R&C

What R&C does

R&C (Réseaux & Communications) is a French private telecom infrastructure services company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ivry-sur-Seine, majority-owned since 2019 by Sofival. Operating under the RC Group umbrella alongside subsidiaries A.N.T. Conseil, Opti'Cables, OptiCom, Allo Numérique, R&C Accessoires, R&C Services, and Borne4You, the company provides end-to-end network lifecycle services — engineering design, FTTH/FTTO/FTTE deployment, operations and maintenance, final connections, video surveillance, QSE controls, and consulting — for telecom operators, media companies, social housing providers, municipalities, defense entities, and SMBs across France.

The technical stack spans optical fiber (FTTH/O/E), satellite reception, terrestrial broadcasting, coaxial/HFC, radio/IoT, Wi-Fi/wired IP, video surveillance/access control, and EV charging infrastructure (IRVE). R&C's proprietary software — an integrated smartphone-based scheduling and intervention-reporting platform, the FIBERCABLE optical-measurement suite, and GIS engineering tools (QGIS, AutoCAD Map, IPON, netGeo) — connects directly into client information systems, enabling zero-paper, real-time reporting at a cadence of every 30 minutes. Field operations are delivered through a national network of 40+ partners and 450+ qualified technicians covering 100% of French territory, with monthly intervention capacity of 15,000–20,000 home-based actions.

The business operates three revenue streams: professional services (project- and framework-contract work with operators like Bouygues, Orange, Canal+, Free, Axione, TDF, and Eiffage); consumer and SMB at-home services (Services à la carte with fixed pricing €109–€379 per intervention, plus Starlink and FTTH pre-equipment); and TV accessories hardware sales (R&C Accessoires, B2B bulk to healthcare and hospitality). The company disclosed €27M turnover for 2024 and is led by CEO Alain Maine, Deputy CEO Kim Neyret, and CFO Jacqueline Cortes.

Name

R&C

Legal name

R&C

Website

https://r-c.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

R&C is a French private telecom infrastructure services firm that designs, deploys, and maintains fiber, satellite, and coaxial networks for telecom operators, media companies, social housing providers, municipalities, and defense clients across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rungis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Telecom Infrastructure Services: R&C generates revenue primarily through professional services contracts covering the full telecom infrastructure lifecycle: network engineering studies, FTTH/FTTO/FTTE deployment, operations and maintenance, quality control and acceptance testing, home-based interventions, and consulting. Revenue is project-based and contract-driven, with long-term framework agreements with telecom operators (Bouygues, Orange) and public authorities. Volume-based pricing for interventions (per-intervention rates) combined with project-based contracts for design, deployment, and QSE services.
2. At-Home Consumer Services (R&C Services à la carte): Direct-to-consumer and SMB services for satellite TV installation, fiber pre-equipment studies, Starlink installation, home audio/connected devices, and antenna services. Priced at fixed unit rates per service type (e.g., satellite dish installation from €249–€379, antenna from €369, fiber pre-equipment from €109–€132, Starlink from €300–€360). Customers pay per service performed. Additional services quoted separately.
3. TV Accessories (R&C Accessoires): Sale of TV consumables (disposable headphones, security cords, remote control bags, universal remotes) to healthcare (clinics, hospitals) and hospitality (hotels, residences) operators. B2B bulk ordering with 24-hour delivery and free shipping from €420 ex-VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

R&C is a French telecom infrastructure services company that delivers end-to-end network lifecycle solutions across the full production chain: engineering design (Conception/Bureau d'études), civil engineering and FTTH/FTTO/FTTE optical fiber deployment, network operations and maintenance, home-based final connections and after-sales service, urban video surveillance, quality-control audits (QSE), and consulting. The company complements these B2B offerings with a separate B2C consumer service platform (Services à la carte) for on-demand satellite dish, terrestrial antenna, Starlink, FTTH pre-equipment, and connected-device home installations, plus a B2B TV consumables e-commerce business (R&C Accessoires) for healthcare and hospitality operators.

Product overview

R&C is a telecom infrastructure services company operating as part of RC Group. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services across the entire network lifecycle: Network Engineering Design (Conception – Bureau d'études), Fixed Network Deployment (Déploiement FTTH/O/E), Network Operation & Maintenance (Exploitation – Maintenance), Final Connection & Home Interventions (Interventions à domicile - Raccordements), Video Surveillance (Vidéoprotection), Network Control/QSE (Contrôles et QSE), and Network Consulting (Conseil). These services cover fiber optic (FTTH/FTTE/FTTO), satellite, coaxial, and radio networks. Supporting consumer-facing offerings include Services à la Carte (on-demand home services), R&C Accessoires (TV consumables e-commerce), Devis Travaux Fibre (fiber diagnostic/unblocking services), and proprietary IT platforms for intervention management and real-time reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Network Engineering Design (Conception – Bureau d'études) FTTH network engineering design services including master plans, design documentation, technical studies, and field surveys for French regional and national telecom projects. Targeted at telecom operators, public initiative networks (RIP), and infrastructure project owners.
• Fixed Network Deployment (Déploiement FTTH/O/E) End-to-end optical fiber network deployment including civil engineering, infrastructure construction, network rollout, and fiber continuity testing across FTTH, FTTA, and FTTB networks. Targeted at telecom operators, RIP, and infrastructure contractors.
• Network Operation & Maintenance (Exploitation – Maintenance) Network infrastructure maintenance, supervision, and management including delegated project management, national supervision, and both curative and preventative maintenance. Includes the nationwide LTE 700/800 MHz interference remediation platform serving major telecom operators. Targeted at telecom operators and broadcasters.
• Final Connection & Home Interventions (Raccordements) Home-based technical interventions including final fiber connections, satellite installations, troubleshooting, and after-sales services for individuals, professionals, and operator subscribers. Targeted at telecom operator subscriber bases (e.g., Canal+, Nordnet, Bouygues) and individual customers.
• Video Surveillance (Vidéoprotection) Video surveillance system design, deployment, and maintenance including access control, intercom solutions, GDPR-compliant privacy masking, and integration with VMS (Video Management System) platforms. Targeted at municipalities, social housing providers, hospitality operators, and collective housing managers.
• Network Control, Quality, Safety & Environment (Contrôles et QSE) Quality control, safety inspection, and environmental compliance services including engineering study audits, technical validation, reflectometric testing (OTDR - Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer measurements), and customer satisfaction surveys (2,000 quality surveys/month). Targeted at telecom operators and public project owners.
• Network Consulting (Conseil) Technical, patrimonial, and financial audit services for communications networks, including assistance in design specifications and technical support for digital territorial development under the Plan France Très Haut Débit. Targeted at public authorities and operators.
• Services à la Carte (Consumer On-Demand Home Services) On-demand multimedia services for individuals and SMBs: satellite TV installation (€249–€379, facade/roof, single/twin), terrestrial antenna (€369), Starlink internet setup (€300–€360), FTTH pre-equipment studies (€109–€132), connected speakers/amplifier installation (€149–€199), TV socket installation (€129), and satellite re-pointing (€129–€169). Customers pay per service performed; 100% France coverage via partner network.
• Fiber Works Quotation (Devis Travaux Fibre) Diagnostic and unblocking services for fiber connections: study and diagnosis (€120 incl. VAT), simple unblocking (€230 incl. VAT, €80 surcharge for broken conduit requiring excavation), and unblocking on natural ground (€310 incl. VAT). 100% discount on diagnostic fee if works accepted same day. Targeted at property owners, syndicates of co-owners, and individuals facing FTTH connection issues.
• R&C Accessoires (TV Consumables B2B E-commerce) B2B e-commerce sale of TV consumables (disposable headphones, security cords, remote control bags, universal remote controls) with 24-hour delivery and free shipping from €420 ex-VAT (excluding VAT). Targeted at healthcare (clinics, hospitals) and hospitality (hotels, residences) operators.
• IRVE Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Deployment Installation, supervision, and maintenance of EV charging stations (IRVE - Infrastructure de Recharge pour Véhicules Électriques) carried out by QUALIFELEC P2/B1V/B2V/BR certified technicians. Targeted at residential, commercial, and public-sector clients in France, expanded through the 2025 acquisition of Borne For You.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000–20,000 monthly technical interventions managed across France
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core and minor.

• BA TelecomsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBA Telecom is a partner company based in Marseille, faithful to R&C for nearly 10 years. Specializes in fiber optic (Orange subscriber connections and maintenance) and low-current work (Ethernet networks, Wi-Fi hotspots, video surveillance). Located in Marseille with 12 employees. Regionally operates in Bouches-du-Rhône and across PACA, with capacity to operate nationally for temporary missions.
• Allo NumériquecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllo Numérique joined RC group as a subsidiary in 2021. Founded 2009, based near Rennes (35) with an antenna in Chambéry (73), employing 14 people. Specializes in Wi-Fi solutions for hospitality (hotels, vacation residences, camping), collective TV reception (TNT/SAT/IP), audio/video, security, and home automation. Also provides 4G remediation and satellite internet installation services. Partner to R&C for over 10 years before acquisition.
• Opti'CablescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpti'Cables joined RC group in 2020. Founded 2007, based in Villeneuve-la-Garenne (92) with 50+ specialized technicians. Expert in FTTH network studies, deployment, and subscriber connections for prestigious clients. Joins to reinforce national territorial network, particularly in RIP (Réseaux d'Initiative Publique) zones. Consolidates positioning across the entire FTTH/O/E value chain.
• OptiComcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOptiCom joined RC group in 2021. Founded 2011, based in Aubergenville (78) with ~50 technicians. Specialist in fiber optic networks capable of large-scale work including civil engineering and low-voltage networks (copper, cable, digital terrestrial, video surveillance, access control/intercom). Reinforces RC group's presence across the entire FTTH/O/E/A value chain.
• A.N.T. ConseilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA.N.T. Conseil joined RC group in 2019 as part of Sofival's entry into R&C's capital. Founded 2010, specialized in digital territorial development consulting and engineering control. Recognized for expertise in GraceTHD standardized data model. Provides technical assistance to local contracting authorities for next-generation network design and implementation under the Plan France Très Haut Débit.
• Nathd (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRC group won Nathd's contract for technical audits of FttX network equipment and infrastructure across Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Missions include technical audits of connections, ducts, NRO, PM, PBO, BPE, collection links, transport and distribution, plus training of Nathd shareholder agents on network audits and engineering rules. Nathd (delegation of service public) is responsible for network exploitation, connections, and worksite supervision.
• WeFixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeFix is a smartphone repair specialist. R&C provides training for the XForce screen protection product (film protection for smartphones, watches, tablets, PCs) across Darty and Fnac stores in France. R&C has conducted over 150 training sessions since the partnership began, with the service covering stores nationwide.
• Darty (Fnac Darty Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorR&C conducts XForce screen protection product training sessions in Darty stores across France. Also serves as a customer acquisition channel for at-home telecom services (satellite, fiber) with Darty as a 'comment nous avez-vous connu?' (how did you hear about us?) referral source on service request forms.
• FnacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorR&C conducts XForce screen protection product training sessions in Fnac stores across France. Also serves as a customer acquisition channel for at-home telecom services, listed as a referral source on service request forms.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SNEF Group: French B2B services group providing electrical, telecom, and energy infrastructure services. Comparable in offering fixed-network deployment, FTTH connections, and home-based interventions across France.
• Scopelec: French cooperative specializing in telecom network deployment, fiber optics, and home interventions. Direct peer in FTTH rollout and field-service operations for major French telcos.
• Sogetrel: Major French telecom infrastructure services company offering network design, deployment, and maintenance for operators, public authorities, and enterprises. Closely comparable to R&C across the full telecom lifecycle, though larger in scale.
• Circet: European leader in telecom infrastructure services, operating across fiber deployment, copper network maintenance, and mobile networks. Direct competitor for major French operator framework contracts; significantly larger than R&C.
• Constructel: European telecom infrastructure services provider with operations across France, Germany, and the Nordics. Overlaps with R&C in fiber deployment, mobile network build, and operator maintenance contracts.

Regional players

• TDF (TéléDiffusion de France): French broadcasting and telecommunications infrastructure operator managing terrestrial, fiber, and data-center assets. Listed as R&C client; comparable in deploying and maintaining terrestrial/Hertzian networks across France, though TDF operates its own infrastructure rather than pure services.

Broad incumbents

• SPIE: Major French technical services group with telecom infrastructure as one of several verticals. Provides fiber deployment, mobile network services, and urban infrastructure comparable to R&C's portfolio but within a much larger, multi-vertical business.
• Axians (VINCI Energies): VINCI Energies' ICT brand providing telecom infrastructure, enterprise networks, and smart-city solutions globally. Competes with R&C on FTTH engineering, deployment, and private-network rollouts, with much broader geographic footprint.
• ENGIE Ineo: Subsidiary of ENGIE offering infrastructure services across energy, telecom, and urban networks. Broader portfolio than R&C but directly competes on FTTH deployment and public-sector digital infrastructure contracts (notably listed as R&C client in the same data set).
• Eiffage Énergie Systèmes: Eiffage's energy and digital systems arm covering telecom, electrical, and automation infrastructure. Overlaps with R&C across fiber deployment, video surveillance, and urban networks (Eiffage is also listed as an R&C client).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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