Antennas

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB), Satellite Mobility Connectivity (Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Land Mobile) (HDAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Mobile satellite antennas
• VSAT antenna systems
• Phased array antennas
• Satellite communication hardware
• Auto-pointing antennas

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. iNetVu® Antenna Hardware Sales: One-time hardware sales of motorized satellite antenna systems (Driveaway, Flyaway, Manpack, Fixed Motorized). Products range from 74cm to 2.4m antennas in Ka, Ku, C, and X-band. Includes controllers, accessories, transportable cases, and custom integrations. Revenue recognition occurs upon delivery.
2. BFIC (Beamformer Integrated Circuit) Sales: Future revenue stream from sale of 8-channel Ka-band Analog Beamformer Integrated Circuits. ICs will be sold as components for ESA antennas and to external systems integrators for custom antenna builds.
3. ESA Antenna Systems: Next-generation electronically steerable flat panel antennas for land, airborne, and maritime applications. Commercial production expected Q4 2026. Targets 'always on' Comm-On-The-Move (COTM) market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

C-COM Satellite Systems designs, develops, and manufactures commercial-grade motorized, auto-pointing mobile VSAT satellite antenna systems sold under the iNetVu® brand. The portfolio covers Driveaway (74cm–1.8m), Flyaway, Manpack, and Fixed Motorized antenna configurations supporting Ka, Ku, C, and X-band frequencies, complemented by VSAT controllers, beacons, power supplies, transportable cases, and vehicle mobility mounts. The company is developing next-generation Ka-band electronically steerable phased array antennas (ESA) and a proprietary 8-channel Analog Beamformer Integrated Circuit (BFIC) for multi-orbit GEO, LEO, and MEO satellite connectivity.

Product overview

C-Com Satellite Systems is a designer and manufacturer of iNetVu® mobile satellite antenna systems, primarily serving defense, military, oil & gas, emergency response, broadcast, telecom, and government verticals. The product portfolio consists of five core antenna types: Driveaway antennas (74cm-1.8m, Ku/Ka/C/X-band) including Ka-74G, Ka-75V, Ka-98G, Ka-98V, Ka-98H/Jup, 1200+, and 1801 models; Flyaway antennas (FLY-74G through FLY-1801, plus LEO Tracker); Manpack portable antennas (MP-61/81/101/130-MOT); and Fixed Motorized Antennas (FMA-121/180+/241). These are supported by controllers (7000/7024, 7715, 3000), accessories (PowerSmart, Beacon Receiver, transportable cases), and mobility mounts for Hughes OneWeb terminals. The company is developing next-generation Ka-band electronically steerable ESA antennas (iNetVu® iNmotion) and 8-channel Beamformer ICs for LEO/MEO constellation connectivity. With over 11,000 units deployed in 100+ countries through 600+ dealer partners, the company holds multiple patents in phased array and beamformer technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iNetVu®: Registered trademark for C-COM's line of motorized, auto-acquire mobile satellite antennas for broadband internet delivery
• iNetVu® iNmotion
• iNetVu® FLY-101-LEO Tracker

Products and services

• iNetVu Driveaway Antenna Systems Motorized vehicle-mounted auto-acquire driveaway antennas ranging from 74cm to 1.8m, supporting Ka, Ku, C, and X-band frequencies. Models include Ka-74G, Ka-75V, Ka-75VP, Ka-98G, Ka-98V, Ka-98H/Jup, 980+, 1200+, 1501+, Ka-1200+G, Ka-1200+H/Jup, and 1801. Designed for one-button satellite acquisition within 2 minutes for defense, oil & gas, cellular backhaul, broadcasting, and emergency response applications.
• iNetVu Flyaway Antenna Systems Portable, self-pointing flyaway antennas including FLY-74G, FLY-75V, FLY-981, FLY-98G, FLY-98H, FLY-1202, FLY-1202G, FLY-1202H, FLY-1202V, and FLY-1801 across Ka, Ku, C, and X-band frequencies. Models support one-person assembly in 10–20 minutes and one-button satellite acquisition for satellite news gathering, military deployments, and disaster response.
• iNetVu FLY-101-LEO Tracker 100 cm 7-segment carbon-fiber flyaway antenna with custom high-precision positioner designed for continuous 24/7 tracking of LEO and MEO satellite constellations.
• iNetVu Manpack Antenna Systems Motorized carbon-fiber manpack antennas including MP-61-MOT, MP-81-MOT, MP-101-MOT, and MP-130-MOT, operating in Ku, Ka, and X-band frequencies. Models pack into one or two backpacks, assemble in under 10 minutes, and achieve one-minute satellite acquisition using the iNetVu 8050 Controller. Designed for dismounted military and field operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,000+ antenna systems deployed worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments9 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hughes Network Systems (EchoStar)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Hughes Network Systems launched ruggedized LEO satellite terminals certified for Comms-on-the-Pause (COTP) service, featuring electronically steerable antenna technology in IP67-rated crushproof cases built by C-COM. The terminals enable rapid deployment for emergency response, disaster preparedness, oil and gas operations, and telecom infrastructure via Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO network.
• University of Waterloo (CIARS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC-COM is cooperating with University of Waterloo's Centre for Intelligent Antenna and Radio Communications (CIARS) for the design and development of Ka-band electronically steerable phased array antenna technology. The collaboration focuses on multi-orbit antenna systems for GEO, LEO, and MEO satellite constellations with government funding support.
• MMSENSE Technologies Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in ISED Canada's FABrIC semiconductor program for developing next-generation silicon chips for satellite IoT applications. The project aims to enhance Ka-band electronically steered antenna performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Satellite Service Providers (Viasat, Eutelsat, Hughes, Gilat, iDirect, Avanti, Yahsat)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompatibility approvals and integration partnerships with major satellite service providers enabling iNetVu antennas to work seamlessly with their networks including Exede Ka, KA-SAT, OneWeb, Jupiter, and other services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kymeta: Kymeta is a direct competitor in flat-panel electronically steered antennas for satellite communications on the move, overlapping with C-COM's iNetVu iNmotion ESA roadmap across defence, public safety, and enterprise mobility. Both target LEO/MEO/GEO multi-orbit connectivity with similar one-button acquisition use cases.
• ThinKom Solutions: ThinKom manufactures ThinAir mechanically/electronically steered phased-array antennas for commercial aviation, business jets, and military SATCOM-on-the-move, competing head-to-head with C-COM's driveaway and flyaway VSAT antennas in mobility and government verticals.
• Intellian Technologies: Intellian is a leading manufacturer of satellite communication antennas for maritime, land-mobile, and government markets with a broad product portfolio across LEO/GEO — directly comparable to C-COM's driveaway, manpack and flyaway antenna families serving overlapping end customers.
• Hughes Network Systems (EchoStar): Hughes designs and manufactures SATCOM terminals (including the HL1100/HL1120 ESA terminals that C-COM builds cases and mounts for) and is both a partner and competitor across enterprise VSAT and OneWeb LEO mobility — overlapping with C-COM in terminal hardware and integrated service delivery.
• Gilat Satellite Networks: Gilat supplies VSAT terminals, modems, and ground-segment solutions for defence, cellular backhaul, and enterprise — competing with C-COM in enterprise SATCOM hardware and partnering with the iNetVu ecosystem through Ka-band modem compatibility approvals.

Broad incumbents

• Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (Eaton): Cobham (now part of Eaton) provides a broad portfolio of land, maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals and RF subsystems used by militaries and enterprises worldwide, overlapping with C-COM's defence, maritime and mobility antenna offerings as part of a much larger aerospace & defence portfolio.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major defence prime with broad SATCOM-on-the-move, tactical radio, and antenna product lines that compete with C-COM in military and government mobile SATCOM terminals as part of a much wider defence electronics portfolio.

Emerging players

• Hanwha Phasor (formerly Phasor Solutions): Hanwha Phasor is developing flat-panel electronically steered antenna technology for commercial aviation and maritime LEO/GEO connectivity, positioning it as a direct emerging competitor to C-COM's iNetVu iNmotion ESA platform in mobility markets.
• Mission Microwave Technologies: Mission Microwave designs and manufactures high-efficiency SSPA/BUCs and integrated RF blocks used in mobile SATCOM terminals — a component-level peer to C-COM's antenna-and-controller integration business for defence and commercial mobility applications.

Regional players

• Satpro Navigation Technology: Satpro is a Chinese manufacturer of VSAT antennas, satellite news gathering terminals and flyaway systems, competing with C-COM in mobility and SNG verticals across Asia and emerging markets where C-COM's distributor network also operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CCOMSATELLITE
• Facebookfacebook.com/255498297155
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/140573
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccomsat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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