iGR
iGR was a privately held Austin, Texas market strategy consultancy that produced syndicated 5G, mobile data, and telecom infrastructure research for mobile operators, device OEMs, and infrastructure vendors. In November 2025, following its founder's departure to WIA, iGR pivoted to administering the Spanish for Good language instruction program.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What iGR does
iGR (originally iGillottResearch, Inc.) was a privately held market strategy consultancy founded in 2000 in Austin, Texas by Iain Gillott, focused exclusively on the wireless, mobile, and digital infrastructure industry. The firm produced syndicated market research, multi-year forecasts, and consumer surveys covering 5G networks, mobile data traffic, network infrastructure spending, edge computing, small cells, Open RAN, and consumer adoption — publishing over 460 reports, papers, and webinars between 2002 and 2025. Its offerings were organized into two subscription services (5G Landscape Research and 5G Infrastructure Research) plus 25+ individually purchasable reports priced between $750 and $3,500, with regional coverage spanning the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and global aggregates.
iGR's go-to-market was sales-led and founder-anchored, with reports purchased directly by contacting Iain Gillott via phone or email or via the company website. Primary customers were enterprise buyers including major U.S. mobile operators (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), device OEMs, mobile infrastructure and equipment vendors (Crown Castle, Ericsson, Extenet Systems, SOLiD), financial analysts, and commercial real estate owners evaluating in-building wireless. The firm maintained a small organization (11-50 employees) and a content-marketing presence via the iGR Opinion newsletter, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
In November 2025, founder and President Iain Gillott departed to become Vice President of Innovation and Technology at the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), and iGR transitioned its operations away from the wireless research business to support the Spanish for Good program — a language instruction service connecting U.S. adult learners with a single Spanish teacher in Nicaragua via Zoom, priced at $53 per month for two 40-minute weekly classes. The corporate entity remains operational in Austin, TX, but its center of gravity has shifted from B2B telecom research to a small consumer-facing education program.
iGR firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- iGR
- Legal name
- i*GR, Inc.
- Website
- https://igr-inc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- iGR was a privately held Austin, Texas market strategy consultancy that produced syndicated 5G, mobile data, and telecom infrastructure research for mobile operators, device OEMs, and infrastructure vendors. In November 2025, following its founder's departure to WIA, iGR pivoted to administering the Spanish for Good language instruction program.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where iGR is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
iGR business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Market Research Reports: iGR publishes and sells individual market research reports on wireless and mobile communications topics. Reports are available for purchase by contacting iGR directly. Prices range from approximately $750 to $3,500 per report depending on scope and depth.
- Advisory Subscription Services: Subscription-based access to 5G Infrastructure and 5G Landscape research areas, with all market studies in these categories available to subscription holders in addition to individual purchase options.
- Spanish for Good Program: iGR administers the Spanish for Good program, collecting monthly payments from students ($53/month for two 40-minute classes per week) and transferring funds to teachers in Nicaragua, while covering associated financial fees, Zoom subscriptions, and IT costs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Individual Research Reports |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Individual Research Reports (Lower Tier) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Individual Research Reports (Premium) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Spanish for Good Classes |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
iGR product offering
Product offeringCore offering
iGR provides market research reports and advisory subscription services focused exclusively on the wireless, mobile and digital infrastructure industry. Its research covers 5G technology, mobile data traffic, network infrastructure spending, edge computing, small cells, Open RAN, and consumer behavior for U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America markets. The company also administers the Spanish for Good language instruction program connecting U.S. learners with Spanish teachers in Nicaragua.
Product overview
iGR (formerly iGillottResearch, Inc.) was a market strategy consultancy providing in-depth market analysis and data focused exclusively on the wireless, mobile and digital infrastructure industry. The company published over 460 research reports, papers and webinars since 2002 covering 5G technology, mobile networks, and telecommunications infrastructure. Their main product lines included 5G Landscape Research and 5G Infrastructure Research subscription services, which comprised numerous individual market research reports covering topics such as mobile data forecasts, network infrastructure spending, edge computing, small cells, Open RAN, and regional market analysis for the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Additionally, iGR administered the Spanish for Good language instruction program. As of November 2025, President Iain Gillott moved to the Wireless Infrastructure Association, and iGR transitioned to supporting the Spanish for Good program.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Spanish for Good: Program connecting U.S. learners with experienced Spanish teachers in Nicaragua, providing affordable Spanish instruction while supporting teachers' livelihoods.
- iGR Opinion
Products and services
- 5G Landscape Research Subscription research service covering the overall development of 5G technology, including devices (smartphones, tablets, wearables), IoT, network requirements, mobile data bandwidth, and end user behavior impact on mobile operators and digital infrastructure vendors. Available to subscription holders with individual reports also sold separately.
- 5G Infrastructure Research Subscription research service on 5G and edge computing technologies, Open RAN deployment, tower and small cell industry impact, data center and fiber demand, 5G New Core deployment, and 5G issues and opportunities. Available to subscription holders with individual reports also sold separately.
- Spanish for Good Language instruction program connecting U.S. learners with experienced Spanish teachers in Nicaragua via Zoom, providing affordable one-on-one classes at $53 per month for two 40-minute classes per week, with all student payments transferred to the teacher.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 460 research reports, papers and webinars published since 2002
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use iGR
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
iGR technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
iGR partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Spanish for Good (Corky and Sandy Peavy)coreSpanish for Good was originally created by Corky and Sandy Peavy in Austin, Texas and administered from 2011 to 2024. iGR assumed administration of the program to continue the service, with Jenny Gillott now serving as administrator.
- Cecilia Moraga HernandezcoreCecilia Moraga Hernandez serves as the Spanish teacher for the Spanish for Good program, providing one-on-one Spanish instruction to U.S. learners via Zoom from Nicaragua. She receives 100% of student payments.
- Crown CastlecoreCrown Castle sponsored iGR's commercial building managers and owners survey research on in-building wireless solutions, 5G, and CBRS deployment. The sponsored report examined views of U.S. commercial building managers on wireless technologies and deployment decisions.
- EricssoncoreEricsson co-sponsored iGR's commercial building managers survey research on 5G and CBRS technologies for in-building wireless deployments in commercial real estate.
- Extenet SystemscoreExtenet Systems, a provider of in-building wireless solutions, co-sponsored the commercial building managers survey on CBRS and LTE deployment considerations.
- SOLiDcoreSOLiD, an in-building wireless solution provider, co-sponsored research on commercial building managers' views regarding 5G, CBRS, and LTE infrastructure deployment.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
iGR competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- IDC: Global IT and telecommunications research firm where iGR's founder previously served as Group VP of Telecommunications. Broader portfolio across IT, telecom, and enterprise tech, but overlapping with iGR in mobile/wireless research.
- Forrester Research: Global research and advisory firm covering technology, telecommunications, and digital transformation — overlaps with iGR in serving enterprise buyers of telecom and mobile insights.
- Gartner: Largest global IT research and advisory firm; competes with iGR for enterprise technology buyers, particularly on telecom infrastructure, mobile, and emerging technology research.
Direct peers
- ABI Research: Global technology intelligence firm providing research on 5G, mobile networks, IoT, and digital infrastructure — overlapping with iGR's 5G Infrastructure and Edge Computing coverage.
- CCS Insight: Independent technology research and advisory firm covering mobile operators, 5G, IoT, and enterprise mobility — directly comparable to iGR in offering structure and customer base.
- Omdia: Large technology and telecom research firm (combining Ovum, IHS Markit technology, and Strategy Analytics) covering service provider, mobile and infrastructure markets — directly competes with iGR in mobile data and infrastructure forecasting.
- EJL Wireless Research: Niche wireless industry research firm focused on mobile network infrastructure, RAN equipment and operator capex — closely comparable to iGR in size, methodology and customer base.
- Counterpoint Research: Global research and consulting firm covering mobile, smartphones, IoT, connected vehicles and telecom — overlapping directly with iGR's 5G Landscape and device/IoT research.
- Dell'Oro Group: Independent market research firm specializing in telecommunications infrastructure, including mobile network infrastructure spending, RAN, and small cells — directly overlapping with iGR's 5G Infrastructure subscription offerings.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
iGR social profiles
Digital presenceiGR financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
iGR leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
iGR funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
iGR M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about iGR
What does iGR do?
iGR provides market research reports and advisory subscription services focused exclusively on the wireless, mobile and digital infrastructure industry. Its research covers 5G technology, mobile data traffic, network infrastructure spending, edge computing, small cells, Open RAN, and consumer behavior for U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America markets. The company also administers the Spanish for Good language instruction program connecting U.S. learners with Spanish teachers in Nicaragua.
Is iGR a public or private company?
iGR is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was iGR founded?
iGR was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is iGR based?
iGR is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does iGR make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Market Research Reports are the primary driver. The others are advisory Subscription Services and spanish for Good Program.
Who are iGR's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are IDC, Forrester Research and Gartner. Direct peers are ABI Research, CCS Insight, Omdia, EJL Wireless Research, Counterpoint Research and Dell'Oro Group.
Does iGR have an API?
No public API is recorded for iGR.