XANKOM

What XANKOM does

XANKOM is a private French regional internet service provider (SARL, capital €10,000) headquartered in Guipavas, Brittany, founded in 2010 by Gabriel Francheteau. The company delivers internet, telephony, and managed network services to residential, SMB, and municipal customers across Brittany, with a stated focus on closing the digital divide in "white zones" underserved by national carriers. Its core technical offering combines proprietary WiFi HD wireless broadband (5–100 Mbps via a self-built radio backbone and the XANbox customer-premises antenna), FTTH/FTTO fiber (up to 10 Gbps), xDSL (ADSL/VDSL/SDSL), and LTE/4G fixed wireless, supplemented by the BOOST link-aggregation service that combines multiple access technologies for redundancy and throughput.

The product portfolio extends beyond connectivity into cloud-hosted VoIP Centrex telephony, multi-network mobile plans aggregating Orange/Bouygues/SFR, network switching and VPN, managed cybersecurity (ESET), Microsoft Exchange hosting, dedicated server hosting via OVHcloud, public WiFi hotspots, and a sonic brand identity service. Distribution is direct and relationship-led: customers contact XANKOM via website, phone, or on-site eligibility assessment, with self-service account management through an Espace Client portal. XANKOM operates within Groupe KOM, alongside the ERSAKOM (domotics), COWORKOM (coworking), and WAVEKOM (event connectivity) sub-brands, and holds the French state's Cohésion Numérique des Territoires label, which qualifies it for subsidized rural broadband deployment. The team is 9 people and the company self-discloses approximately €1 million in annual revenue.

Name

XANKOM

Legal name

XANKOM

Website

https://xankom.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

XANKOM is a private Breton ISP offering wireless, fiber, xDSL, and LTE broadband plus cloud telephony to residential, SMB, and municipal customers in rural Brittany, with a focus on closing the digital divide in underserved white zones.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Internet Service Provider (Telecommunications)

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential/Broadband ISPs (Consumer Internet) (HDAIADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAE), VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD), Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG)

Keywords

• Rural broadband internet
• White zone connectivity
• Fiber optic services
• Cloud telephony VoIP
• Managed network services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guipavas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Access Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscriptions for internet connectivity including WiFi HD, fiber (FTTH/FTTO), xDSL (ADSL/VDSL/SDSL), and LTE. Pricing varies by technology type, speed tier, and residential vs. professional use. Access fees charged upfront plus monthly subscription.
2. VoIP Centrex Telephony: Monthly subscription for cloud-hosted business telephone systems. Includes fixed-line and mobile calling plans. Additional charges for excess usage beyond included limits. Hardware provided under rental with refundable deposit.
3. Equipment Rental and Sales: Rental model for network equipment (switches, routers, antennas, telephone handsets). Customers pay monthly rental fees with refundable deposits. Purchase option available for certain equipment.
4. Professional Services: Installation, configuration, site surveys, and on-site technical support services. Includes cybersecurity managed services, WiFi audits, and event connectivity services through WAVEKOM brand.
5. Mobile Services: Multi-network mobile telephony and data services for business fleets. Single billing for multiple operator networks (Orange, Bouygues, SFR). Revenue from SIM subscriptions and device sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

XANKOM provides broadband internet access, cloud-hosted VoIP (IP Centrex) telephony, multi-network mobile plans, and managed network/IT services (VPN, cybersecurity, switches, hosting, email) to residents and businesses in Brittany, France, particularly in 'white zone' areas underserved by national carriers. Its core differentiator is the proprietary WiFi HD wireless broadband technology that delivers up to 100 Mbps via radio links without requiring a telephone line, complemented by fiber (FTTH/FTTO), xDSL, LTE, and BOOST link aggregation. The company operates as a regional ISP under the state Cohésion Numérique des Territoires label, with on-site installation and continuous local support.

Product overview

XANKOM is a regional internet service provider offering a unified portfolio of connectivity and telecommunications products targeting both individual consumers and businesses in Brittany, France. The core offering centers on multiple internet access technologies — WiFi HD (proprietary wireless broadband), fiber optic (FTTH and FTTO), xDSL (ADSL, VDSL, SDSL), LTE (3G/4G/5G), and radio bridge links — with BOOST as a link-aggregation add-on that combines multiple access technologies for speed and redundancy. Telephony is delivered via a cloud-hosted IP Centrex (VoIP) platform, complemented by multi-network mobile plans, fixed-line handsets, and a sonic brand identity service. IT infrastructure add-ons include VPN, network switching, managed cybersecurity (firewall + antivirus), professional email (Exchange), domain name registration, dedicated server hosting (via OVHcloud), and public WiFi hotspots. The KOM Group also encompasses COWORKOM (coworking spaces) and WAVEKOM (event connectivity), with ERSAKOM handling smart home installations. The company positions itself as a local alternative to national telecom operators, particularly serving 'white zone' areas underserved by other providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COWORKOM: IT skills hub and room/office rental services
• WAVEKOM
• WAVEKOM

Products and services

• WiFi HD Proprietary wireless broadband internet service operating in 'white zone' areas without requiring a telephone line, using radio technology to deliver up to 100 Mbps for professionals and up to 30 Mbps for individuals, with the XANbox provided as customer premises equipment. Targeted at rural Brittany residents and businesses underserved by major carriers.
• Fibre Optique (FTTH / FTTO) FTTH (Fiber to the Home) delivers fiber optic connectivity up to 1 Gbps for residences and small businesses via passive optical network (PON) architecture; FTTO (Fiber to the Office) provides dedicated high-performance symmetric fiber connections for enterprises with guaranteed service levels, security, and availability. Available where fiber infrastructure is eligible.
• xDSL (ADSL / VDSL / SDSL) DSL-based internet services leveraging existing copper telephone infrastructure: ADSL for asymmetric broadband up to 22 Mbps, VDSL for high-speed access up to 92 Mbps near the local exchange, and SDSL for symmetric guaranteed-bandwidth connections from 5 to 20 Mbps with service restoration guarantees.
• LTE (3G / 4G / 4G+ / 5G) Fixed wireless broadband internet using cellular networks (3G, 4G, 4G+ and upcoming 5G), serving areas where wired connections are unavailable, with speeds up to 150 Mbps; also used for IoT applications via LTE-M and NB-IoT protocols. Optional outdoor long-range antenna available for poor reception sites.
• VoIP / IP Centrex Cloud-hosted VoIP telephony platform (IP Centrex) that externalizes the business telephone system, enabling features such as call routing, voicemail, interactive voice server, call queuing, music on hold, and multi-line management without requiring on-premises PBX hardware. Supports migration from legacy numeris and analog lines to all-IP.
• Hébergement (Serveur Dédié) Dedicated server hosting in France via OVHcloud partnership, managed by XANKOM teams from Guipavas, with optimized configurations for business websites and applications, 500 Mbps bandwidth, anti-DDoS protection, and multi-region server placement options. Targets SMBs needing French-located managed hosting.
• Centrex Mobile (Forfaits Mobiles Multi-Réseaux) Multi-network mobile service allowing businesses to select the best mobile operator (Orange, Bouygues, or SFR) per SIM card while maintaining a single operator relationship, unified billing, and a single contact point, with unlimited voice/SMS/MMS and data plans adapted to usage needs. Refurbished devices available with 2-year warranty.
• Switches Réseau (Network Switch Rental) Network switch rental and installation services providing managed layer-2/layer-3 switching equipment with optional power-over-Ethernet (PoE), electrical redundancy, and enterprise-class performance, including ongoing maintenance and technical support. Targeted at businesses needing enterprise-grade switching without upfront capital outlay.
• Cybersécurité (Firewall / Antivirus) Managed cybersecurity service offering real-time network monitoring, firewall protection, and ESET antivirus deployment to detect and respond to threats such as cryptolockers, phishing campaigns, and trojans, including proactive vulnerability surveillance. Backed by XANKOM's 100% Breton support service.
• WAVEKOM (Event Connectivity) Event connectivity subsidiary providing temporary high-bandwidth networks, internal wired and wireless staff networks, internet/WiFi/telephony for events, fixed telephone fleets for event staff, WiFi hotspots for organizers/media/public, and on-site installation with standby support. Targeted at event organizers, venues, and festivals in Brittany.
• COWORKOM (Coworking Space) Coworking space and IT skills hub under the KOM Group, offering shared office rental and collaborative IT services in Brittany.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10 Gbps fiber connectivity available for eligible locations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OVHcloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term technology partner providing hosting infrastructure. XANKOM is an OVHcloud Advanced Partner. XANKOM's dedicated server range is hosted with OVHcloud in French datacenters, managed by XANKOM teams from Guipavas, Brittany. OVHcloud provides anti-DDoS protection included in hosting services.
• ErsakomcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified antenna specialist partner for WiFi HD installations. Ersakom technicians perform antenna mounting and outdoor cable routing. Enables XANKOM to offer professional installation services across coverage areas.
• Network Operators (Orange, Bouygues, SFR)coreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-network mobile service enabling business customers to select the best network (Orange, Bouygues, or SFR) for each SIM in their fleet while maintaining single operator relationship and unified billing.
• Net du KermeurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal association in Brittany working on digital inclusion. Early partnership that helped identify demand for broadband in rural white zone areas.
• TreflevenetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal association in Brittany focused on digital connectivity. Partnership was instrumental in XANKOM's decision to serve rural broadband needs beyond initial municipality project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bouygues Telecom: One of France's four major national telecom operators, offering fixed broadband (fiber, DSL), mobile, and business services. Directly comparable as the broader incumbent whose footprint gaps XANKOM fills in Brittany white zones.
• Free (Iliad): Iliad-owned Free is a major French ISP with a low-price fiber/DSL proposition and aggressive rural rollout. Comparable as a national broadband competitor XANKOM must position against for FTTH customers.
• SFR (Altice France): Altice-owned national operator offering fixed and mobile services across France, including in Brittany. Comparable as one of the established players whose coverage gaps create XANKOM's white-zone opportunity.
• Orange: France's incumbent telecom operator, owner of the copper network being progressively shut down and the dominant FTTH builder in Plan France Très Haut Débit. Comparable as the primary national competitor and infrastructure counterparty for XANKOM.

Direct peers

• K-Net: French regional fiber ISP offering FTTH subscriptions with national coverage built via partnerships with local operators. Comparable as a peer regional ISP addressing residential and Pro customers outside major metros.
• Ozone (SFR subsidiary): French fixed-wireless ISP (now under Altice/SFR) specifically focused on rural and underserved areas using radio technology. Closest direct peer in terms of white-zone radio-broadband model and customer segment.
• Nordnet: Orange-owned rural broadband subsidiary offering satellite, fixed wireless, and DSL to underserved French households. Comparable as another white-zone specialist benefiting from Cohésion Numérique subsidies.
• Wibox (Groupe Vivendi / Localtis): French rural fixed-wireless broadband operator deploying radio networks in white zones, often with municipal partners. Directly comparable as a peer using radio infrastructure to serve underserved French communes.
• Alsatis: French WISP serving rural and semi-rural areas with fixed wireless and satellite solutions for residential and business customers. Directly comparable as a peer addressing the same Cohésion Numérique-labeled customer base.

Emerging players

• Adista: French B2B-focused telecom operator providing fiber, hosted telephony (including VoIP Centrex), and managed services to SMBs and mid-market. Comparable as a peer in the VoIP/pro-connectivity bundle space targeting Brittany businesses.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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