ROCCO

What ROCCO does

ROCCO GROUP is a privately held telecom industry research, consulting, and training firm founded in 2012, headquartered in El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz), Spain, with operations spanning global telecom markets. The company serves mobile network operators (MNOs), telecom vendors, and enterprises through a portfolio of annual Market Impact Reports and Strategy Reports covering roaming, interconnect, messaging, A2P SMS, CPaaS, network security, 5G SA, IPX, RCS, AI applications, satellite connectivity, and adjacent verticals — each typically based on direct survey feedback from 80 to 323 mobile operators and enterprises across 60-141 countries. ROCCO's proprietary methodologies — the Admiration Quads competitor matrix and the ROCCO IOO Independent Overview ranking system — underpin its positioning as an independent third-party benchmarker.

The business operates four interlocking revenue streams: (1) Market Impact Reports sold via the rocco.group e-commerce site at tiered pricing from €1,900 to €3,700; (2) ROCCO U online training platform offering courses in roaming, interconnect, and digital transformation at €120 per module or €2,385 annual subscription, delivered online, on-campus in southern Spain, or off-campus at client sites; (3) the annual Genesis conference in Limerick, Ireland (tickets €586.85-€1,936), featuring the Visionaries Gala, Genesis Hackathon, Lions Den pitches, and The Innovators program; and (4) quote-based strategic consulting covering vendor benchmarking, due diligence, RFI/RFQ/RFP support, and roaming auditing. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, event-driven demand generation, and a community-led training ecosystem with alumni spanning 70+ countries.

Name

ROCCO

Legal name

ROCCO GROUP

Website

https://rocco.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ROCCO is an independent telecom research, consulting, and training firm that publishes annual market impact reports, vendor rankings, and strategy studies for mobile network operators, telecom vendors, and enterprises worldwide, complemented by the ROCCO U training platform and Genesis annual conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Telecommunications & Network Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Telecom market research
• Vendor benchmarking reports
• Telecom consulting services
• Industry training programs
• Telecom industry conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Market Impact Reports: ROCCO publishes and sells market impact reports on various telecom topics (A2P SMS, CPaaS, Network Security, IPX, etc.) in multiple pricing tiers: Basic, Vendor Benchmarking, Regional Analysis, and Complete versions. Reports are available for purchase via credit card, PayPal, or invoice.
2. ROCCO U Training Platform: Online training platform offering courses in roaming, interconnect, messaging, and digital transformation. Revenue comes from per-module purchases (€120/module) and annual subscription model (€2,385). Training is available online, on-campus (south of Spain), and off-campus.
3. Genesis Event Tickets: Annual Genesis conference generating revenue through ticket sales at various price points (€586.85-€1,936 per delegate), with corporate bundle discounts for groups of 3+. The event also features sponsorship opportunities.
4. Consulting Services: Strategic consulting services including vendor benchmarking, strategic planning, RFI/RFQ/RFP support, roaming and interconnect auditing, due diligence for investors, and product/service design. Services are quote-based and custom to client needs.
5. Executive Membership: Membership program providing free access to certain reports (The 26 Report, RCS Messaging Strategy Report 2025, Global Connectivity Strategy Report) and exclusive benefits for telecom executives and industry leaders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ROCCO is an independent telecom industry research, consulting, and training firm that sells Market Impact Reports and Strategy Reports ranking vendors and MNOs across roaming, messaging, fraud & security, IPX, CPaaS, and emerging areas. It complements these research products with strategic consulting engagements, the ROCCO U online training platform, and the annual Genesis innovation conference, serving mobile network operators, telecom vendors, and enterprise buyers globally.

Product overview

ROCCO is a telecom research, consulting, and training company offering a portfolio of Market Impact Reports and Strategy Reports covering A2P SMS, CPaaS, Network Security, 5G/VoLTE/5G SA Roaming, RCS Messaging, IPX Networks, SMS Monetisation, Travel eSIM, Flash Calling, AI Applications, Global Connectivity, and M2M IoT. The core offering consists of annual research publications available in multiple tiers (Basic, Vendor Benchmarking, Regional Analysis, and Complete versions). Supporting offerings include ROCCO U (online training platform with courses in Roaming, Interconnect, and Digital Adventures), ROCCO Genesis (annual innovation conference with awards, hackathons, and networking), ROCCO IOO (industry rankings and awards programme), and The Innovators (innovation visibility programme).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ROCCO U: Telecom training and education platform offering courses in Roaming, Interconnect, Messaging, and Digital Transformation
• ROCCO Genesis
• ROCCO IOO
• ROCCO Radio
• ROCCO U Virtual Campus

Quantifiable outcome

• ROCCO publishes market impact reports based on feedback from 100-323 mobile operators across multiple countries for each telecom domain
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MpiricalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROCCO partnered with Mpirical to deliver the Roaming Technical Architecture and Testing course, combining ROCCO's telecom expertise with Mpirical's training capabilities. This collaboration represents a co-development partnership to deliver specialized telecoms training content. The partnership has produced new course materials and is positioned as a 'game-changing partnership' to redefine telecoms professional learning.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Omdia: Omdia (formerly Ovum/Informa Telecoms) is the largest dedicated telecom research and analyst firm, producing syndicated reports, vendor benchmarks, and consulting across exactly the same domains ROCCO covers (roaming, messaging, network security, CPaaS). It is the closest direct competitor for MNO research spend.
• Analysys Mason: Analysys Mason is a global consulting and research firm focused on telecoms, media, and digital services — producing both syndicated reports (e.g., on CPaaS, A2P SMS, network APIs) and bespoke strategy consulting that competes head-on with ROCCO's research and strategy divisions.
• TeleGeography: TeleGeography is a specialist telecom market research firm producing flagship datasets (Telegeography CommsUpdate, GlobalComms) on international carriers, wholesale, and submarine cables — overlapping directly with ROCCO's roaming, IPX, and wholesale coverage.
• GSMA Intelligence: GSMA Intelligence is the research arm of the GSMA, providing authoritative telecom market data, forecasts, and operator benchmarking used by the same MNOs ROCCO serves; it competes on data breadth and operator trust for the same enterprise budget.
• Juniper Research: Juniper Research is a telecom and fintech-focused research house publishing syndicated reports and vendor rankings in mobile messaging, roaming, fraud, and digital identity — competing with ROCCO for similar mid-tier MNO and vendor report budgets.

Broad incumbents

• IDC: IDC is a global market intelligence firm with dedicated telecom and service-provider practices producing syndicated trackers and advisory work — overlapping with ROCCO's enterprise and vendor benchmarking services at a broader scale.
• GlobalData: GlobalData is a large research and analytics firm covering telecoms alongside multiple industries, offering syndicated reports and consulting that overlap with ROCCO's telecom vertical and compete for the same enterprise clients.
• Gartner: Gartner is a broad IT and telecom research incumbent whose Communications Service Provider research and Magic Quadrants overlap with ROCCO's vendor benchmarking offering; it competes on enterprise contracts and analyst scale rather than niche MNO domain expertise.

Emerging players

• Counterpoint Research: Counterpoint Research is a tech-sector analyst firm covering smartphones, IoT, and connectivity that intersects with ROCCO's M2M/IoT Roaming and Travel eSIM coverage — a partial-overlap emerging competitor for vendor and MNO benchmarking.
• Frost & Sullivan: Frost & Sullivan produces ICT/telecom research, growth consulting, and awards programs (similar to ROCCO IOO) — partially overlapping with ROCCO's benchmarking and recognition franchises but with a broader industry footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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