INRED

What INRED does

INRED (legal name RED DE INGENIERÍA S.A.S.) is a Colombian satellite connectivity operator founded in 2002 and headquartered in Bogotá, providing broadband internet to rural and remote locations across Colombia that lack terrestrial infrastructure. The company delivers services over the SES-14 High Throughput Satellite (HTS) using Ku, Ka, and C-band frequencies as a certified SES Networks Signature Solutions partner, supplemented by a proprietary national field force of engineers, technicians, and installers for deployment and maintenance.

INRED's core product portfolio centers on Internet Satelital (satellite broadband), the Zonas Digitales Rurales (free public WiFi access points funded by government contracts), Soluciones Integrales (custom integrated connectivity solutions), and Infraestructura y Soporte (field infrastructure and managed services). The company has deployed 1,500+ satellite access points and 1,300+ contracted digital zones, with broadband speeds of 9 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload at rural digital zones. Adjacent product lines include IoT connectivity for smart agriculture, industrial IoT for mining safety and equipment monitoring, telemedicine connectivity for rural healthcare, and a consumer-facing sub-brand called WifiYA.

The business model is primarily government-driven, with the majority of revenue tied to multi-year managed services contracts from Colombia's MinTIC ministry under programs such as Kioscos Vive Digital Phase III (2016), the 1,000 WiFi Zones initiative (2019), and the 300 Rural Digital Zones deployment (2020). Secondary revenue streams include corporate satellite services to telecommunications operators (notably Claro Colombia) and subscription/managed services to private enterprises in mining, agriculture, and healthcare verticals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company does not report revenue, has no disclosed institutional investors, and operates as a privately held, founder/management-led entity with a 501-1,000 employee field-services organization.

Name

INRED

Legal name

RED DE INGENIERÍA S.A.S.

Website

https://inred.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

INRED is a Colombian satellite internet operator deploying broadband connectivity to rural Colombia via SES-14 HTS, serving MinTIC government rural access programs, telecommunications operators, and enterprises in mining, agriculture, and healthcare.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Telecommunications

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410), Satellite Telecommunications (51741)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural & Regional ISPs (HDAIADAI), Satellite Wholesale Capacity & Backhaul (transponder/HTS capacity, teleport services) (HDAIAEAJ), NTN-Enabled Emergency, Government & Defense Communications (Public Safety, Tactical, Resilience) (HDAIAJAJ), Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers (HDAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Satellite internet services
• Rural connectivity solutions
• Broadband telecommunications
• Digital inclusion projects
• Managed network services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Satellite Internet Contracts: INRED generates revenue primarily through government contracts with MinTIC for deploying and operating satellite internet infrastructure in rural Colombia, including the Zonas Digitales Rurales project covering 1,300+ zones.
2. Corporate/Enterprise Satellite Services: Satellite internet services provided to corporate clients including telecommunications operators (Claro) and private enterprises requiring connectivity for remote operations in mining, agriculture, and other sectors.
3. Telemedicine Connectivity Solutions: Specialized satellite connectivity services for healthcare sector enabling telemedicine applications in remote and rural medical facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

INRED provides satellite internet connectivity services across Colombia, particularly in rural and remote areas unreachable by terrestrial networks. Using SES-14 HTS satellite technology, the company delivers broadband access to government entities, telecommunications operators, and enterprises, while operating a national network of free public Rural Digital Zones (Zonas Digitales Rurales) serving underserved communities.

Product overview

INRED is a Colombian telecommunications company offering satellite internet connectivity services across Colombia. The core portfolio is anchored by Internet Satelital, a broadband satellite service powered by SES-14 HTS technology (Ku, Ka, and C-band), complemented by a national network of Zonas Digitales Rurales — free public internet access points deployed in rural communities. Supporting these core offerings are Soluciones Integrales (custom integrated solutions), Infraestructura y Soporte (field infrastructure and technical support), and Servicios Profesionales (consulting and implementation services). INRED also operates sub-products including Internet Sano (a safe-internet filtering initiative compliant with Colombian law) and a Test de Velocidad (online speed testing tool). The company primarily serves rural communities, government entities, and corporate clients, functioning as a strategic technology partner for operators and public-access projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internet Satelital (Satellite Internet) Satellite broadband internet connectivity powered by SES-14 HTS satellite technology (Ku, Ka, and C-band), delivering data, audio, and video transmission to any location across Colombian territory, including areas unreachable by terrestrial networks. Targeted at government, telecom operators, and enterprises.
• Zonas Digitales Rurales (Rural Digital Zones) Free public satellite internet access points deployed in rural corregimientos and veredas, providing 24/7 connectivity (9 Mbps download / 1 Mbps upload, 7,800 sq m coverage) to rural communities, students, and local populations. Funded by MinTIC government programs.
• Soluciones Integrales (Integrated Solutions)
• Infraestructura y Soporte (Infrastructure and Support) Technical infrastructure deployment and ongoing support services, leveraging a specialized field team of engineers, technicians, and installers operating nationally for project execution and maintenance.
• Servicios Profesionales (Professional Services) Expert professional services accompanying connectivity projects, including needs assessment, solution design, implementation, and ongoing operational support for clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 234,000 people benefiting from 300 digital zones project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• SES NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationINRED is one of the first certified partners to offer SES Networks Signature Solutions in Colombia. They leverage the SES-14 satellite with HTS technology for satellite internet connectivity across Colombia. SES-14 is a hybrid satellite using Ku, Ka, and C-band frequencies with wide beams and high-performance spot beams covering Latin America, Caribbean, and North Atlantic regions.
• MinTIC (Ministerio de Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerINRED has been selected by Colombia's Ministry of ICT as operator for multiple rural connectivity projects including Zonas Digitales Rurales (300+ zones) and 1,000 WiFi zones nationwide. These projects aim to reduce the digital divide and provide free internet access to rural communities, schools, and healthcare facilities across 19+ departments.
• Claro ColombiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClaro Colombia is a major telecommunications operator that works with INRED as a technology partner for satellite connectivity projects and corporate solutions in Colombia.
• WifiYAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWifiYA is affiliated company that offers WiFi services, operating as a related brand under the INRED ecosystem for connectivity solutions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Viasat: Major global satellite broadband operator with consumer, enterprise, and government offerings; competes with INRED for large connectivity contracts and increasingly targets Latin American rural and government markets.
• Comtech Telecommunications: Diversified satellite communications and defense technology provider, including VSAT platforms and managed satellite services used by governments and enterprises in Latin America for rural and mission-critical connectivity.
• Telesat: Global GEO and LEO satellite operator serving enterprise, government, and rural connectivity customers across the Americas; competes for the same large universal-access RFPs that drive INRED's government revenue.
• SES Networks (SES): INRED's primary satellite capacity partner and a global GEO/MEO operator. While SES is upstream of INRED, its managed-services arm and direct enterprise business overlap with the same customer set in Latin America.

Regional players

• CNT Ecuador (Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones): State-owned Ecuadorian telecom operator that deploys rural and universal-access satellite connectivity programs comparable in design to MinTIC's projects served by INRED in Colombia.
• Hispasat: Spanish-language satellite operator with coverage across Spain and Latin America, including rural broadband, enterprise, and government services; comparable Spanish/regional footprint to INRED's market focus.

Direct peers

• Gilat Satellite Networks: Provider of satellite ground equipment and managed connectivity for rural, enterprise, and government networks across the Americas; competes directly with INRED in deploying satellite broadband infrastructure in underserved regions.
• Hughes Network Systems: One of the world's largest VSAT and HTS satellite broadband operators, with deep Latin America presence serving enterprises, governments, and rural communities — the same customer profile INRED targets with SES-14 capacity.
• Axesat (Axess Networks Solutions): Latin American satellite connectivity integrator headquartered in Colombia, serving enterprise, government, and rural markets with managed VSAT and enterprise solutions — a close direct competitor within INRED's home market.

Emerging players

• Starlink (SpaceX): LEO satellite broadband service expanding aggressively across Latin America with consumer-friendly pricing and low latency. Represents the most significant emerging competitive threat to INRED's GEO/HTS-based rural connectivity model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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