What Telecompaper does

Telecompaper (legally Telecom.paper BV) is an independent Dutch B2B research and publishing company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Zeist, Netherlands. The company produces news, market research, and event coverage for the global telecommunications industry, serving executives, analysts, investors, and decision-makers who need consolidated intelligence across fragmented telecom markets. Its coverage spans eight market segments (Mobile, Broadband, Satellite, Video, Semiconductors, IT, Enterprise Solutions, Network Equipment) and more than fifteen geographic regions ranging from global to country-level (UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Benelux).

The product platform is organized into three pillars: tp:news (real-time industry news distributed via the website and email subscriptions), tp:research (a subscription research portal hosting quantitative market insights reports with five-year forecasts, MVNO research, and a Consumer Insight Panel), and tp:events (coverage of telecom industry conferences such as MWC). Additional offerings include Background & Commentary analysis, white papers, advertorials, and a freemium subscription model in which free headlines act as a top-of-funnel lead mechanism for paid full-content access. The underlying technology is a web-based publishing platform with structured taxonomies by market, topic, focus area, and region; the firm highlights an archive of 17,997+ wireless news pages as evidence of its data scale.

Telecompaper monetizes primarily through recurring subscriptions to news and research, supplemented by advertising/partnership content (white papers, advertorials, partner listings, jobs board) and event-related services. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, operates with 11-50 employees, and is led by founder and CEO Ed Achterberg. Distribution is digital-first via the website, email/newsletters, LinkedIn, and Bluesky, with a self-serve global funnel.

Name

Telecompaper

Legal name

Telecom.paper BV

Website

https://telecompaper.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Telecompaper is an independent Dutch B2B research and publishing firm founded in 2000 that delivers telecom industry news, market research reports, and event coverage to professionals worldwide via subscription services across its tp:news, tp:research, and tp:events platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Houten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. News Subscription Services: Telecompaper generates revenue primarily through subscription-based access to their telecommunications industry news, research reports, and market insights. The company offers free headlines as a lead generation mechanism, with premium content and detailed reports available through paid subscriptions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Telecompaper is an independent B2B research and publishing company that provides subscription-based telecom industry news, market insights reports, and quantitative research to professionals worldwide. The company operates a three-pillar platform: tp:news (real-time industry news), tp:research (market research with forecasts), and tp:events (industry event coverage), covering Mobile, Broadband, Satellite, Video, Semiconductors, IT, Enterprise Solutions, and Network Equipment segments across global regions.

Product overview

Telecompaper is an independent research and publishing company serving the telecommunications industry since 2000. The company operates a three-pillar platform comprising tp:news (real-time industry news), tp:research (market research and reports), and tp:events (industry event coverage). The core research products include Telecom Business Market Insights Reports with quantitative data and forecasts, MVNO Research, Consumer Insight Panels, and Background & Commentary analysis. Market coverage spans mobile, broadband, satellite, video, semiconductor, IT, enterprise solutions, and network equipment sectors. The company is headquartered in Zeist, Netherlands, and serves professionals through subscription-based services and free headline offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• tp:news Real-time telecom industry news coverage providing updates on telecommunications markets, operators, regulatory developments, and technology trends worldwide, serving telecom professionals globally.
• tp:research Subscription-based research platform offering market insights, quantitative data, forecasts, and analysis across telecom service categories and enterprise segments, designed for telecom industry decision-makers.
• tp:events Industry events platform providing coverage of telecom conferences, exhibitions, and professional gatherings including MWC, targeted at telecom event attendees and professionals.
• Telecompaper Market Research Comprehensive market research reports covering telecom sectors including mobile, broadband, satellite, video, semiconductor, IT, enterprise solutions, and network equipment, sold to telecom professionals and analysts.
• Telecom Business Market Insights Reports Quantitative market insights reports analyzing telecom markets with data, forecasts, and service provider analysis; example: Dutch business telecom market report covering Q3 2025 with five-year forecasts for mobile, fixed telephony, broadband, and data networks.
• MVNO Research Specialized research coverage focused on mobile virtual network operators, their market positioning, and industry dynamics, targeting operators, analysts, and investors in the MVNO ecosystem.
• Consumer Insight Panel Consumer panel data providing insights into telecom service usage, preferences, and satisfaction metrics, sold to telecom operators, vendors, and market researchers.
• Background & Commentary Expert analysis and commentary on telecom industry developments, regulatory changes, and market trends, providing in-depth perspectives for telecom professionals and decision-makers.
• News Subscription Services Tailored news subscription offerings providing professionals with industry-specific updates via alerts and curated content, targeting telecom professionals requiring customizable information delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 17,997 news pages across wireless coverage alone
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TeleGeography: Specialist telecom market research and data firm producing reports, datasets, and analysis on networks, submarine cables, and operator markets — directly comparable to Telecompaper's research and data offering for the same buyer base.
• Analysys Mason: Global consulting and research firm exclusively focused on telecoms, media, and digital infrastructure — a close peer in vertical focus, subscription research, and operator coverage.
• Omdia (Informa Tech): Telecoms and digital industry research house (formerly Ovum) producing syndicated reports, forecasts, and analyst commentary — competes directly with tp:research for the same telecom professional buyers.
• Light Reading: Long-running B2B telecom news, analysis, and events brand serving operators and vendors — a close peer to tp:news and tp:events in format, audience, and content focus.
• Capacity Media: Telecom wholesale, infrastructure, and digital infrastructure news/events platform — overlaps with Telecompaper's enterprise, wholesale, and fibre coverage segments and buyer personas.
• TelecomTV: Independent telecom industry news, video, and analysis platform serving operator professionals — directly comparable editorial and audience proposition to tp:news.

Broad incumbents

• IDC (International Data Corporation): Global market intelligence firm covering telecom alongside broader IT — a much larger incumbent competing for enterprise telecom research budgets with broader portfolio reach.
• Gartner: Dominant IT and telecom advisory and research subscription firm — represents the upper-end incumbent benchmark for pricing, retention, and enterprise research distribution.
• GlobalData: Large-scale data and research provider covering telecom as part of a multi-vertical portfolio — competes with Telecompaper on enterprise subscriptions across overlapping operator and vendor accounts.

Emerging players

• ABI Research: Specialist technology research firm covering telecoms, connectivity, and adjacent emerging tech — a focused research peer with overlapping operator and enterprise buyer overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/telecompaper
• Xx.com/telecompaper
• Facebookfacebook.com/Telecompaper

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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