What C3 Communications does

C3 Communications, LLC is a privately held, low-voltage technology integrator founded in 2003 and headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia, with additional offices in Aiken, South Carolina and Los Angeles, California. The company delivers turnkey network infrastructure (structured cabling, fiber optic cabling, emergency fiber repair, fusion splicing), physical security systems (video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, mass notification), audio/visual solutions (video conferencing, video walls, sound masking, digital audio, paging), and adjacent mission-critical offerings including data center construction, Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA systems, and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS). Compliance frameworks cited include TIA-942, ISA-95, IEC-62443, NIST, SOC 2, and PCI DSS, and delivery is performed by RCDD-certified professionals and field technicians representing over 200 years of combined experience, with a self-reported 110 million+ square feet of completed work through 2023.

The business operates a primarily project-based professional services model augmented by recurring managed IT services and a subscription-based Shield Technology-as-a-Service (TAAS) program financed through a partnership with TAMCO. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; enterprise engagement runs through direct field sales with phone, email, and contact-form intake. Customer mix spans logistics and distribution, manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, cold storage/3PL, cryptocurrency mining, education, and multi-tenant properties — with named enterprise customers including LG Electronics, Kings Hawaiian, Makita USA, Kamstrup, Sampa USA, and Arcadia Cold Storage. Technology integrations include OpenEye, Spot AI, ButterflyMX, Planar, Neoti, Dell, HP, Cisco, Ubiquiti, and Aruba.

The company is owner-operated with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or subsidiaries. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, and the company markets itself as a regional Southeast integrator with national project capability for multi-site enterprise clients.

Name

C3 Communications

Legal name

C3 Communications, LLC

Website

https://c3communications.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C3 Communications is a privately held, turnkey low-voltage technology integrator founded in 2003, delivering structured cabling, fiber optic, physical security, audio/visual, and data center infrastructure to enterprise clients across logistics, manufacturing, and commercial sectors in the U.S. Southeast and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Infrastructure & Low-Voltage Integration Services

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Connectors, Jacks & Couplers (RJ45/LC/SC/MPO/MTP) (HDAFALAD), Coaxial, RF & Specialty Signal Cable (IMADAMAE)

Keywords

• Structured cabling installation
• Fiber optic infrastructure
• Physical security integration
• Audio visual systems
• Low voltage contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Installation Services: One-time installation of structured cabling, fiber optic, physical security, and audio/visual systems for commercial and industrial facilities. Project-based revenue from design through commissioning.
2. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services including 24/7 system monitoring, virus/malware protection, unlimited help desk support, and software update oversight. Subscription-based with customizable plans.
3. Technology-as-a-Service (TAAS): Subscription-based monthly payment option bundling technology equipment and support services. Allows OPEX vs CAPEX treatment with Solution Replacement Guarantee and multiple end-of-term options.
4. Hardware Sales: Sales of servers, desktops, switches, network devices, wireless access points, printers, and peripherals through vendor partnerships with Dell, HP, Cisco, Ubiquiti, Aruba.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

C3 Communications is a turn-key low-voltage technology integrator that designs, installs, and supports structured cabling, fiber optic, physical security, audio/visual, data center, and managed IT systems for commercial, industrial, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and government facilities. The firm delivers projects from design through commissioning and offers recurring managed services plus a proprietary Shield Technology-as-a-Service (TAAS) subscription program bundling equipment, support, and replacement guarantees.

Product overview

C3 Communications is a turnkey technology integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of infrastructure and security solutions. The core offerings include network infrastructure (structured cabling, fiber optic cabling with emergency repair and fusion splicing services), data center construction services, physical security systems (video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, mass notification), and audio/visual solutions (video conferencing, video walls, sound masking, digital audio, overhead paging). The company also provides managed IT services, building management systems (BMS), SCADA systems, and electrical power monitoring. Their proprietary Shield Technology Equipment as a Service (TAAS) program enables subscription-based procurement of all solutions. Services are deployed across vertical markets including logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, data centers, and commercial properties, with RCDD-certified staff and over 200 years of combined team experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shield: Technology Equipment as a Service (TEaaS/TAAS) program offering subscription-based monthly payment options for technology solutions, including solution replacement guarantee, bundled support and maintenance, and financial benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% splice success rate for fiber optic fusion splicing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is one of the largest US electrical and low-voltage/systems integrators, offering structured cabling, fiber, security, and AV solutions to commercial and industrial clients. Highly comparable to C3 in service line breadth, though at significantly larger national scale.
• Henkels & McCoy: Henkels & McCoy is a large infrastructure construction firm offering communications, utility, and energy infrastructure services. Comparable to C3 in communications infrastructure delivery but with broader scale and scope.

Direct peers

• IES Communications: IES Communications provides structured cabling, security, audio/visual, and wireless infrastructure services across data centers, healthcare, and industrial facilities. Directly comparable to C3's structured cabling + physical security + AV integrator model.
• M.C. Dean: M.C. Dean is a leading systems integrator specializing in mission-critical electrical, electronic, and network infrastructure for data centers, government, and defense. Overlap with C3 on structured cabling, data center, and physical security services, though at much larger scale.
• Black Box Corporation: Black Box provides IT infrastructure, network integration, and unified communications services for enterprise and government clients. Comparable to C3's enterprise field sales motion and network infrastructure offerings.
• Cabling Solutions Group: Cabling Solutions Group delivers structured cabling, fiber, audio/visual, and security system installations for commercial and industrial customers. Direct match to C3's three-line integrator model at similar SMB scale.
• Hyperlinq: Hyperlinq is a Southeast US systems integrator specializing in structured cabling, fiber, security, and AV for commercial facilities. Comparable to C3 geographically and in service mix.

Others

• Leviton Network Solutions: Leviton Network Solutions is a manufacturer of structured cabling, fiber, and connectivity products commonly installed by C3. Adjacent in the value chain — Leviton is a vendor/ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/c3-communications

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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