Talia
Talia Limited is a UK-registered teleport, satellite, and terrestrial network operator providing global hybrid IP communications to enterprise customers in telecommunications, energy, government, mining, broadcast, security, and maritime sectors across EMEA and North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersLod, Israel
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Talia does
Talia Limited is a privately held UK-registered teleport, satellite, and terrestrial network operator delivering secure global IP communications to enterprise customers. Its hybrid network integrates VSAT satellite capacity, MPLS infrastructure, and teleport operations with data centres in London, Germany, the Middle East, and the United States, supplemented by direct interconnections to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Facebook. The company serves seven primary enterprise verticals — telecommunications, mining and construction, energy (oil and gas), government, broadcast and media, security and defence, and maritime — with a particular operational focus on remote-site and Middle Eastern deployments, including field engineering presence in Iraq (Basra) and the UAE (Dubai).
Talia's product portfolio is organised across four pillars: Communications (VSAT satellite internet, MPLS network, Thuraya mobile solutions); Cloud & Hosting (dedicated hosting, colocation, off-site data storage, Content Delivery Network); Media & Broadcasting (managed playout, IP streaming, occasional-use satellite capacity); and Technologies (systems integration, electronic security, procurement, intelligence and security services). A Training Academy delivers accredited VSAT and general technology courses. The Ka-band satellite capacity underpinning the network is sourced through a core partnership with Arabsat, with spot-beam coverage spanning Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Levant.
The business model combines recurring subscription revenue from connectivity and hosting contracts with one-time hardware sales (VSAT equipment), professional services from the training academy, and managed services delivered through regional offices. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales augmented by channel relationships with satellite operators (Arabsat, Thuraya) and hyperscale cloud providers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with bespoke enterprise contracts. Founded in 1991 and operating as a private limited company in the United Kingdom, Talia has not raised disclosed funding since a 2001 round with Techno Venture Management, and its most recent publicly dated strategic activity is the January 2021 cloud interconnection launch.
Talia firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Talia
- Legal name
- Talia Limited
- Website
- https://talia.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Talia Limited is a UK-registered teleport, satellite, and terrestrial network operator providing global hybrid IP communications to enterprise customers in telecommunications, energy, government, mining, broadcast, security, and maritime sectors across EMEA and North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Talia industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Satellite Telecommunications Services
- NAICS
- Satellite Telecommunications (5174), All Other Telecommunications (517810), Telecommunications (517)
- SIC
- Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Communications Services, Nec (4899)
- akta.pro primary industry
- IP Transit & Internet Backbone (Tier-1/2, peering, DIA) (HDAIAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG)
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Where Talia is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lod
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices5 records
Markets served
Talia business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Satellite Communications Services: VSAT satellite internet and terrestrial network connectivity services provided on subscription or usage basis to enterprise customers requiring global communications infrastructure.
- Cloud and Hosting Services: Dedicated hosting, colocation hosting, off-site data storage, and CDN services for enterprise customers requiring data centre infrastructure and content delivery capabilities.
- Media and Broadcasting: Playout services, IP streaming, and occasional use services for broadcast and media companies requiring content distribution capabilities.
- Hardware and Equipment Sales: Sale and procurement of VSAT equipment and related hardware to support customer installation and maintenance of satellite communications systems.
- Training Academy Services: Accredited training courses for VSAT field technicians and engineers, providing both local and online training options.
- Managed Services: Local IT and managed services with regional presence across Europe, Africa and the Middle East including systems integration, electronic security, and procurement services.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Talia product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Talia is a market-leading teleport, satellite, and terrestrial network operator providing secure global IP communications to international enterprises through a hybrid network combining VSAT, MPLS, and teleport infrastructure. It delivers communications (VSAT, MPLS, Thuraya mobile), cloud and hosting (dedicated hosting, colocation, off-site storage, CDN), media and broadcasting (playout, IP streaming, occasional use), technologies (systems integration, electronic security, procurement, intelligence), and a Training Academy, supported by data centres in London, Germany, the Middle East and the US.
Product overview
Talia is a market-leading teleport, satellite, and terrestrial network operator providing a comprehensive hybrid network platform for global IP communications. The portfolio is organized around four core pillars: Communications (VSAT Satellite Internet, MPLS Network, and Thuraya Mobile Solutions) providing core connectivity; Cloud & Hosting (Dedicated Hosting, Colocation Hosting, Off-site Data Storage, and Content Delivery Network) providing data centre and content distribution services; Media & Broadcasting (Playout Services, IP Streaming, and Occasional Use) supporting broadcast operations; and Technologies (Systems Integration, Electronic Security, Procurement, and Intelligence & Security) providing IT and managed services. The platform also includes a Training Academy offering VSAT and general technology training. Talia's hybrid network integrates satellite, terrestrial, and cloud infrastructure to deliver enterprise connectivity across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, with field engineers available in many countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- VSAT Satellite Internet Satellite broadband internet service providing global IP communications through VSAT technology, enabling connectivity in remote and underserved regions for enterprise customers.
- MPLS Network Multiprotocol Label Switching network providing secure, scalable global IP communications with guaranteed quality of service for enterprise operations, supported by data centres in London, Germany, the Middle East, and the US.
- Thuraya Mobile Solutions Mobile satellite communications solutions providing voice, data, and messaging capabilities through the Thuraya mobile satellite network for users requiring mobile satellite connectivity.
- Dedicated Hosting Enterprise-grade dedicated server hosting with data centres in London, Germany, the Middle East, and the US, providing reliable infrastructure and connectivity.
- Colocation Hosting Data centre colocation services providing physical space for customer equipment with reliable connectivity and infrastructure support.
- Content Delivery Network (CDN) Global content delivery network ensuring fast, secure, and reliable delivery of digital content to end users worldwide.
- Playout Services Fully managed playout solutions for broadcast media, enabling continuous content broadcasting with distribution capacity to multiple channels.
- IP Streaming IP-based video streaming services for live and on-demand content distribution over the internet.
- Occasional Use Satellite capacity services for temporary or event-based broadcasting requirements.
- Systems Integration Integration services combining hardware, software, and connectivity solutions to support enterprise day-to-day operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Electronic Security Electronic security solutions providing protective measures for organizational infrastructure and communications.
- Procurement Technology procurement services supporting enterprise technology acquisitions and deployments.
- Intelligence and Security Comprehensive security services offering preventive measures, monitoring assessments, and strategic programs to protect organizational data.
- VSAT Training Accredited training program for VSAT field technicians and engineers to install and maintain satellite equipment, available locally or online.
- Talia Training General technology training services available locally or online to build understanding of satellite and network technologies.
Companies that use Talia
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Talia technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature7 records
Talia partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTalia announced enhancements to its core network, adding interconnects to Amazon Web Services (AWS). This interconnection enables Talia customers to access AWS cloud services through Talia's global network.
- Microsoft AzurecoreTalia announced enhancements to its core network, adding interconnects to Microsoft Azure. This interconnection enables Talia customers to access Azure cloud services through Talia's global network.
- FacebookcoreTalia announced enhancements to its core network, adding interconnects to Facebook. This interconnection enables Talia customers to access Facebook services through Talia's global network.
- Google CloudcoreTalia announced enhancements to its core network, adding interconnects to Google Cloud. This interconnection enables Talia customers to access Google Cloud services through Talia's global network.
- ArabsatcoreTalia announced further collaboration with Arabsat, acquiring an additional Ka-band spot beam with coverage across the Levant region, adding to existing beams in Iraq and Afghanistan. This partnership expands Talia's satellite coverage capabilities in the Middle East.
- ThurayacoreTalia offers Thuraya mobile solutions as part of its communications portfolio, providing satellite mobile services to customers requiring mobile satellite connectivity.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Talia competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Telesat: Telesat is a Canadian satellite operator providing enterprise, broadcast, and government connectivity, and is developing its own LEO Lightspeed constellation. It is comparable to Talia as a satellite connectivity provider, with overlap in enterprise and government segments and potential future overlap as Telesat adds LEO capacity.
- Viasat: Viasat is a global communications company offering satellite broadband, networking, and secure communications for defence and enterprise customers. It directly overlaps with Talia's VSAT, enterprise connectivity, and defence segments, while also competing in adjacent consumer broadband markets.
- SES: SES is a leading global satellite operator with a fleet of GEO and now MEO satellites providing enterprise connectivity, broadcast, and government services. It is comparable to Talia as a satellite-based connectivity provider serving enterprise and government customers, but at vastly larger scale and with owned orbital capacity.
- Inmarsat: Inmarsat (now part of Viasat) provides global mobile satellite communications, particularly for maritime, aviation, government, and enterprise. It is comparable to Talia in serving maritime and government connectivity needs and represents a major incumbent competitor in the satellite enterprise segment.
- Intelsat: Intelsat operates one of the world's largest satellite fleets, delivering enterprise networking, media, and government connectivity. Like Talia, it provides managed satellite communications and media distribution, but does so at global incumbent scale with its own satellite infrastructure.
Direct peers
- Speedcast: Speedcast is a managed satellite communications provider serving maritime, energy, government, and enterprise customers worldwide. It is one of the closest direct comparables to Talia given the shared focus on remote-site enterprise connectivity, hybrid network models, and vertical-specific managed services.
- Comtech Telecommunications: Comtech provides satellite ground infrastructure, public safety, and defence communications solutions, including VSAT platforms. It overlaps with Talia in VSAT technology and defence/government connectivity, though Comtech is more upstream as a hardware/systems provider.
- Hughes Network Systems: Hughes is a leading provider of satellite broadband and managed network services for enterprise, government, and consumer customers. It is a direct peer to Talia in VSAT technology, managed enterprise connectivity, and government/defence networks, with a comparable product-led go-to-market.
- Gilat Satellite Networks: Gilat develops VSAT technology, satellite terminals, and hub systems, and operates managed networks for enterprise and cellular backhaul. It competes directly with Talia in VSAT-based enterprise connectivity, particularly in cellular backhaul and remote-site enterprise networking.
- Signalhorn: Signalhorn is an independent teleport and satellite service operator offering managed connectivity, hosting, and broadcast services to enterprise and government customers. It is a direct niche peer to Talia, with a comparable teleport-led, hybrid network operating model.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Talia social profiles
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Talia leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Talia funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Talia M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Talia
What does Talia do?
Talia is a market-leading teleport, satellite, and terrestrial network operator providing secure global IP communications to international enterprises through a hybrid network combining VSAT, MPLS, and teleport infrastructure. It delivers communications (VSAT, MPLS, Thuraya mobile), cloud and hosting (dedicated hosting, colocation, off-site storage, CDN), media and broadcasting (playout, IP streaming, occasional use), technologies (systems integration, electronic security, procurement, intelligence), and a Training Academy, supported by data centres in London, Germany, the Middle East and the US.
Is Talia a public or private company?
Talia is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Talia founded?
Talia was founded in 1991. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Talia based?
Talia is headquartered in Lod, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does Talia make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Satellite Communications Services are the primary driver. The others are cloud and Hosting Services, media and Broadcasting, hardware and Equipment Sales, training Academy Services and managed Services.
Who are Talia's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Telesat, Viasat, SES, Inmarsat and Intelsat. Direct peers are Speedcast, Comtech Telecommunications, Hughes Network Systems, Gilat Satellite Networks and Signalhorn.
Does Talia have an API?
No public API is recorded for Talia.
What industry is Talia in?
Talia's product category is Satellite Telecommunications Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAEAA, IP Transit & Internet Backbone (Tier-1/2, peering, DIA), with a secondary code of HDAIAGAG, IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity). Its NAICS code is 5174 and its SIC code is 4812.