What PowerCom does

PowerCom is a privately held, founder-owned network infrastructure services company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bothell, Washington, with a regional office in Spokane Valley. The company specializes in the design, installation, and commissioning of wired and wireless communications infrastructure for enterprise, institutional, and government clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Its three core service lines are Structured Cabling (copper and fiber cabling for voice, data, and network connectivity), Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) for in-building wireless coverage including public-safety emergency radio systems, and Gigabit Passive Optical Networks (GPON) for fiber-based high-bandwidth campus deployments.

The underlying technology stack is conventional physical-layer infrastructure rather than software: manufacturer-certified technicians deploy cabling and antennas using industry-standard test equipment (Fluke Networks Versiv DSX-5000 and CertiFiber Pro) with cloud-based test result management via LinkWare Live. Specialized credentials — five FCC-licensed General Radiotelephone Operators, an NICET-certified In-Building Public Safety Communications DAS designer, and IBEW/NECA labor partnerships — support the public-safety DAS business and the broader compliance-driven workload. The WSU Global Scholars Hall GPON project is referenced as a flagship case study, with claimed savings of approximately $630,000 versus a traditional copper upgrade and 504 square feet of facility space reclaimed.

PowerCom's business model is project-based professional services revenue, with quotes generated per engagement rather than disclosed pricing or subscription tiers. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales — 80%+ of the 101-250 employees work in the field across multiple client sites — supported by a content-marketing website, case studies co-published with technology partners (Fluke Networks, Zhone Technologies), and industry association memberships. Customer concentration is anchored in higher education (University of Washington, Washington State University), aviation (SeaTac Airport), defense (JBLM, Fairchild AFB, Bangor Submarine Base, Navy Base Kitsap, Whidbey Island NAS), healthcare (multiple hospitals), hospitality and gaming (tribal casinos), corrections, and large-scale logistics facilities (Amazon, Target). The company has had the same ownership and management team for over 20 years and operates without disclosed external funding or M&A activity.

Name

PowerCom

Legal name

PowerCom

Website

https://callpowercom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PowerCom is a Bothell, Washington-based privately held firm founded in 1998 that designs, installs, and commissions wired and wireless network infrastructure — including structured cabling, DAS, and GPON — for enterprise, institutional, and government clients across the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Cellular Networks for Utilities (Private LTE/5G Core, RAN, SIM/eSIM) (EUADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

AMI/Smart Meter Communications Networks (RF Mesh, PLC Backhaul, Cellular) (EUADAIAC)

Keywords

• Structured cabling services
• Distributed antenna systems
• Fiber optic networks
• Network infrastructure installation
• Telecommunications cabling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bothell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Network Infrastructure Installation & Commissioning: PowerCom generates revenue through professional installation and commissioning services for wired and wireless network infrastructure. This includes design, installation, and ongoing support for DAS, structured cabling, and GPON systems. Revenue is project-based, with contracts ranging from new installations to complete building re-wiring and upgrades.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PowerCom designs, installs, and commissions wired and wireless network infrastructure for commercial, government, and institutional clients. The company delivers three core service lines: Structured Cabling, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and Gigabit Passive Optical Networks (GPON). Services are provided as turnkey projects covering design through commissioning.

Product overview

PowerCom is a network infrastructure services company offering three core service lines: Structured Cabling, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and Gigabit Passive Optical Networks (GPON). The company specializes in the design, installation, and commissioning of wired and wireless networks for commercial, institutional, and government clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Services include in-building wireless coverage solutions, fiber optic infrastructure deployment, and traditional copper cabling installations. The company operates as a services provider rather than a software product company, with a focus on physical network infrastructure deployment and emergency communications systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structured Cabling
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Gigabit Passive Optical Networks (GPON)

Quantifiable outcome

• Savings of nearly $630,000 versus a traditional copper installation or upgrade (WSU Global Scholars Hall project)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commscope SystimaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommscope Systimax (including Uniprise and In-Building Wireless) is listed as a partnership and affiliate. PowerCom works with Commscope as a certified partner for structured cabling and in-building wireless solutions.
• Leviton & Berk-TekcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerCom partners with Leviton and Berk-Tek for network solutions and cable products as part of their structured cabling and network infrastructure offerings.
• Ortronics & Superior EssexcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerCom works with Ortronics and Superior Essex as part of their technology and integration partner ecosystem for structured cabling solutions.
• PanduitcoreTechnology or IntegrationPanduit is listed as a partnership and affiliate, indicating PowerCom integrates Panduit products into their network infrastructure solutions.
• DASAN Zhone SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerCom partnered with DASAN Zhone Solutions to deploy Zhone's FiberLAN GPON solution at Washington State University's Global Scholars Hall, demonstrating a significant co-development and implementation relationship.
• Fluke NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerCom uses Fluke Networks equipment (Versiv DSX-5000, CertiFiber Pro, LinkWare Live) for testing and certification of network installations. A joint case study was published by Fluke Networks highlighting PowerCom's use of their testing tools.
• AGC of WashingtonminorOthersPowerCom is a member of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Washington, an industry trade association supporting construction and contracting companies.
• BICSIminorOthersPowerCom holds membership in BICSI, a professional association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry, including designers and installers of telecommunications and data center cabling systems.
• IBEW Local 46, 73, 76, 112 and 191coreOthersPowerCom maintains labor union partnerships with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) locals 46, 73, 76, 112, and 191, indicating a skilled union workforce for electrical and communications installation work.
• NECA Cascade ChapterminorOthersPowerCom is affiliated with NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) Cascade Chapter, indicating membership in the electrical contracting industry's professional association.
• Safer Buildings CoalitionminorOthersPowerCom is a proud member of the Safer Buildings Coalition, an industry organization focused on in-building public safety communications. This membership supports their DAS design and installation services for emergency radio coverage.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: EMCOR Group is one of the largest publicly traded mechanical and electrical construction firms in the US, with broad service offerings including low-voltage communications installation. Competes for similar projects at significantly larger scale and balance sheet.
• Quanta Services: Quanta Services is a major publicly traded utility and communications infrastructure contractor providing end-to-end network installation, including fiber, wireless, and utility communications. A much larger incumbent that overlaps PowerCom's communications installation footprint across broader geographies.
• Crown Castle: Crown Castle owns and operates a portfolio of shared communications infrastructure including DAS, small cells, and towers across the US. Provides overlapping in-building wireless deployment and ownership services but at a national infrastructure-owner scale well above PowerCom.
• MasTec: MasTec is a publicly traded large infrastructure construction firm with significant presence in communications, utility, and energy network deployment. Provides competing communications installation services at a national scale that PowerCom encounters on larger bids.

Direct peers

• Helix Electric: Helix Electric is a regional electrical contractor providing low-voltage cabling, fiber, and wireless infrastructure services for commercial and institutional clients in the western US. Operates in adjacent markets with overlapping services and customer types to PowerCom.
• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is a large privately held electrical and communications infrastructure contractor with structured cabling, fiber, and wireless network installation capabilities serving enterprise and institutional clients. Direct overlap with PowerCom's service lines across multiple end markets.
• Black Box Network Services: Black Box (now part of DXC Technology) delivers structured cabling, in-building wireless, and unified communications deployments for enterprise and government clients across multiple geographies. Highly comparable services and customer types to PowerCom, though at much larger scale.
• IES Holdings: IES Holdings operates an IES Communications segment providing low-voltage cabling, fiber, and in-building wireless deployments for enterprise and government clients nationwide. Overlapping services portfolio, customer profile, and project-based delivery model make it the closest scaled direct peer to PowerCom.
• AFL Telecommunications: AFL Telecommunications (subsidiary of Fujikura) provides fiber optic network design and installation services for telecom, utility, and enterprise customers. Direct overlap with PowerCom's GPON and structured cabling offerings, particularly on enterprise campus fiber projects.

Emerging players

• JMA Wireless: JMA Wireless is a specialized manufacturer and systems integrator of in-building wireless (DAS, small cell, and private network) solutions. While more equipment/integration focused, it operates in the same in-building wireless ecosystem where PowerCom provides design and installation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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