Name

RTComm

Legal name

АО «РТКомм.РУ»

Website

https://rtcomm.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

RTComm is a Russian satellite telecommunications operator providing VSAT, SCPC, mobile, and maritime satellite connectivity, plus data center colocation and DDoS protection, to government agencies, enterprises, telecom operators, and residential customers across remote regions of Russia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)

Keywords

• Satellite communications
• VSAT networks
• Data center services
• Maritime satellite
• IP telephony

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Satellite Communication Services: Recurring subscription and usage-based fees for VSAT channels, SCPC channels, satellite internet (SenSat, HotSpot), mobile and maritime VSAT, and VPN services. Revenue generated from monthly service fees, bandwidth subscriptions, and per-megabyte charges for data transfer across satellite links.
2. Equipment Sales and Installation: Sale and lease of satellite communication equipment including VSAT terminals, modems, antennas, and mobile satellite devices. Equipment is sold outright, in installments, or bundled as part of managed service contracts.
3. Data Center and Colocation Services: Rental of rack space, shared hosting, virtual server hosting, and co-location services at RTComm data centers in Moscow, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, and Ufa. Revenue from hosting fees and managed infrastructure services.
4. Operator Interconnection and Traffic Services: Services for telecom operators including traffic routing, internet transit, virtual network traffic, autonomous system registration, and IP address allocation. Revenue from per-port fees and traffic-based billing.
5. DDoS Protection and Network Security Services: Static and dynamic DDoS protection for client websites, mail servers, DNS servers, and networks, delivered through Moscow operations center using Arbor TMS equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RTComm (АО «РТКомм.РУ») provides satellite communication services, data center colocation, and operator interconnection services across Russia. The company operates fixed and mobile VSAT and SCPC satellite channels in C, Ku, and Ka frequency bands using 16 central earth stations and access to 12+ satellites, serving government agencies, corporations, telecom operators, and individual consumers in remote and underserved regions.

Product overview

RTComm (РТКОММ) is a federal Russian satellite telecommunications operator offering a comprehensive portfolio of satellite communication services and data center solutions. The product portfolio operates as a multi-tier platform centered on VSAT and SCPC satellite channel infrastructure across C, Ku, and Ka frequency bands, with major satellite access to JCSAT, Express-AM, and Yamal constellations covering all of Russia. The core offerings include fixed satellite internet via VSAT and SCPC channels, mobile satellite services for maritime and land vehicles (Maritime VSAT, Mobile VSAT), and consumer-facing brands SenSat and HotSpot for residential and remote area connectivity. Data center services provide colocation, DDoS protection, VPN, and IP telephony as add-on modules, while the Personal MIX platform enables customers to customize bundled packages with discounts up to 50%. The company operates its own satellite network infrastructure with 16 central earth stations and provides services through subsidiaries and partner channels across 12 satellites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SenSat: High-speed satellite internet service for homes and country houses, covering all of Russia.
• HotSpot РТКОММ
• MultiSimBox
• Персональный MIX

Products and services

• VSAT Channels (VSAT каналы связи) Fixed broadband satellite communication channels providing internet access across Russia using Ku and Ka frequency bands, supporting data transfer rates from 128 kbps to 25 Mbps for businesses, government agencies, and operators.
• SCPC Channels (SCPC каналы связи) Dedicated high-capacity point-to-point satellite channels using C and Ku frequency bands, designed for trunk lines and inter-regional telephone connections for enterprise and operator customers.
• SenSat High-speed satellite internet service for homes and dachas, providing broadband connectivity to remote areas of Russia where terrestrial options are unavailable or too expensive. Targeted at individual consumers.
• HotSpot Wi-Fi broadband access service using satellite technology for hard-to-reach locations, enabling internet connectivity in remote settlements, industrial sites, and rural areas for both consumers and businesses.
• Maritime VSAT (Морской VSAT) Satellite communication service for vessels at sea, providing data speeds up to 14 Mbps with gyro-stabilized antenna systems, serving cargo, fishing, and research ships across Northern Sea Route and World Ocean.
• Mobile VSAT (Мобильный VSAT) Satellite communication solution for land vehicles in motion and during stops, supporting data transfer, internet access, telephony, video surveillance, and Wi-Fi zone organization for industrial and government mobile operations.
• RTComm Data Center (Дата-Центр РТКОММ) Data center services providing server rack space, colocation, cloud hosting, and high-speed internet connectivity for enterprise and operator customers across multiple Russian cities.
• IP Telephony (IP-телефония) Business IP telephony service providing voice communication with per-second billing for Russian regions, CIS countries, and international destinations, available to enterprise and individual customers.
• Personal MIX (Персональный MIX) Customizable bundled service package allowing customers to select satellite bandwidth, speed, telephony, video surveillance, and security features with discounts up to 50%.
• Internet Traffic Transit (Пропуск Интернет-трафика) IP traffic transit service for telecom operators and content providers, offering 24/7 traffic routing with guaranteed 99.5% monthly availability across RTComm's network.
• Virtual Network Traffic (Пропуск трафика виртуальных сетей) AToM Ethernet-based virtual traffic transit service enabling partner telecom operators to expand coverage using RTComm's MPLS infrastructure.
• Interconnection Services (Услуги присоединения) Network interconnection services establishing direct traffic exchange between two networks for telecom operators without routing through other networks, with autonomous system registration and IP address allocation support.
• HotSpot for Remote Areas (HotSpot для труднодоступных мест) Specialized HotSpot solution for remote settlements, oil/gas fields, forestry areas, and hunting/fishing operations in hard-to-access regions, providing community Wi-Fi access for socially significant facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,000+ VSAT channels in service across Russia
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hughes Network SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2000Hughes Network Systems is a key equipment supplier providing VSAT platforms and satellite internet technology. RTComm uses Hughes equipment (HX, HN, HT platforms) across its satellite network including Yamal-401, Yamal-402, Express-AM33, and Express-AM5 satellites. Hughes provides the technological backbone for subscriber terminals and network management.
• Gilat Satellite NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2000Gilat Satellite Networks is a leading equipment provider for satellite communication services. RTComm uses Gilat equipment (SkyEdge-II-c-Scorpio, Gemini, SE II platforms) for VSAT and Ka-band services. Gilat provides antenna systems and satellite modems for both fixed and mobile satellite installations.
• RIPE NCCcoreTechnology or IntegrationRTComm is a full member of RIPE NCC with Local Internet Registry (LIR) status. This enables RTComm to allocate IP address blocks and Autonomous System numbers to its operator clients in accordance with RIPE policies.
• Coordinating Center for TLD .RU/.RFcoreTechnology or IntegrationRTComm is an accredited domain registrar for .RU and .RF top-level domains (accredited since June 20, 2005), providing domain registration services to its customers as part of its integrated service offering.
• Association of Documentary Electrosvyaz (Ассоциация документальной электросвязи)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA public-professional association promoting the development of infocommunication technologies and information security for citizens, businesses, and government. RTComm participates as a member contributing to industry standards and regulatory development.
• National Association of Telecommunication Companies 'Regulation of Quality of Infocommunications'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn industry association developing special programs and standards for organizations working in the telecommunications market. RTComm participates as a member contributing to quality standards development.
• Russian Domestic Equipment Manufacturers (Technology Sovereignty Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2023, RTComm has been developing and manufacturing domestic operator-class satellite ground equipment (Ku-band antennas, SCPC modems, VSAT platforms, C/Ku-band transceivers, subscriber terminals) in partnership with Russian manufacturers as part of its technology sovereignty program. The equipment is now operational and serving customers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AltegroSky: Russian VSAT satellite communications operator providing broadband internet, SCPC, and corporate network services across Russia, serving government, corporate, and residential customers in remote regions. Closest direct competitor to RTComm in the Russian private VSAT market.
• Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC): State-owned Russian satellite operator managing the Express and Yamal constellations. RSCC competes directly with RTComm for enterprise and government satellite capacity contracts and is a critical upstream satellite capacity supplier/wholesale partner.

Broad incumbents

• Gilat Satellite Networks: Global VSAT equipment and network solutions provider supplying modems, hubs, and platforms. RTComm is a Gilat customer (SkyEdge, Gemini platforms); Gilat is a partial competitor in turnkey VSAT service offerings globally.
• Hughes Network Systems: Leading global VSAT technology provider (Hughes HX/HN/HT platforms) and EchoStar subsidiary, supplying RTComm's network. Hughes also operates managed network services for enterprise and government globally, partially overlapping with RTComm's service portfolio.
• Rostelecom: Russia's largest integrated telecom operator offering terrestrial broadband, mobile, data center, and satellite services. While RTComm focuses on satellite-only, Rostelecom is the dominant incumbent across enterprise, government, and consumer segments where both compete.
• Viasat: Global satellite broadband operator offering enterprise VSAT, maritime, in-flight connectivity, and residential satellite internet. Comparable across maritime VSAT (RTComm Maritime VSAT up to 14 Mbit/s) and enterprise managed satellite services.
• SES S.A. Global satellite operator providing managed enterprise connectivity, VSAT services, and data center interconnect across GEO and MEO constellations. Competes with RTComm for large enterprise and government satellite network contracts.
• Intelsat: Global satellite operator with broad enterprise, maritime, aero, and government connectivity services. Comparable to RTComm in providing managed VSAT and trunking services to enterprise and government customers.

Emerging players

• Inmarsat: Mobile satellite services specialist (maritime, aero, land) comparable to RTComm's Maritime VSAT and Mobile VSAT offerings. Different scope (no fixed residential VSAT, no data center), but a relevant adjacent competitor in maritime and mobility.

Regional players

• Turksat: Turkish state-owned satellite operator offering VSAT, broadband, and cable services primarily across Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Comparable as a regional satellite operator with similar operator-wholesale and enterprise service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oblacom
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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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