Sawa

Internet Service Provider (Broadband Telecommunications)sawaisp.sy

Sawa is a privately held Syrian Internet Service Provider, founded in 2005 as the first licensed ISP in Syria. It delivers ADSL, fiber, and wireless broadband, IPTV, hosting, and enterprise connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations across Damascus and nationwide through a multi-channel distribution network.

Company typePrivate
Founded2005
HeadquartersDamascus
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingServices

What Sawa does

Sawa is a privately held Internet Service Provider headquartered in Damascus, Syria, founded in 2005 as the holder of the first ISP license ever issued in the Syrian Arab Republic. The company delivers broadband connectivity to individuals, organizations, businesses, and large enterprises across Syria using ADSL, fiber optics, and outdoor wireless technologies. Its service portfolio spans core connectivity (ADSL packages, outdoor wireless), value-added services (web hosting, domain registration, IPTV), and customized enterprise connectivity solutions, distributed through the company website, a nationwide sales-point and partner network, and direct sales.

Sawa has developed a suite of proprietary cross-platform applications distributed via the Apple App Store, Google Play, and direct desktop downloads: Sawa Speed for connection performance monitoring, Sawa TV for IPTV streaming of movies, series, and live channels, and Sawa Connect for subscription management, technical support contact, and bill tracking. The company markets through social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube) and its website, with packages listed as 'coming soon' and pricing available only via direct inquiry. There are no disclosed funding rounds, institutional investors, parent entity, management team, or financial figures in the public record.

Sawa's business model is anchored in recurring subscription revenue across broadband, IPTV, hosting, and domain services, supplemented by enterprise contract revenue. The company has evolved through Syria's internet development stages — from dial-up and ISDN in the mid-2000s to ADSL, and more recently to fiber and advanced fixed broadband — and currently positions itself as one of the leading private ISPs in Syria, with a stated vision of continued infrastructure investment and adoption of latest telecom technologies.

Sawa firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Sawa
Legal name: Sawa
Website: https://sawaisp.sy
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2005
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: Sawa is a privately held Syrian Internet Service Provider, founded in 2005 as the first licensed ISP in Syria. It delivers ADSL, fiber, and wireless broadband, IPTV, hosting, and enterprise connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations across Damascus and nationwide through a multi-channel distribution network.
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Sawa industry classification

Industry

Product category: Internet Service Provider (Broadband Telecommunications)
NAICS: Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)
SIC: Communications Services, Nec (4899), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYHDAIABAF
Wholesale Fixed Access & Bitstream Providers
Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Fixed-Line Telecommunications (Voice & Broadband)
SECONDARYMPABAGAG
Pay-TV Value-Added Services (DVR, VOD, TV Everywhere, Apps)
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Pay-TV Operators (Cable, Satellite, IPTV)

Keywords

Broadband internet services
Internet service provider
IPTV streaming
Web hosting services
Fixed wireless connectivity

Where Sawa is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Damascus

Offices1 record

Markets served

Sawa business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Internet Services (ADSL): ADSL internet packages providing broadband connectivity to customers across Syria. These are recurring subscription services.
Web Hosting: Web hosting services for individuals and businesses, providing server space and infrastructure for websites.
Domain Registration: Domain registration and booking services for websites.
IPTV Services: Television streaming services delivered over internet protocol, providing movies, series, and live channels.
Mobile & Desktop Applications: Cross-platform applications including Sawa Speed (speed testing), Sawa TV (streaming), and Sawa Connect (subscription management).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Sawa product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Sawa is a licensed Internet Service Provider delivering broadband internet connectivity (ADSL, Fiber Optics, and outdoor wireless), IPTV streaming, web hosting, and domain registration services to individual consumers and businesses across Syria. The company supplements its connectivity services with three proprietary cross-platform applications: Sawa Speed for network performance testing, Sawa TV for IPTV streaming, and Sawa Connect for subscription management and customer support.

Product overview

Sawa is an Internet Service Provider offering a portfolio of connectivity services and consumer applications. The core offerings include ADSL internet packages and outdoor wireless internet solutions, complemented by web hosting, domain registration, and IPTV services. The product suite extends to three proprietary mobile and desktop applications: Sawa Speed (internet speed testing and network monitoring), Sawa TV (streaming IPTV platform for movies, series, and live channels), and Sawa Connect (subscription management, technical support, and bill tracking). Additionally, enterprise-level connectivity solutions are available for business customers. The company has evolved from legacy dial-up and ISDN services to ADSL and modern fiber optic technologies since obtaining the first ISP license in Syria in 2005.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Sawa Speed: Internet speed testing application that allows users to test their internet connection speed and monitor network performance.
Sawa TV
Sawa Connect

Products and services

ADSL Internet Packages Fixed broadband internet connectivity service delivered through ADSL technology, offered in dedicated packages for residential and business customers across Syria.
Outdoor Wireless Internet Wireless internet solutions providing stable connectivity for locations requiring flexible and extended coverage across wide areas, suitable for outdoor and expansive locations.
IPTV Service Television broadcasting service delivering digital TV content (movies, series, live channels) through internet protocol technology to subscribers across compatible devices.
Web Hosting Website hosting services for individuals and organizations to publish web content online, providing server space and infrastructure for websites.
Domain Registration Domain name registration and booking services for individuals and businesses to establish and manage their online presence.
Enterprise Solutions Customized connectivity and communication solutions designed for business clients, organizations, economic sectors, and large enterprises requiring stable, reliable infrastructure and professional technical support.
Sawa Speed Internet speed testing and network performance monitoring application that allows users to test their connection speed and track network performance with high accuracy. Available on iOS, Android, and desktop platforms.
Sawa TV IPTV streaming application providing unlimited entertainment content including movies, series, and live TV channels accessible across iOS, Android, and desktop devices.
Sawa Connect Subscription management application that enables users to manage their ISP subscription, contact technical support, and track billing and invoices from a single unified platform. Features multi-platform support, fast performance, and security with full encryption.

Companies that use Sawa

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Sawa technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Sawa partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Sawa competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Sawa financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Sawa leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Sawa funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Sawa M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Sawa

What does Sawa do?

Is Sawa a public or private company?

Sawa is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Sawa founded?

Sawa was founded in 2005. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Sawa based?

Sawa is headquartered in Damascus.

How does Sawa make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Internet Services (ADSL) is the primary driver. The others are web Hosting, domain Registration, IPTV Services and mobile & Desktop Applications.

Does Sawa have an API?

No public API is recorded for Sawa.

What industry is Sawa in?

Sawa's product category is Internet Service Provider (Broadband Telecommunications). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIABAF, Wholesale Fixed Access & Bitstream Providers, with a secondary code of MPABAGAG, Pay-TV Value-Added Services (DVR, VOD, TV Everywhere, Apps). Its NAICS code is 5171 and its SIC code is 4899.