ITEA International

What ITEA International does

ITEA International Ltd is a Saudi Arabia-headquartered telecom system integrator founded in 1996 and incorporated as an independent entity in 2003, providing end-to-end network infrastructure services — feasibility study, survey, design, engineering, supply, construction, testing, commissioning, training, and maintenance — for government and enterprise clients across the Middle East and 10+ additional international markets. Its core service portfolio is organized into four lines: Outside Plant Networks (long-distance fiber/copper, FTTX, OPGW on high-voltage lines), Inside Plant Telecommunication Services (LAN/WAN, SDH/DWDM transmission equipment), Wireless & Mobile GSM Networks (tower erection, BTS, microwave, VSAT), and Power Distribution (medium and high-voltage cabling, transformers, UPS).

The company generates revenue primarily through project-based professional services and managed operations & maintenance contracts with major Saudi state-linked and industrial clients — STC, SABIC, SANG, SEC, Aramco, MARAFIQ, the Ministry of Interior, KAUST, and HADEED — with strategic alliances to global telecom manufacturers broadening its technical delivery capability. Quantified scale markers include over 2,600 km of long-distance fiber installed since founding, an estimated 8,000 km SANG nationwide fiber deployment, an 80,000-line STC new-technology project, and STC networking services valued at approximately SAR 100 million annually.

ITEA positions itself on execution speed (586 km Riyadh-Afif line completed in under four months), ability to operate in challenging terrain (2,000+ meter gradients on Abha-Darb routes), and certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007. It operates from three Saudi offices (Riyadh HQ, Jeddah, Tabuk) under President Luigi Lando and maintains a stated headcount band of 1,001-5,000 employees, with privately held ownership and no disclosed external funding.

Name

ITEA International

Legal name

ITEA International Ltd

Website

https://iteaint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ITEA International is a Saudi Arabia-based telecom system integrator (founded 1996) that designs, builds, and maintains fiber, GSM, SDH/DWDM, and power infrastructure for government and enterprise clients including STC, SABIC, SANG, and SEC across 10+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecom System Integration Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed IT Services & On‑Site Field Support (Helpdesk, Break/Fix, IMAC) (EDAEAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire) (BPAEAOAF)

Keywords

• Telecom system integration
• Fiber optic network deployment
• GSM network installation
• FTTX broadband networks
• Power distribution infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Telecom Infrastructure Projects: ITEA generates revenue through large-scale telecom infrastructure projects including design, engineering, implementation, and commissioning of fiber optic networks, GSM systems, and related infrastructure. Projects are typically multi-year engagements with government and enterprise clients.
2. Operation & Maintenance Services: Ongoing operation and maintenance contracts for installed telecom infrastructure, including spare parts supply and technical support services.
3. Network Connectivity Solutions: Design, procurement, and implementation of network connectivity for utility and industrial companies, including turnkey solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ITEA International is a telecom system integrator that plans, designs, engineers, constructs, tests, commissions, and maintains telecom network infrastructure for enterprise and government clients. Core offerings span four service lines: Outside Plant Networks (long-distance fiber and copper networks, FTTX broadband, OPGW cable on high-voltage routes), Inside Plant Telecommunication Services (equipment installation, LAN/WAN, SDH/DWDM transmission), Wireless and Mobile GSM Networks (towers, BTS, microwave links, VSAT), and Power Distribution (medium and high voltage cabling, transformers, UPS). Services cover the full lifecycle from feasibility study and design through supply, construction, testing, commissioning, training, and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

ITEA International is a telecom system integrator offering four core service lines: Outside Plant Networks (long-distance fiber/copper telecom network design, engineering, construction, and FTTX broadband), Inside Plant Telecommunication Services (equipment installation, LAN/WAN, SDH/DWDM transmission), Wireless & Mobile GSM Networks (surveys, tower installation, BTS, VSAT), and Power Distribution (cable installation, transformers, UPS systems). The company provides end-to-end services from feasibility study and design through construction, testing, commissioning, training, and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outside Plant Networks Planning, surveying, designing, engineering, and commissioning of long-distance telecom networks (copper and fiber), including civil works, supporting infrastructure installation, FTTX broadband networks, and OPGW cable systems for high-voltage power transmission routes. Targeted at telecom carriers, government communications entities, and industrial companies requiring long-haul and last-mile connectivity.
• Inside Plant Telecommunication Services Installation and commissioning of telecom equipment in facilities, including LAN/WAN networks, SDH/DWDM transmission equipment installation, and network management systems programming. Targeted at enterprises and government entities needing in-building core network deployment and high-capacity transmission systems.
• Wireless and Mobile (GSM) Networks GSM systems surveys, design, engineering, tower erection, antenna installation, BTS installation, microwave links, VSAT systems, and technical maintenance for telecommunication networks. Targeted at telecom carriers and government entities needing mobile network expansion and wireless backhaul.
• Power Distribution Installation of medium and high voltage power cables including transformers, meters installation, and supply of DC-DC converters, UPS, switches, rectifiers and batteries. Targeted at utility companies and large industrial enterprises requiring power network construction and maintenance.
• Operation and Maintenance Services Ongoing operation and maintenance contracts for installed telecom infrastructure, including spare parts supply and technical support services, delivered to enterprise and government clients such as SABIC affiliates in Jubail and Yanbu.
• Network Connectivity Solutions (Turnkey Design, Procurement and Implementation) Design, procurement, and implementation of network connectivity for utility and industrial companies, delivered as turnkey solutions. Targeted at utilities (e.g., MARAFIQ) and large industrial conglomerates requiring fully managed connectivity buildouts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2600 km of Long Distance Fiber Network installed and commissioned since 1996
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, key and founding.

• SEC (Saudi Electricity Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20106+ year partnership with Saudi Electricity Company for overhead and underground distribution networks up to 36 kV, fiber optic links, and construction and maintenance of distribution networks in Riyadh, Abha, and Aljouf. Currently operating as unified main contractor for SEC across Central, East, West, and South regions.
• GPT Special Project Management LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnership with GPT Special Project Management assisting in the development and modernization of Saudi Arabian National Guard Communications network (SANGCOM). ITEA serves as one of the major service providers for the nationwide fiber optic network (NWD) with approximately 8000 km of FOC deployment.
• Various Global Telecom ManufacturersstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2003Strategic alliances with many of the world's top telecom manufacturers allow ITEA to offer a wide range of services covering most client requirements. These partnerships provide access to latest technology and enable high-quality service delivery.
• MARAFIQ (Jubail & Yanbu Power & Water Utility Company)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Designed, procured and implemented network connectivity for the power and water utility company for Jubail and Yanbu as part of their utility infrastructure development.
• SABIC (Saudi Arabian Basic Industries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 200115+ year partnership with SABIC for fiber optic infrastructure including Metropolitan Area Network implementation, operation and maintenance of fiber optic infrastructure for Jubail and Yanbu affiliates, VoIP implementation, and various infrastructure projects. SABIC Outstanding Performance Award recipient (2005).
• STC (Saudi Telecom Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Major 17+ year partnership with Saudi Telecom Company involving new technology project (80,000 lines), network expansion and design, GSM expansion, FTTH broadband project, and 4G implementation. ITEA serves as a key vendor performing hundreds of KM of FOC work annually, valued at approximately SAR 100 million for networking section.
• Saudi Group Al MozoonfoundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Partnership formed during TEP-6 Project (1996-2001) which led to the foundation of ITEA International. Under this joint venture, Al Mozoon brought global expertise to Saudi Arabia. The partnership was highly successful, installing over 2600 km of Long Distance Fiber Network including challenging routes like Abha-Darb and Riyadh-Afif.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Huawei Technologies (Saudi Arabia): Global telecom equipment and turnkey network vendor with major presence in Saudi Arabia, supplying STC and other carriers. Competes both as vendor and increasingly as integrator for fiber and wireless rollouts.
• Ericsson (Middle East): Global telecom infrastructure vendor with strong services practice for GSM, LTE, and 5G rollouts in MENA. Competes for the same network deployment and managed services work ITEA pursues.
• Nokia Networks: Global telecom infrastructure vendor with services for fiber, SDH/DWDM, and 5G deployment. ITEA partners with global manufacturers like Nokia/Huawei for equipment; both compete for the same deployment contracts.
• Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC): Large MENA-based EPC contractor with telecom infrastructure capabilities. Competes for civil and fiber deployment scope on large national projects in Saudi Arabia.
• ZTE Corporation: Chinese telecom equipment and solutions provider active in Middle East carrier networks. Overlaps with ITEA on fiber, transmission, and wireless deployment contracts.

Direct peers

• Al Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co. Saudi listed company manufacturing and installing telecom towers, power distribution, and lighting infrastructure. Overlaps with ITEA's outside plant and power distribution service lines.
• El Seif Engineering Contracting Co. Large Saudi EPC firm with telecom infrastructure and power capabilities, including fiber and substation deployment. Overlaps with ITEA's end-to-end telecom and power services.
• National Contracting & Technical Services (NC&T): Saudi telecom and power infrastructure contractor delivering fiber, civil works, and electrical installations. Comparable scope of outside plant services to operators and government in KSA.
• Advanced Communications & Electronics Systems (ACES): Saudi-based telecom system integrator providing turnkey network deployment, BSS/OSS, and managed services to operators and governments. Directly competes with ITEA in the same Saudi telecom EPC niche.
• Alfanar Group: Saudi-based EPC contractor for electrical construction, power, and telecom infrastructure. Competes with ITEA on power distribution and fiber/OSP projects for utilities like SEC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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