QTel

What QTel does

QTel is a privately held telecommunications solutions provider headquartered in Great Neck, New York, serving small and medium-sized businesses in the United States since 2002. The company operates as a telecommunications consultant and reseller, aggregating voice and data services from major cable providers and Local Exchange Carriers (LECs) to deliver them through a single point of contact under one consolidated invoice.

QTel's core product portfolio comprises Voice Solutions, including POTS, PRI, VoIP, toll-free 8XX, long distance, and integrated voice features such as Caller ID, voicemail-to-email, and call forwarding; and Data Solutions, spanning DSL, Fiber, Ethernet over Copper, Ethernet over Fiber, Dedicated Internet Access, Cable Internet, Wireless Internet, and Point-to-Point Private Lines with advertised speeds of 500 Mbps or more. These offerings are complemented by Professional Services covering network assessment, circuit conversion, PBX integration, and project management delivered by in-house engineers.

The business runs on a subscription-recurring revenue model with quote-based, contractually committed pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, relying on direct face-to-face selling to SMB customers typically underserved by Baby Bell incumbents, supported by a customer referral program offering uncapped $50 invoice credits. Charles Khabbaza is founder and CEO; the company is organized as a New York LLC with 1-10 employees, serves only the US market, and operates entirely as a private entity with no disclosed funding, M&A, or institutional ownership.

Name

QTel

Legal name

QTel LLC

Website

https://qtelsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

QTel is a privately held US telecommunications reseller and consultant headquartered in Great Neck, New York, that aggregates voice and data services from major cable and LEC providers to deliver integrated POTS, VoIP, and broadband solutions to small and medium-sized businesses under a single point of contact and consolidated billing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), All Other Telecommunications (517810)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Voice Services (POTS/VoIP) over Fixed Access (HDAIABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI), Cloud PBX & Hosted Telephony (HDAIAHAB), Unified Communications & Collaboration Network Services (VoIP/QoS) (BPAEAEAI)

Keywords

• Business telecommunications
• Voice services
• Data services
• Internet access
• Business phone systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Neck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Voice Services: Local and long distance voice services including POTS, PRI, VoIP, 8XX numbers, Calling Cards, and integrated voice services for business communications.
2. Data/Internet Services: Internet access services from DSL to Fiber, dedicated internet access, business DSL, wireless internet, and point-to-point private lines.
3. Local Access and Private Line Services: Local access services and private line services for business connectivity needs.
4. Professional Services: Network consulting, assessment, circuit conversion, and project management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

QTel delivers integrated voice and data telecommunications solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, combining voice services (POTS, PRI, VoIP, 8XX toll-free, long distance) with data services (DSL, Fiber, Ethernet over Copper/Fiber, Dedicated Internet Access, Point-to-Point Private Lines) sourced from major cable and LEC providers. Customers receive a single point of contact, one consolidated invoice, free line switching, and professional services for network assessment and PBX integration.

Product overview

QTel is a telecommunications service provider offering integrated voice and data solutions primarily for small and medium-sized businesses. The core product portfolio consists of Voice Solutions (POTS, PRI, VoIP, 8XX toll-free numbers, and long distance services) and Data Solutions (DSL to Fiber internet, Ethernet, Dedicated Internet Access, and Point-to-Point Private Lines). These are complemented by Professional Services for network assessment and telephone system integration, and a Referral Program that rewards existing customers for referring new business clients. The company positions itself as a one-stop provider offering consolidated billing for all voice and data needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Voice Solutions Comprehensive business voice telecommunications services including POTS, PRI, VoIP, 8XX toll-free numbers, long distance, and integrated calling plans, with features such as Caller ID, Call Waiting, Three-Way Calling, Call Forwarding, Voice Mail, Voicemail to Email, and both measured and unlimited local, regional, long distance, and international calling options. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses that need reliable, clear telephone service at the best value.
• Data Solutions Complete internet and data connectivity solutions for businesses ranging from DSL to Fiber, including Ethernet over Copper, Ethernet over Fiber, Dedicated Internet Access (Internet T1), Cable Internet, Business DSL, Wireless Internet, and Point-to-Point Private Lines, with speeds of up to 500 Mbps or more. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses that need broadband to support their communications and operations.
• Professional Services Technical consulting and project services delivered by industry expert engineers and consultants, including network assessment, on-site recommendations, conversion of existing circuits, integration with telephone systems (PBX), and project management. Designed for SMB customers who need professional guidance to assess the health of their network, define current business needs, and execute communications projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 33% savings off Verizon's rates
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Major Cable and LEC ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationQTel has strategic partnerships with major cable and Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) providers. These partnerships have created unmatched communications capabilities and a range of second-to-none voice and data services tailored to the unique needs of business customers. The company chooses services from almost all major cable and LEC services to provide one provider, one bill solution.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 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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