What CYBERNET does

CYBERNET (legal entity Cyber Internet Services Private Ltd.) is Pakistan's largest fixed-line internet and data communications service provider and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Lakson Group conglomerate. Founded in 1996, the company operates Pakistan's largest FTTX network across 25+ cities and five international Points of Presence in France, UAE, Oman, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Its core infrastructure comprises the Cyber ION buried fiber network (with GPON, Metro Ethernet, and Dark Fiber variants), Nokia 1830-based optical backbone (600G per wavelength in 2023, 1.2T per wavelength in 2025), MPLS IP-VPN services, VSAT via iDirect, and PEACE Cable submarine infrastructure — supported by TIA-942 compliant data centers and ISO 27001/27017/27018, PCI DSS, GDPR and CSA STAR certifications.

The company serves four primary segments: enterprises (dedicated Sales and Technical Account Management for MPLS, leased circuits, data center, cloud, and ClearVoice voice); small and medium businesses (high-speed internet, web hosting via RapidMail); service providers and carriers (wholesale bandwidth, optical and satellite backhaul, BTS management); and international telecom operators (cross-border transit via submarine cables). Consumer broadband is delivered through the StormFiber sub-brand (>500,000 FTTH subscribers across 25 cities), and enterprise cloud is delivered through the RapidCompute IaaS platform. Cybersecurity services include DDoS mitigation through a partnership with Prolexic, plus firewall management and botnet detection.

Revenue is generated through recurring managed-services contracts (enterprise MPLS, colocation), subscription-based internet and cloud (HSI, RapidCompute), wholesale bandwidth sales to carriers, and international transit/IP transit. Distribution runs via dedicated enterprise field sales and direct door-to-door residential sales under StormFiber. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue figure, and is privately held within the Lakson Group.

Name

CYBERNET

Legal name

Cyber Internet Services Private Ltd.

Website

https://cyber.net.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CYBERNET is Pakistan's largest fixed-line internet and data communications service provider, operating a buried fiber (Cyber ION) and Nokia 1.2T-per-wavelength optical backbone across 25+ cities. It serves enterprises, SMBs, carriers, and 500,000+ StormFiber residential subscribers, plus RapidCompute cloud and international transit via POPs in five countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber-to-the-Premises/Building (FTTP/FTTB) Operators (HDAIACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC), Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG), Cloud Connectivity & Interconnect (Cloud On-Ramps, IX, Cross-Connects) (HDAIAFAF), IP Transit & Internet Backbone (Tier-1/2, peering, DIA) (HDAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Fiber optic network services
• Enterprise connectivity solutions
• Managed network services
• Data center hosting
• Fiber-to-the-home broadband

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Connectivity Solutions: Recurring managed services revenue from enterprise connectivity including MPLS, leased circuits, fiber connectivity, and network management services. Dedicated sales team and technical account management ensure long-term customer relationships.
2. SME and SMB Services: High-speed internet, web presence and email hosting services for small and medium businesses with tailored SME Business Plans
3. Data Center Hosting: Colocation, disaster recovery, and IT outsourcing services from TIA-942 compliant, ISO 27001:2013 certified data centers
4. Cloud Computing (RapidCompute): Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) cloud solutions, domain registration, and cloud hosting for mission critical applications with ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27017:2015, ISO 27018:2019 and PCIDSS certifications
5. Enterprise Voice (ClearVoice): Voice solutions including SIP Trunk, PRI, POTS, UAN, Toll Free, and DIOD services leveraging Cybernet's Intelligent Optical Network
6. Carrier/Wholesale Services: Optical fiber backhaul, satellite backhaul, and wholesale internet bandwidth (100 megabits to multiple STM1s) for other service providers
7. International Transit Services: Cross-border transit capacities and submarine transit for carriers and ISPs in Central Asia through international POPs in France, UAE, Oman, Singapore, Hong Kong

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CYBERNET is Pakistan's largest internet and data communication network service provider, operating the country's largest FTTX (Fiber-to-the-X) fiber optic network across 25+ cities. It delivers enterprise connectivity (MPLS, leased circuits, fiber), managed cloud infrastructure through its RapidCompute IaaS platform, TIA-942 compliant data center and colocation services, wholesale carrier/wholesale bandwidth, and consumer triple-play FTTH broadband through its StormFiber brand.

Product overview

Cybernet is a telecommunications service provider offering a multi-tiered portfolio of connectivity solutions. The company operates three primary sub-brands: StormFiber (consumer FTTH with triple-play services), RapidCompute (enterprise IaaS cloud platform), and the core Cybernet enterprise/carrier division. Core infrastructure products include Cyber ION (buried fiber network with GPON, Metro Ethernet, and Dark Fiber variants), Global and Domestic MPLS VPN services, and International Leased Circuits. Wireless offerings span Radio (Fixed Wireless), Hub-Based VSAT, and SCPC VSAT. Enterprise services include Multi-Home Internet with BGP multi-homing, Branch Office Connectivity, Campus LAN, ClearVoice (SIP/PRI/POTS), Data Center Hosting with Colocation and Disaster Recovery. SMB offerings include High Speed Internet up to 1Gbps and Web Presence/Email hosting. Managed Security Services include DDoS Mitigation (via Prolexic), Firewall Management, and Botnet Detection. All services are backed by 24x7 Technical Assistance Center with 150+ engineers nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StormFiber: Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) broadband brand offering ultra-fast internet, HD television, and crystal-clear voice services (triple play) delivered on 100% Fiber-Optic network. Active in over 25 cities across Pakistan.
• RapidCompute

Products and services

• StormFiber Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) consumer broadband brand delivering triple-play services including ultra-fast internet, HD television, and crystal-clear voice over a 100% fiber-optic network, active in 25+ cities across Pakistan and serving over 500,000 FTTH customers.
• RapidCompute Pakistan's first enterprise-class Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) cloud platform providing compute, storage, and networking with multi-hypervisor support, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27017:2015, ISO 27018:2019, PCI DSS, GDPR, and CSA STAR certified.
• Cyber ION State-of-the-art buried fiber optic network offering bandwidths from 1Mbps to 1Gbps per port, purpose-built with GI casings, RCC piping, and sand bagging at minimum four feet depth for durability across major business metro areas.
• Cyber GPON Gigabit Passive Optical Network that is completely buried and passive (no external power dependency), delivering 2.5 Gbps downstream and 1.25 Gbps upstream, scalable to 100 Mbps per port across distances up to 20 km.
• ION Metro Ethernet Specialized optical fiber network connecting geographically separated enterprises and branch offices across metropolitan areas, providing bandwidth up to 10 Gbps with 50 ms ring convergence, guaranteed SLAs, and integrated layer-3 VPN support.
• Global MPLS Global MPLS-based IP VPN service for international connectivity via peering with submarine cable landing stations, offering managed latency, dedicated bandwidth, and QoS guarantees for enterprise networks.
• Domestic MPLS Layer 3 and Layer 2 MPLS-based VPN services within Pakistan with Premium (real-time), Business (mission-critical), and Standard (best-effort) SLA tiers and flexible first-mile access options.
• International Private Leased Circuits Point-to-point international circuits delivered through partnerships with submarine cable operators (TW-1, SEA-ME-WE-3, SEA-ME-WE-4, I-ME-WE), offering one-window global connectivity for enterprises.
• Multi-Home Internet Fault-tolerant internet using BGP multi-homing with multiple upstream providers, ensuring automatic rerouting when any link fails for enterprise customers.
• Branch Office Connectivity IP and data connectivity for enterprise branch offices using Domestic MPLS, ION GPON, DSL, VSAT, wireless, and internet technologies, including managed routers and branch security.
• Campus LAN Next-generation campus LAN design and deployment including routing, switching, enterprise Wi-Fi, firewall/threat management, IP-Telephony, and IT assets management for enterprise campuses.
• ClearVoice Enterprise voice solutions including SIP Trunk, PRI, POTS, UAN, Toll Free, and DIOD services delivered over Cybernet's Intelligent Optical Network.
• Data Center Hosting TIA-942 compliant, ISO 27001:2013 certified data center offering colocation, disaster recovery, and managed hosting services with 24x7 availability at Karachi headquarters.
• Colocation Equipment placement in a controlled data center environment with N+1 UPS, generators, ISO 27001:2013 certified security, and 24x7 monitoring for enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Disaster Recovery Solutions Purpose-built disaster recovery facilities in major cities to maintain business continuity, protect information assets, and ensure data availability following disruptive events.
• DDoS Mitigation Cloud-based DDoS mitigation delivered in partnership with Prolexic, providing on-demand protection with a 100% uptime guarantee against sophisticated multi-gigabit attacks.
• Firewall Management Specialized firewall management services that optimize network security posture and filter unwanted enterprise traffic.
• Botnet Detection & Removal Detection and removal of botnet infections and breaches without causing further system compromise for enterprise customers.
• High Speed Internet (HSI) High-speed internet bandwidth up to 1 Gbps for SMBs, using dual upstream architecture with edge routers in different regions and dual HA architecture for disaster redundancy.
• Web Presence and Email Dedicated web and email hosting through RapidCompute, including RapidMail with custom spam filters blocking 99% of spam and CMS support for WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla.
• Optical Fiber Backhaul Optical Distribution Network infrastructure for carrier and enterprise networks, with dedicated field and support teams for highest uptime BTS backhauling requirements.
• Satellite Backhaul Satellite communications for rural and remote regions where terrestrial infrastructure is unavailable, providing distance-insensitive connectivity for carriers and ISPs.
• Radio (Fixed Wireless) Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint fixed wireless connectivity for last-mile connections to core and aggregation networks.
• Hub-Based VSAT DVB-S2/ACM VSAT service on iDirect's iNFINITI (TDM/D-TDMA) and Evolution platforms, used to integrate broadband traffic with terrestrial networks across remote regions.
• SCPC VSAT Single Channel per Carrier VSAT offering dedicated point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communication from Kbps to Mbps using Ku or C band, with symmetric or asymmetric transmission.
• Wholesale Internet Wholesale internet backbone for service providers needing bulk bandwidth from 100 megabits to multiple STM1s, delivered over Metro-Ethernet or other transport technologies.
• Dark Fiber (Service Provider) Dark fiber solutions for telecom operators, broadband providers, large corporations, academic institutions, and government entities seeking long-term infrastructure investment and full control over protocols and optronics.
• Domain Registration Efficient and affordable domain registration with multiple domain support, local language support, and elimination of foreign currency transactions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.2 Tbps per wavelength long-haul capacity with Nokia's 1830 GX platform
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pakistan RailwaysminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2025StormFiber (Cybernet's flagship brand) signed MoU with Pakistan Railways to provide free WiFi services at Karachi Cantt Station, one of Pakistan's busiest railway hubs.
• NokiacoreTechnology or Integration · 7 May 2025Cybernet selected Nokia's 1830 Global Express (GX) platform with integrated optical line system capabilities and ICE7 coherent optics for new long-haul OFC network. The deployment delivers 1.2 Tbps per wavelength, connecting 25+ cities and providing 50 Tbps long-haul capacity. Previously, Nokia and Cybernet deployed Pakistan's first DWDM network at 600Gbps per wavelength (October 2023), scaling total network capacity to 28 Tbps.
• Pakistan RailwayscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2024Pakistan Railways and Cybernet signed agreement to deploy state-of-the-art fiber optic network along ML1 railway line stretching from Karachi to Peshawar. Pakistan Railways' 7,000-kilometer network provides corridor for high-capacity digital highways. The network will also carry internet transit traffic from Central Asia to submarine cable networks.
• Special Communications Organization (SCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2024Tripartite MoU between SCO, One Network, and Cybernet to establish diverse route for China's expanding digital traffic. The collaboration aims to build robust long-haul terrestrial route from Khunjerab via Rawalpindi to Cybernet's cable landing station in Karachi, enabling transit routes to Europe, East-Asia and Africa via multiple subsea cables.
• One Network Private LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2024One Network (digital arm of Frontier Works Organization) partnered with Cybernet and SCO for joint deployment of cross-country long-haul fiber network. One Network contributes built-to-purpose fiber-optic network across Pakistan motorways for ITS and Tolling, while Cybernet provides long-haul infrastructure and expertise.
• PEACE Cable International Network Co., LtdcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 September 2022Cybernet and PEACE Cable completed construction and laying of PEACE submarine cable infrastructure in Pakistan. This partnership extends Cybernet's international connectivity capabilities.
• iDirectcoreTechnology or IntegrationCybernet partnered with iDirect (industry's leading satellite communications company) and adopted latest DVB-S2/ACM VSAT technology. Cybernet utilizes iDirect's fully redundant iNFINITI Platform (TDM/D-TDMA) and Evolution Platform (DVB-S2/ACM) for advanced VSAT network.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nayatel: Pakistani FTTH and enterprise fiber provider operating in Lahore, Islamabad, and Faisalabad; competes head-on with Cybernet/StormFiber on FTTH triple-play and on enterprise fiber in the same Pakistani metros.
• Wateen Telecom: Pakistan-based fiber backbone and wholesale data operator providing enterprise, carrier, and wholesale connectivity; competes with Cybernet's ION, MPLS, and carrier/wholesale revenue streams.
• Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL): Pakistan's incumbent fixed-line operator offering voice, broadband, and enterprise data services nationwide; the most direct comparison to Cybernet across fixed-line, MPLS, and enterprise connectivity, with overlapping product set and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Etisalat (e&): UAE-headquartered incumbent telecom group with carrier, enterprise, and wholesale services across the Middle East; relevant peer for Cybernet's UAE/Fujairah SmartHub POP and wholesale revenue.
• PCCW Global: International carrier offering IP transit, MPLS, and subsea cable services across Asia, Middle East, and Europe; directly comparable to Cybernet's wholesale transit and international POPs in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Marseille.
• Jazz (VEON Pakistan): Pakistan's largest mobile operator increasingly bundling fixed broadband and enterprise connectivity; competes for enterprise and SMB spend as a broader incumbent with deeper pockets than pure-play ISPs.
• Telenor Pakistan: Large mobile operator in Pakistan with growing enterprise and fixed-wireless ambitions; competing incumbent for enterprise connectivity wallets and SMB broadband.
• Tata Communications: Global wholesale carrier with international MPLS, IP transit, and subsea cable assets; directly comparable to Cybernet's international transit and Global MPLS offerings serving multinational customers.
• Zong (China Mobile Pakistan): Major Pakistani mobile operator and a China Mobile subsidiary; relevant comparator for cross-border China transit traffic and as a potential competitor/partner in enterprise and backhaul services.

Emerging players

• Optix (Pakistan): Pakistani FTTH and enterprise fiber provider focused on select cities; comparable product set (FTTH, enterprise connectivity) but smaller scale and narrower geographic footprint than Cybernet.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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