What Nordnet does

Nordnet is a French internet service provider headquartered in Villeneuve d'Ascq in the Lille metropolitan area, founded in 1995 with 501–1,000 employees. The company serves residential consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, regulated professionals (lawyers, notaries, healthcare practitioners, veterinarians, accountants), and public-sector organizations across metropolitan France and French overseas territories. Nordnet's service portfolio is anchored in multi-technology connectivity, spanning fiber optic broadband, satellite internet (both geostationary and LEO via Eutelsat/OneWeb), 4G/5G fixed home internet, and DSL/Wi-Fi radio solutions, with the company having served as the official Registrar for the Orange group since 2001.

Nordnet's product portfolio is organized around three connectivity pillars: residential and professional satellite internet under the 'neosat' family (vital+, idéal+, ultra+, pro+, supra, and case tiers); fiber broadband with three tiers (Vital, Idéal, Ultra) offering speeds up to 1 Gb/s; and 4G/5G fixed home internet (4GFIX) operating as an MVNO on the Orange mobile network. Adjacent product lines include WiBox.tv television with FRANSAT integration and premium bouquets (CINÉ+ OCS, beIN SPORTS), Securitoo-branded cybersecurity products (antivirus suite powered by Bitdefender, VPN powered by F-Secure), domain name registration and management via Pack Relais Domaines (including sector-specific French extensions such as .avocat.fr, .notaires.fr, and .pharmacien.fr), and ICANN TMCH brand protection services.

Nordnet operates a direct-to-consumer commercial model via its nordnet.com website with integrated eligibility testing for technology matching, supported by a 3420 telephone channel and a dedicated professional sales team for enterprise and public-sector satellite solutions. Revenue is overwhelmingly recurring subscription-based, with monthly plans ranging from €9.99 (1 GB mobile) to €99 ex-VAT (neosat pro+ and neosat supra professional LEO satellite), supplemented by hardware sales/rentals for satellite kits (€299–€4,499 ex-VAT purchase, €8–€130.80/month rental) and annual domain registration fees. Mobile services are distributed through the Orange network under an MVNO agreement, and mobile plan coverage extends to French overseas territories (DROM) and the Europe zone.

Name

Nordnet

Legal name

Nordnet

Website

https://nordnet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Nordnet is a French multi-technology internet service provider offering fiber, satellite (LEO and geostationary), 4G/5G, mobile, TV, cybersecurity, and domain registration services to residential, SMB, professional, and public-sector customers across metropolitan France and overseas territories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Service Provider

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neutral Host & In‑Building Connectivity (DAS/Small Cells) (HDAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Satellite internet
• Fiber broadband
• Mobile telephony
• Domain registration
• Cybersecurity software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hem

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Access Subscriptions: Recurring monthly subscription revenue from satellite internet (neosat, neosat pro+, neosat supra), fiber (Fibre Vital/Ideal/Ultra), and 4G fixed internet (4GFIX Vital+/Idéal+/Ultra+) services. Pricing includes promotional periods with rates increasing after initial term. Professional plans offer higher data volumes and fixed IP addresses.
2. Mobile Voice and Data Plans: Monthly subscription revenue from mobile plans (1Go to 150Go) operating on Orange network. Plans include unlimited calls and SMS/MMS to France and certain international destinations, with data usage across metropolitan France, DROM, and Europe zones.
3. Security Software Subscriptions: Recurring revenue from Securitoo security suite (antivirus), Securitoo Mobile, and Securitoo VPN products. Offered on monthly, quarterly, or annual billing cycles with tiered pricing based on device count.
4. Satellite Equipment Sales and Rentals: One-time hardware revenue from sale of satellite kits (299€ to 4,499€ HT) and recurring rental revenue from monthly equipment rental (8€/month to 130.80€/month depending on service tier). Professional equipment includes satellite antenna, Wi-Fi 6 modem, and mounting hardware.
5. Domain Name Registration and Management: Annual subscription revenue from Pack Relais Domaines (Basic/Essential/Comfort/Prestige tiers) with prices ranging from 29€ to 199€ HT/year. Additional revenue from sector-specific French extensions (.avocat.fr, .notaires.fr, .experts-comptables.fr, etc.) and TMCH brand protection services (179€ HT/year).
6. TV and Entertainment Services: Monthly subscription revenue from WiBox.tv TV service and bouquets (CINÉ+ OCS at 12.99€/month, beIN SPORTS at 15€/month), replay and VOD services, and press content via Cafeyn partnership offering 1,000+ magazine and newspaper titles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nordnet is a French internet service provider offering multi-technology connectivity combining satellite (LEO and geostationary), fiber, 4G/5G fixed, and DSL technologies to serve residential and professional customers across metropolitan France. The company bundles connectivity with mobile voice and data plans operating on the Orange network, TV entertainment (WiBox.tv), cybersecurity products (Securitoo antivirus and VPN), domain name registration services (Pack Relais Domaines), and digital press access through Cafeyn.

Product overview

Nordnet is a French ISP (Internet Service Provider) offering a diversified portfolio of connectivity and digital services. The core offering centers on multiple internet access technologies (fiber, satellite, 4G, radio, ADSL) to serve both urban and rural areas across metropolitan France. Satellite services include neosat for residential, neosat pro+ and neosat supra for professional use (the latter operating on Eutelsat/OneWeb LEO constellation), and neosat case for mobile/remote scenarios. Fixed-line services comprise fiber and 4G home internet. Complementary services include TV (WiBox.tv with FRANSAT integration), mobile plans on the Orange network, cybersecurity products (Securitoo Antivirus Suite and Securitoo VPN), domain name registration (Pack Relais Domaine with numerous extensions including .fr, .com, sector-specific .fr domains), and the Cafeyn digital press service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• neosat supra: Professional satellite internet service based on European sovereign technology using OneWeb LEO satellites from Eutelsat.
• neosat pro+
• Securitoo
• WiBox.tv
• Pack Relais Domaines

Products and services

• Internet Satellite neosat
• Internet Satellite neosat pro+
• Internet Satellite neosat supra
• Internet Satellite neosat case
• Internet Fibre
• Internet 4GFIX
• Forfaits Mobile
• WiBox.tv
• Securitoo Antivirus Suite
• Securitoo VPN
• Pack Relais Domaines
• Cafeyn Digital Press
• Internet Radio WiFiMax

Quantifiable outcome

• Latency as low as 100ms with LEO satellite technology, suitable for video conferencing and VPN applications
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Eutelsat / OneWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationNordnet distributes professional satellite internet services (neosat supra) powered by Eutelsat/OneWeb LEO constellation of 600 satellites in low Earth orbit. This partnership enables high-speed, low-latency satellite connectivity (100ms) across metropolitan France with European sovereignty compliance for data handling.
• F-SecurecoreTechnology or IntegrationSecuritoo VPN service is technically powered by F-Secure technology, one of the world leaders in cybersecurity. F-Secure provides the underlying VPN infrastructure, encryption technology, and server network that enables Nordnet's VPN service for customer privacy and security.
• BitdefendercoreTechnology or IntegrationSecuritoo antivirus and security suite utilizes Bitdefender technology, including the Bitdefender Shield for autonomous threat detection and removal, and the Global Protective Cloud network for real-time security updates without impacting local device performance.
• OrangecoreTechnology or IntegrationNordnet operates as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) utilizing the Orange mobile network for its mobile voice and data services. Orange provides network infrastructure, coverage, and 4G/5G connectivity for Nordnet's mobile plan subscribers.
• CafeynsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordnet offers access to the Cafeyn digital press service, providing customers with over 1,000 digital magazine and newspaper titles. This partnership adds press and reading content to Nordnet's digital service portfolio.
• FRANSATsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationNordnet offers TV services through FRANSAT-compatible satellite heads and decoders, enabling reception of French terrestrial TV channels via satellite for customers in areas without other TV reception options.
• ICANN (Trademark Clearinghouse)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationNordnet acts as a TMCH (Trademark Clearinghouse) agent, registering customer trademarks in the ICANN database. This enables Sunrise Period access for new gTLD domains and URS dispute resolution for brand protection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bouygues Telecom: One of France's four major telecom operators with fixed broadband, mobile, and B2B services; broadly comparable to Nordnet's connectivity stack but at vastly greater scale and with a deeper own-network footprint rather than an MVNO model.
• Eutelsat: Eutelsat is the operator behind the OneWeb LEO constellation that powers Nordnet's neosat supra service; comparable as a wholesale satellite operator and increasingly as an integrated LEO+geostationary competitor, and a critical infrastructure dependency for Nordnet's premium satellite offering.
• Orange: France's incumbent telecom and the parent ecosystem that Nordnet relies on for MVNO mobile access and the official Registrar mandate; comparable as the dominant French ISP/mobile carrier and a key partner-cum-competitor for Nordnet's product portfolio.
• SFR (Altice France): SFR is a major French ISP and mobile operator offering fiber, 4G/5G, and content bundles; competes head-on with Nordnet across consumer and SMB segments and represents the kind of scaled incumbent Nordnet must position against.

Direct peers

• Bigblu Broadband (now BNet): Bigblu/BNet is a European rural-broadband ISP distributing satellite internet (historically Eutelsat and other capacity) to underserved households and SMBs; comparable to Nordnet's neosat and pro+ positioning as a rural/satellite-broadband specialist across European markets.
• SkyDSL: SkyDSL is a European satellite broadband ISP (operating over SES Astra / geostationary) serving residential and SMB customers in France and DACH; directly comparable to Nordnet's satellite products as another pan-European retail satellite broadband provider.
• Free (Iliad): Free is France's largest challenger ISP offering fiber, mobile (via Free Mobile), and triple/quad-play bundles — directly comparable to Nordnet as a fixed/mobile consumer ISP serving the same French addressable market, with a stronger brand and pure-play fiber scale.
• Ozone (Ozone International): Ozone is a French satellite internet provider offering connectivity across metropolitan and overseas France; competes directly with Nordnet's neosat SKUs in the same French rural and white-spot addressable market with overlapping technology and customer base.

Emerging players

• Starlink (SpaceX): Starlink is the leading consumer LEO satellite internet service and the most direct competitor to Nordnet's neosat and neosat supra SKUs in rural France; comparable on technology (LEO, ~100 ms latency) but with the structural advantage of vertical integration into the constellation.

Others

• OVHcloud: OVHcloud is a French/European cloud and hosting provider with a strong European-data-sovereignty narrative; not a connectivity peer but strongly comparable as a France-based, sovereignty-anchored digital services player addressing the same European-compliance-conscious buyer segment that Nordnet targets for neosat supra.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nordnetofficiel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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