GABN

What GABN does

GABN (Georgia Business Net, Inc.) is a privately held, founder-owned managed technology services provider headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, founded around 2000 by owner Clay Colvin. The company designs, delivers, and manages unified communications and connectivity solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, with a stated customer base across Augusta, Columbia, Athens, and the broader southeastern United States. Its core service portfolio spans Managed IT Services (fixed-monthly per-user model covering help desk, backup/DR, 24/7 remote support, and cybersecurity), UCaaS cloud telephony (powered by Metaswitch), CCaaS contact center (omnichannel routing, IVR, wallboards, analytics, workforce management), Internet Services including SD-WAN with access to 70+ network providers, Cloud Strategy (SASE and Zero Trust Access), and a purpose-built Small Business Data Center with a 100kW generator, redundant HVAC, and multi-carrier fiber paths. AI-driven conversation coaching and multi-location operational analytics are layered onto the CCaaS product.

The business model is predominantly subscription and recurring: monthly managed-IT fees, monthly recurring UCaaS/CCaaS charges with multi-year or 6-month auto-renewing terms, monthly network/ISP charges, and flat-rate colocation revenue. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; managed services follow a per-user flat-rate pricing promise designed for predictable SMB budgets. GABN is an AT&T channel partner and resells Datto backup/DR solutions, and in February 2026 it announced a partnership with BroadbandOne for mmWave wireless broadband in Augusta. Other technology integrations include Zoho for remote assistance tools. The company has no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing and is described as bootstrapped over 25+ years of operation.

GABN goes to market via a sales-led, direct-engagement model: a self-service website with Calendly-based discovery scheduling, owner-led content marketing (CEO-authored blog and social channels including TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), and white-glove service positioning that includes direct access to the CEO for premium clients. Customer segments are primarily SMBs with selective mid-market engagement (including a named healthcare organization with 20+ locations and an 8-location auto repair chain). Competitive positioning emphasizes local presence, 25+ years of regional telecom experience, breadth of carrier/provider access, and integrated bundling across voice, network, security, and data center — a depth of integration that increases switching costs over time under contract terms that auto-renew in 6-month increments and require 60-day cancellation notice.

Name

GABN

Legal name

Georgia Business Net, Inc.

Website

https://gabn.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GABN (Georgia Business Net, Inc.) is a privately held managed technology services provider based in Augusta, Georgia, founded in 2000 by Clay Colvin. It offers integrated managed IT, UCaaS, CCaaS, SD-WAN, cloud/SASE, and small business data center solutions to SMB and mid-market businesses across the southeastern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT and Unified Communications Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Secure SD-WAN (HDAIAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Operations Outsourcing (NOC Services) (BPAEAMAD), Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG), Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Unified communications
• Contact center solutions
• Network connectivity services
• Small business data center

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring monthly managed services covering end-user services, network management, cybersecurity, help desk, backup and disaster recovery, and 24/7 remote support. Billed on a fixed-monthly per-user pricing model.
2. UCaaS and CCaaS Subscriptions: Monthly recurring charges for cloud phone and contact center services, typically with minimum term commitments. Service terms auto-renew for additional 6-month periods unless cancelled with 60 days notice.
3. Internet / Network Services: Connectivity and ISP management services billed monthly, with recurring charges plus potential non-recurring setup fees. Access to 70+ network providers.
4. Cloud and SD-WAN Services: Cloud strategy and software-defined networking solutions with monthly recurring billing, typically under multi-year or 6-month auto-renewing terms.
5. Equipment Rental: GABN places and maintains equipment (e.g., Datto networking devices) at subscriber premises. Equipment remains GABN's property; subscribers may be charged replacement costs if equipment is not returned upon termination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GABN is a managed technology services provider delivering integrated unified communications, networking, and IT services to small and mid-sized businesses. The core offering centers on Managed IT Services (help desk, network management, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery) supported by UCaaS cloud phone systems, CCaaS contact center platforms, SD-WAN internet connectivity, cloud strategy consulting, and a purpose-built small business data center. Services are bundled into fixed monthly per-user subscriptions with white-glove support delivered by a local engineering team.

Product overview

GABN (Georgia Business Net) is a telecom network provider offering an integrated portfolio of managed technology services. The core offering spans Managed IT Services as the central hub, complemented by UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) for cloud phone systems, CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service) for customer contact management, Internet Services (including SD-WAN and access to 70+ network providers), Cloud Strategy (covering SASE, Zero Trust, hybrid work), and a purpose-built Small Business Data Center. Additional services include 911 VoIP emergency calling, a three-step professional support process (Survey/Design/Quote → Installation → Maintain/Support), and a remote assist tool powered by Zoho. The company has over 25 years of experience serving businesses throughout the southeastern United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT Services Central IT management offering covering end-user services, network management, infrastructure, cybersecurity, help desk, backup and disaster recovery, and 24/7 remote support with fixed monthly per-user pricing for SMB and mid-market businesses.
• UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) Cloud-based business phone system providing voice calling, VoIP, auto attendant, conference calling, voicemail-to-email, call recording, mobile integration, presence management, and call analytics powered by Metaswitch, delivered as a recurring subscription.
• CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service) Cloud-based contact center solution offering omnichannel support, skills-based routing, queue callback, real-time wallboards, historical reporting, web chat, automatic call distribution, IVR, call recording, analytics, real-time monitoring, and workforce management for distributed teams.
• Internet Services Managed network solutions including ISP selection and management, software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), network-as-a-service, and access to over 70 network providers, built on a software-defined platform with scalable and dynamic connectivity for businesses.
• Cloud Strategy Advisory and implementation services for cloud adoption, SD-WAN, hybrid work environments, digital workspace, and network security including SASE and Zero Trust Access technologies.
• Small Business Data Center On-premises data center facility purpose-built for small businesses, offering predictable flat-rate pricing, PCI-ready environment, fast setup, remote hands on demand, 100kW generator, redundant HVAC, and multi-carrier fiber paths.

Quantifiable outcome

• PCI-ready data center environment without bloated compliance requirements that drive up costs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AT&TcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGABN is an AT&T partner, displaying the AT&T partner logo on their website footer. As an AT&T partner, GABN resells or distributes AT&T services as part of its portfolio of connectivity and telecommunications solutions.
• DattocoreTechnology or IntegrationGABN purchases and resells Datto network device and service subscriptions, including backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions. Datto service subscriptions are governed by GABN's MSA and auto-renew per committed service terms. GABN serves as the intermediary between Datto and end-subscriber customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TPx Communications: National managed services provider offering UCaaS, CCaaS, managed SD-WAN/SASE, and managed IT to SMB and mid-market; closest national analog to GABN's bundled connectivity-plus-communications stack.
• Granite Telecommunications: Provider of managed communications, connectivity, and UCaaS solutions to multi-location SMB and enterprise customers; comparable business model of aggregating multiple carriers and bill consolidation for SMB.
• Rocket Broadband: Regional managed connectivity, SD-WAN, and IT services provider for SMB and mid-market; closely comparable in scale, multi-carrier sourcing model, and southeastern US footprint to GABN.
• EDTS Cyber: Augusta, GA-based managed IT services and cybersecurity firm serving SMB and mid-market in the same southeastern US geography; overlaps directly with GABN in managed IT, UCaaS, and cybersecurity offerings to comparable customer profiles.
• Net2Phone: UCaaS, CCaaS, and SIP trunking provider targeting SMBs and channel partners; competes with GABN's Metaswitch-based cloud communications stack for the same SMB customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Comcast Business: Large incumbent connectivity, voice, and managed services provider competing for the same SMB/mid-market customers in the Southeast with bundled broadband, UCaaS, and SD-WAN offerings.
• Lumen Technologies: National carrier and managed services provider offering UCaaS, SD-WAN, SASE, and managed network services to enterprise and mid-market; represents the scaled, well-funded end of the spectrum GABN competes against.
• 8x8: Global UCaaS/CCaaS platform with integrated contact center, voice, and team messaging; competes directly with GABN's CCaaS and UCaaS offerings for mid-market and multi-location customers.
• RingCentral: Public UCaaS and CCaaS platform that GABN resells or competes with at the SMB layer; sets baseline pricing and feature expectations for the cloud communications services GABN delivers.

Emerging players

• Alianza: Cloud communications platform purpose-built for service providers and MSPs to deliver UCaaS without owning a PSTN stack; potential enabling competitor to GABN's Metaswitch-based phone offering and relevant for the wholesale/channel angle.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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