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Raza Communication
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Raza Communications
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raza.com
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Private
Founded yearint
1995
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Raza Communication is a Chicago-based, privately held telecom company founded in 1995 by Salim Hemani that delivers international calling services primarily to individual consumers. Its core offering is prepaid international voice termination accessible via a mobile app (iOS/Android) and a web storefront at raza.com, supplemented by Mobile Top-up (airtime transfer to international mobile numbers), a Global eSIM product for international data connectivity, and a Raza Rewards loyalty program. The technology stack is a mobile and web-based calling platform with a QR-code app download flow; no API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

The company's go-to-market is self-serve digital: customers download the app, create an account, recharge credits, and place calls. Promotional levers include a Free Trial, Buy1 Get1 deals, and a Refer-a-Friend program. Distribution is supported by organic social presence on Facebook, X, and Pinterest, and a US toll-free customer service line (1-877-463-4233). The company claims a global footprint with no geographic restrictions listed, and offers a "Become a Partner" channel indicating light affiliate/partner outreach. Pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed.

Raza operates as a single-product-category telecom reseller: there are no disclosed funding rounds, no enterprise customers, no patents or trademarks, no regulatory actions, and no M&A activity. Revenue and headcount metrics are not publicly reported beyond a 51-100 employee range. The competitive position is that of a long-tenured niche player in a commoditized international calling market, increasingly pressured by OTT communication apps.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersChicago, United States
HQ citystring
Chicago
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
international calling services, mobile top-up, global eSIM, VoIP calling app, international telecom
Industry3 codes
1Customer Service/Support CRM & Contact Center Platforms
CodeBPAFAFAKPrimaryYes
2Numbering, DID, Porting & Carrier-of-Record Services
CodeHDAIAHAKPrimaryNo
3Collaboration & Unified Communications Management (UCaaS/VoIP)
CodeBPAEABAKPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Wired Telecommunications Carriers517111
  • Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)517112
  • All Other Telecommunications517810
SIC code1 code
  • Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone)4813
Product category
International Calling Services
Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 2 records shown
1Raza Mobile App
Description

Mobile application for international calling and mobile top-up services

raza.com
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Core offering1 text field

Raza Communication is a telecom service provider that enables individual consumers to make low-cost international voice calls via its Raza Mobile App and web platform at raza.com. Its offerings also include mobile airtime top-up for international mobile numbers and a Global eSIM service for travelers needing international connectivity.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Raza Communication operates as a single-product telecom company offering international calling services primarily through its Raza Mobile App. The core offering is the International Calling Service, supplemented by Mobile Top-up for adding credit to international mobile numbers, a Global eSIM service for travelers, and loyalty/reward programs including Raza Rewards. Additional features include promotional offers like Buy1 Get1, a referral program (Refer a Friend), and a free trial option for new users. The product portfolio centers on voice-based international telecommunications rather than a multi-module platform architecture.

Product and service4 records
1International Calling Service
CategoryInternational Voice Telephony
Description

Core voice communication service enabling users to make international calls to various countries worldwide, accessible via the Raza Mobile App and web platform at raza.com.

2Raza Mobile App
CategoryTelecom Software Application
Description

Mobile application for iOS and Android that enables users to make international calls, manage their accounts, view purchase history, and access recharge services.

3Mobile Top-up
CategoryMobile Airtime Recharge
Description

Service allowing users to recharge or add credit to mobile phone numbers internationally, supporting recipients in various countries.

4Global eSIM
CategoryInternational Connectivity / eSIM
Description

eSIM service offering global connectivity options for international travelers, with associated terms and conditions published at raza.com/esimterms.

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Ooma
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Ooma offers consumer and SMB VoIP services including international calling, operating as a broader incumbent in the same voice-over-IP category as Raza.

2MagicJack
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

MagicJack provides VoIP-based domestic and international calling services to consumers, competing with Raza in the same consumer prepaid/VoIP calling category.

3Rebtel
TypeDirect peer
Description

Rebtel is a direct peer offering consumer international calling and mobile top-up via a mobile app, targeting the same diaspora and immigrant calling corridors as Raza.

4Boss Revolution
TypeDirect peer
Description

Boss Revolution (IDT Corporation) is a direct competitor in consumer international calling and mobile airtime top-up, with a near-identical product mix to Raza.

5Truphone
TypeDirect peer
Description

Truphone offers eSIM-based international mobile connectivity and calling for travelers and enterprises — directly overlapping Raza's Global eSIM and international calling services.

6Airalo
TypeDirect peer
Description

Airalo is a leading eSIM marketplace for international travelers — comparable to Raza's Global eSIM offering and a likely competitor as Raza expands its eSIM business.

7Hushed
TypeDirect peer
Description

Hushed provides second phone numbers and international calling via a mobile app, directly comparable to Raza's app-based international calling service.

8Google Fi
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Google Fi is a wireless carrier that bundles international calling and data into its plans, competing with Raza at the consumer/SMB level with significantly broader scale and backing.

9Skype
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Skype (Microsoft) is a broad incumbent offering free/cheap international voice and video calling, representing the most significant competitive headwind for Raza's core paid voice service.

10WhatsApp
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

WhatsApp (Meta) provides free international voice and video calls to billions of users globally — the principal free alternative eroding paid international calling demand that Raza serves.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Raza Communication

International Calling Servicesraza.com

What Raza Communication does

Raza Communication is a Chicago-based, privately held telecom company founded in 1995 by Salim Hemani that delivers international calling services primarily to individual consumers. Its core offering is prepaid international voice termination accessible via a mobile app (iOS/Android) and a web storefront at raza.com, supplemented by Mobile Top-up (airtime transfer to international mobile numbers), a Global eSIM product for international data connectivity, and a Raza Rewards loyalty program. The technology stack is a mobile and web-based calling platform with a QR-code app download flow; no API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

The company's go-to-market is self-serve digital: customers download the app, create an account, recharge credits, and place calls. Promotional levers include a Free Trial, Buy1 Get1 deals, and a Refer-a-Friend program. Distribution is supported by organic social presence on Facebook, X, and Pinterest, and a US toll-free customer service line (1-877-463-4233). The company claims a global footprint with no geographic restrictions listed, and offers a "Become a Partner" channel indicating light affiliate/partner outreach. Pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed.

Raza operates as a single-product-category telecom reseller: there are no disclosed funding rounds, no enterprise customers, no patents or trademarks, no regulatory actions, and no M&A activity. Revenue and headcount metrics are not publicly reported beyond a 51-100 employee range. The competitive position is that of a long-tenured niche player in a commoditized international calling market, increasingly pressured by OTT communication apps.

Raza Communication firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Raza Communication
Legal name
Raza Communications
Website
https://raza.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1995
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Raza Communication industry classification

Industry
Product category
International Calling Services
NAICS
Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), All Other Telecommunications (517810)
SIC
Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)
akta.pro primary industry
Customer Service/Support CRM & Contact Center Platforms (BPAFAFAK)
akta.pro secondary industries
Numbering, DID, Porting & Carrier-of-Record Services (HDAIAHAK), Collaboration & Unified Communications Management (UCaaS/VoIP) (BPAEABAK)

Keywords

  • International calling services
  • Mobile top-up
  • Global eSIM
  • VoIP calling app
  • International telecom

Where Raza Communication is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Chicago
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Raza Communication business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Raza Communication product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Raza Communication is a telecom service provider that enables individual consumers to make low-cost international voice calls via its Raza Mobile App and web platform at raza.com. Its offerings also include mobile airtime top-up for international mobile numbers and a Global eSIM service for travelers needing international connectivity.

Product overview

Raza Communication operates as a single-product telecom company offering international calling services primarily through its Raza Mobile App. The core offering is the International Calling Service, supplemented by Mobile Top-up for adding credit to international mobile numbers, a Global eSIM service for travelers, and loyalty/reward programs including Raza Rewards. Additional features include promotional offers like Buy1 Get1, a referral program (Refer a Friend), and a free trial option for new users. The product portfolio centers on voice-based international telecommunications rather than a multi-module platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Raza Mobile App: Mobile application for international calling and mobile top-up services
  • Global eSIM

Products and services

  • International Calling Service Core voice communication service enabling users to make international calls to various countries worldwide, accessible via the Raza Mobile App and web platform at raza.com.
  • Raza Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android that enables users to make international calls, manage their accounts, view purchase history, and access recharge services.
  • Mobile Top-up Service allowing users to recharge or add credit to mobile phone numbers internationally, supporting recipients in various countries.
  • Global eSIM eSIM service offering global connectivity options for international travelers, with associated terms and conditions published at raza.com/esimterms.

Companies that use Raza Communication

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Raza Communication technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Raza Communication partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Raza Communication competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Ooma: Ooma offers consumer and SMB VoIP services including international calling, operating as a broader incumbent in the same voice-over-IP category as Raza.
  • MagicJack: MagicJack provides VoIP-based domestic and international calling services to consumers, competing with Raza in the same consumer prepaid/VoIP calling category.
  • Google Fi: Google Fi is a wireless carrier that bundles international calling and data into its plans, competing with Raza at the consumer/SMB level with significantly broader scale and backing.
  • Skype: Skype (Microsoft) is a broad incumbent offering free/cheap international voice and video calling, representing the most significant competitive headwind for Raza's core paid voice service.
  • WhatsApp: WhatsApp (Meta) provides free international voice and video calls to billions of users globally — the principal free alternative eroding paid international calling demand that Raza serves.

Direct peers

  • Rebtel: Rebtel is a direct peer offering consumer international calling and mobile top-up via a mobile app, targeting the same diaspora and immigrant calling corridors as Raza.
  • Boss Revolution: Boss Revolution (IDT Corporation) is a direct competitor in consumer international calling and mobile airtime top-up, with a near-identical product mix to Raza.
  • Truphone: Truphone offers eSIM-based international mobile connectivity and calling for travelers and enterprises — directly overlapping Raza's Global eSIM and international calling services.
  • Airalo: Airalo is a leading eSIM marketplace for international travelers — comparable to Raza's Global eSIM offering and a likely competitor as Raza expands its eSIM business.
  • Hushed: Hushed provides second phone numbers and international calling via a mobile app, directly comparable to Raza's app-based international calling service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Raza Communication social profiles

Digital presence

Raza Communication financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Raza Communication leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Raza Communication funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Raza Communication M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Raza Communication

What does Raza Communication do?

Raza Communication is a telecom service provider that enables individual consumers to make low-cost international voice calls via its Raza Mobile App and web platform at raza.com. Its offerings also include mobile airtime top-up for international mobile numbers and a Global eSIM service for travelers needing international connectivity.

Is Raza Communication a public or private company?

Raza Communication is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Raza Communication founded?

Raza Communication was founded in 1995. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Raza Communication based?

Raza Communication is headquartered in Chicago, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Raza Communication's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Ooma, MagicJack, Google Fi, Skype and WhatsApp. Direct peers are Rebtel, Boss Revolution, Truphone, Airalo and Hushed.

Does Raza Communication have an API?

No public API is recorded for Raza Communication.

What industry is Raza Communication in?

Raza Communication's product category is International Calling Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAFAFAK, Customer Service/Support CRM & Contact Center Platforms, with a secondary code of HDAIAHAK, Numbering, DID, Porting & Carrier-of-Record Services. Its NAICS code is 517111 and its SIC code is 4813.

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