Tawasul Telecom

What Tawasul Telecom does

Tawasul Telecom, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kuwait, is an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solution provider operating across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) — with its principal operating brand Kalaam Telecom Bahrain serving Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia — and through a Global Enterprise division reaching international carriers. Its portfolio is structured as a platform with modular add-ons: core connectivity services (DIA, broadband fiber, MPLS, GMPLS, IPLC, AVPN, IP Transit); voice and unified communications (SIP Trunk, UCaaS, Microsoft Teams Voice Connect, Zoom Phone Voice Connect); cloud (Cloud-as-a-Service, Cloud Connect to AWS and Microsoft Azure); managed networks (Managed SD-WAN, Managed WiFi, Managed Router); cybersecurity (managed security, network/application security, Aramco CCC compliance); and ICT solutions (in-building fiber/GPON, ELV, CCTV, OneScreen digital signage). A wholesale/carrier division monetizes submarine cable assets via KNOT and EIG and a low-latency Iraq transit route.

Underpinning the offer is owned and resold physical infrastructure — subsea cable capacity, a regional MPLS backbone, and a data center — combined with a deep partner stack across hyperscalers (AWS, Microsoft Azure) and unified communications vendors (Microsoft, Zoom). The business model is overwhelmingly subscription/recurring across connectivity, voice, cloud, managed and cybersecurity lines, with wholesale bandwidth and spectrum services sold to other telecom operators.

The go-to-market operates as enterprise field sales targeting enterprises and SMEs across the GCC, a dedicated carrier/wholesale team serving other operators globally, and a self-service billing layer (KliK) for SMEs. Customer segmentation spans Enterprise, SME, and Carriers/Wholesale as primary segments, with secondary verticals spanning Government, Banking & Financial, Manufacturing/Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Real Estate, and Retail & Logistics. Pricing is opaque — customers are routed to "Contact Us" — consistent with bespoke enterprise and carrier contracts.

Name

Tawasul Telecom

Legal name

Kalaam Telecom Bahrain

Website

https://tawasultele.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tawasul Telecom is a Kuwait-founded ICT and telecommunications provider operating across Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia under the Kalaam Telecom brand, delivering connectivity, voice/UCaaS, cloud, managed network, cybersecurity, and ICT services to enterprises, SMEs, and wholesale carriers across the GCC region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Telco Cloud & Edge for NaaS (Distributed Cloud, MEC, Edge CNFs) (HDAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Telecommunications services
• Enterprise connectivity solutions
• Unified communications
• Managed network services
• Cloud infrastructure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Safat

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Connectivity Services: Provides internet connectivity (DIA, broadband fiber, offshore DIA), data networking (MPLS, GMPLS, IPLC, AVPN), and IP transit services to enterprise and carrier customers. Revenue generated through recurring service contracts.
2. Voice & Communications: Voice services including SIP trunk, toll-free services, unified communications (UCaaS), Microsoft Teams Voice Connect, Zoom Phone Voice Connect, and Contact Center solutions. Revenue from subscription and per-seat pricing.
3. Cloud Services: Cloud-as-a-Service, Cloud Connect (AWS, Microsoft Azure connectivity), Cloud Security Services, CCTV as-a-Service, and Private Cloud offerings.
4. Managed Network Services: Managed SD-WAN, Managed WiFi, Managed Router services for enterprise customers requiring outsourced network management.
5. Cybersecurity Services: Security consulting and advisory, managed security services (Kalaam Cyber Defense Center), network and infrastructure security, data and application security, and Aramco CCC compliance services.
6. ICT Solutions: In-building fiber and GPON solutions, ELV (Extra Low Voltage) solutions, CCTV solutions, and OneScreen display solutions for enterprise facilities.
7. Wholesale/Carrier Services: Wholesale bandwidth and capacity services to other telecom operators including spectrum services, Layer-1 (SDH/EoSDH), Ethernet, and submarine cable access via KNOT and EIG.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tawasul Telecom is an enterprise-focused ICT and telecommunications service provider offering a full-stack portfolio that includes global connectivity, voice and SIP trunking, unified communications, cloud, managed SD-WAN, cybersecurity, ICT, CCTV, and carrier/wholesale solutions. Services are delivered across owned infrastructure, multiple data centers, and a multi-country footprint spanning Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, with customers ranging from large enterprises and public sector to SMEs and international carriers.

Product overview

Kalaam Telecom Bahrain operates as a regional telecommunications provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity, voice, cloud, managed network, cybersecurity, and ICT solutions. The portfolio includes core connectivity services (DIA, MPLS, GMPLS, IPLC, AVPN), unified communications platforms (UCaaS, Microsoft Teams Voice Connect, Zoom Phone Voice Connect), cloud solutions (Cloud-as-a-Service, Cloud Connect with AWS/Azure integrations), managed network services (SD-WAN, Managed WiFi, Managed Router), cybersecurity offerings, and carrier wholesale solutions. The platform-plus-modules architecture enables enterprises to select individual services while the integrated offerings like SBC-as-a-Service and Contact Center-as-a-Service provide specialized capabilities. The company also offers sector-specific solutions for Government, Real Estate, Banking & Financial, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education, and Retail & Logistics industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Connectivity Solutions Enterprise-grade global connectivity services delivered over owned international and domestic network infrastructure, providing dedicated internet access, MPLS, and global network reach for enterprises operating across Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
• Voice and Communications (SIP Trunking) Hosted SIP trunking and voice services that connect enterprise PBX and communications platforms to the public switched telephone network, with international voice termination and inbound DIDs for enterprise customers.
• Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) Cloud-delivered unified communications suite combining voice, messaging, presence, and collaboration features for enterprise and SME customers seeking an alternative to on-premise PBX.
• SBC-as-a-Service Managed Session Border Controller service providing secure SIP signaling, interworking, and encryption for enterprise voice and UC deployments, delivered as a subscription rather than a customer-owned appliance.
• Contact Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) Cloud-based contact center solution providing inbound/outbound voice, IVR, queuing, and agent management for enterprise customer experience and support operations.
• Cloud Solutions (Cloud-as-a-Service) Cloud infrastructure services including compute, storage, and virtualization delivered from the company's tier-3 data centers, offered to enterprises and SMEs as an alternative to self-built server rooms.
• Cloud Connect Direct, low-latency network connectivity to hyperscale cloud providers, enabling enterprise customers to extend their on-premise and data center environments into public cloud platforms via dedicated links.
• Managed Network Solutions End-to-end managed network services covering design, deployment, and 24/7 operations of enterprise WAN and LAN environments, including SD-WAN orchestration for distributed sites.
• Cybersecurity Services Managed cybersecurity services including DDoS protection, managed firewall, endpoint security, and associated monitoring for enterprise customers that lack dedicated in-house security operations.
• ICT Solutions Integrated ICT solutions that combine consulting, design, and deployment of IT and communications infrastructure for enterprise customers undertaking digital transformation projects.
• Kalaam OneScreen Proprietary digital signage platform that enables businesses to centrally manage content across distributed screens for retail, hospitality, and corporate communication use cases.
• CCTV as-a-Service Subscription-based managed video surveillance service providing cameras, storage, and remote monitoring without requiring customers to own and operate the underlying hardware.
• Carrier Solutions Wholesale carrier services including IP transit, international voice, and data services sold to international and regional carriers and ISPs that require regional Middle East reach.
• KliK Proprietary digital self-service and customer management portal that allows customers to order, provision, and manage Tawasul Telecom services online, reducing reliance on manual sales and support interactions.
• Data Center Services Tier-3 data center services including colocation, hosting, and cross-connect capacity for enterprises and carriers in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
• Kalaam Iraq Transit Direct, low-latency transit service providing international carriers and ISPs with connectivity into Iraq via the company's owned infrastructure, sold as a wholesale routing service.
• Bulk SMS High-volume SMS messaging service for enterprises needing to send notifications, alerts, OTP messages, and marketing communications at scale.
• Standard Email Services Business-grade email hosting with standard mailbox, security, and storage features aimed at SME customers needing reliable email without managing in-house mail servers.

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Microsoft (Microsoft Teams Voice Connect)coreTechnology or IntegrationKalaam Telecom offers Microsoft Teams Voice Connect integration as part of its unified communications portfolio, enabling enterprise customers to use Microsoft Teams for voice calling with Kalaam's telephony infrastructure.
• Zoom (Zoom Phone Voice Connect, Zoom Enterprise Suite)coreTechnology or IntegrationKalaam Telecom offers Zoom Phone Voice Connect and Zoom Enterprise Suite integration, providing enterprise customers with cloud-based video and voice communications capabilities integrated with Kalaam's network infrastructure.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Cloud ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationKalaam Telecom provides Cloud Connect services linking customers to AWS cloud infrastructure, offering dedicated connectivity to Amazon Web Services for enterprise workloads.
• Microsoft Azure - Cloud ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationKalaam Telecom provides Cloud Connect services linking customers to Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, offering dedicated connectivity to Azure for enterprise workloads.
• KNOT (Kuwait Network) Submarine CablecoreTechnology or IntegrationKNOT is a submarine cable system in the Gulf region. Kalaam Telecom provides access to KNOT cable assets as part of its wholesale carrier solutions.
• EIG (Europe India Gateway) Submarine CablecoreTechnology or IntegrationEIG is a submarine cable system connecting Europe to India via the Middle East. Kalaam Telecom provides access to EIG cable assets as part of its international carrier solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Batelco Group: Batelco is the incumbent telecom operator headquartered in Bahrain offering enterprise connectivity, cloud, wholesale and managed services across the GCC. It competes with Kalaam on Bahrain-domiciled enterprise and wholesale business but operates at significantly larger scale.
• STC (Saudi Telecom Company): STC is the incumbent operator in Saudi Arabia providing connectivity, cloud, wholesale and ICT enterprise services. Kalaam targets the same Saudi enterprise and carrier market through its KSA office and Aramco CCC-aligned services.
• Zain Group: Zain is a Kuwait-headquartered MENA telecom operator with enterprise, wholesale and ICT divisions spanning multiple GCC and MENA markets. Kalaam competes with Zain in Kuwait on enterprise/SME and wholesale, and against its regional footprint on cross-border connectivity.
• Etisalat (e&): Etisalat/e& is a UAE-based incumbent with extensive enterprise, wholesale carrier and ICT businesses including the Smiles, E-Vision and data-center portfolio. Kalaam competes with Etisalat on wholesale transit and cross-GCC enterprise connectivity.
• Ooredoo Group: Ooredoo operates telecom and wholesale/enterprise services across MENA including Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Tunisia. Its wholesale and global services arm directly overlaps with Kalaam's carrier solutions portfolio for international MPLS/IPLC and IP Transit.
• du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications): du is the second UAE telecom operator offering enterprise connectivity, cloud and wholesale services. Kalaam competes with du for UAE and pan-GCC enterprise customers and for wholesale bandwidth procurement on subsea cables.
• Solutions by stc: Solutions by stc is STC's enterprise ICT subsidiary offering managed networks, cloud, security and UCaaS in Saudi Arabia. It directly overlaps with Kalaam's Saudi enterprise and ICT solutions portfolio including Aramco CCC-aligned services.

Direct peers

• Gulf Bridge International (GBI): GBI is a GCC-focused submarine cable operator and wholesale carrier connecting the Gulf to international markets. It is the closest wholesale-carrier peer to Kalaam, both operate subsea cable assets and sell Layer-1/IPLC/IP Transit to international carriers.
• Ooredoo Global Services: Ooredoo Global Services is the wholesale/international carrier arm of Ooredoo, providing MPLS, IPLC, IP Transit and SD-WAN to global carriers. It is a direct wholesale-carrier peer to Kalaam's Global Enterprise/Carrier division.

Regional players

• Vodafone Qatar: Vodafone Qatar is a Qatar-based operator serving enterprise and wholesale customers in a neighboring GCC market. While not directly overlapping with Kalaam's Bahrain/Kuwait/Saudi footprint, it competes indirectly for pan-GCC enterprise contracts and multinational carrier business.

Market position

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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