Viapass
Viapass is a French telecom operator and event technology supplier, headquartered in Cannes, providing fiber, WiFi, mobile, cloud, and video services to event organizers, congress venues, exhibitors, and corporate clients across France.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersCannes, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Viapass does
Viapass is a French telecom operator and event technology supplier headquartered in Cannes, founded circa 1999 and operating as a privately held SAS (share capital €221,200). The company provides connectivity, networking, cloud, and video services to professional clients — primarily event organizers, congress and convention venues, exhibitors, and corporate customers — across France and into neighboring geographies. Its core architecture is built on proprietary fiber optic infrastructure delivering symmetrical bandwidth up to 100 Gb/s, supplemented by Cisco WiFi 6 high-density deployments, 4G/5G mobile (SIM/eSIM), and satellite backup connectivity.
The integrated product suite spans four pillars: Internet Services (fiber, WiFi, mobile, satellite); Network Services (LAN, MAN, WAN on its own backbone); Cloud Services anchored by a local private cloud in Cannes using IBM Aspera-powered high-speed transfer, storage, sharing, and virtual hosting; and Video Services covering broadcast, streaming, conferencing, IPTV, and the proprietary Viapass DS Platform for digital signage. A sub-brand, La Fibre 10G, packages dedicated professional fiber into a stand-alone B2B connectivity offering, and the marketplace.viapass.com portal provides self-serve event-connectivity ordering, notably for the Palais des Festivals de Cannes.
Viapass monetizes through quote-based, customized enterprise engagements — recurring subscription connectivity for permanent operations, managed-services network deployments, professional-services video engineering, and one-off event connectivity projects. The company is anchored by long-term infrastructure relationships at the Palais des Festivals and serves marquee events including Cannes Lions and the Cannes Yachting Festival. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales supported by venue partnerships, industry association membership (Unimev), and the self-serve marketplace, with a Paris sales office complementing the Cannes headquarters.
Viapass firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Viapass
- Legal name
- Viapass S.A.S.
- Website
- https://viapass.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Viapass is a French telecom operator and event technology supplier, headquartered in Cannes, providing fiber, WiFi, mobile, cloud, and video services to event organizers, congress venues, exhibitors, and corporate clients across France.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Viapass industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Connectivity Services
- NAICS
- Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)
- SIC
- Communications Services, Nec (4899)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Backbone & Long-Haul Transport (IP/MPLS, Optical/Wavelength) (HDABALAH)
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Where Viapass is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cannes
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Viapass business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Connectivity Services: Internet access services including fiber optic, WiFi, mobile (4G/5G), and satellite connectivity. Provides dedicated bandwidth with guaranteed speeds for events and permanent operations.
- Network Services: LAN, MAN, and WAN network deployment and management. Custom network solutions built on own infrastructure for temporary or permanent deployments.
- Cloud Services: Private cloud services including transfer (IBM Aspera), sharing, storage, and virtual hosting. Offered as turnkey solutions for content management.
- Video Services: Broadcast, streaming, conferencing, IPTV, and digital signage services. Includes equipment setup, connectivity verification, video/audio verification, control room links, and on-site/remote support.
- Mobile SIM/eSIM Services: 4G/5G mobile connectivity with SIM or eSIM cards, plug-and-play routers, and data subscription plans. Options include monthly subscriptions or pay-as-you-go with data mutualization across multiple SIMs.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Viapass product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Viapass is a French telecom operator providing end-to-end connectivity, network, cloud, and video services for professional clients, with a primary focus on events, venues, and corporate operations. The company owns and operates its fiber optic infrastructure, delivering Internet (fiber, WiFi 6, 4G/5G, satellite), LAN/MAN/WAN networks, local private cloud, and broadcast/streaming/IPTV services as turnkey, customized solutions across France and internationally.
Product overview
Viapass is a French telecom operator and event technology provider offering an integrated suite of connectivity and digital services for over 25 years. The core product portfolio comprises four main service categories: Internet Services (fiber optic up to 100 Gb/s, WiFi with Cisco WiFi 6, 4G/5G mobile, satellite backup), Network Services (LAN, MAN, WAN connectivity using proprietary fiber infrastructure), Cloud Services (Transfer powered by IBM Aspera, Share, Store, and Virtual hosting from local Cannes servers), and Video Services (Broadcast, Streaming, Conferencing, IPTV, and Digital Signage via Viapass DS Platform). Additional offerings include La Fibre 10G (dedicated professional fiber sub-brand), Speed Test (connectivity diagnostic tool), and Marketplace (online service ordering portal). The architecture is a unified platform-plus-modules approach where internet/network connectivity forms the foundation, with cloud and video services available as integrated capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- La Fibre 10G: A dedicated professional fiber internet service offering speeds up to 10G with guaranteed bandwidth at competitive pricing.
Products and services
- Internet Services High-speed internet connectivity for events and businesses including optical fiber (up to 100 Gb/s), WiFi hotspots with Cisco WiFi 6, 4G/5G mobile solutions, and satellite backup connectivity. Targeted at event organizers, venues, exhibitors, and corporate clients requiring reliable bandwidth.
- Network Services Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity solutions for events and venues using Viapass's own fiber optic infrastructure. Designed for temporary or permanent deployments with secure network architecture.
- Cloud Services Private cloud services including Transfer (powered by IBM Aspera for large file transfers and DCP), Share (local file sharing in Cannes), Store (high-capacity storage), and Virtual (virtual machine hosting). Designed for media, events, and enterprise clients needing high-speed content movement and secure local hosting.
- Video Services Video content delivery via Broadcast (multi-protocol network for TV and events), Streaming (to online platforms), Conferencing (video conference setup and support), IPTV (local TV programs over IP), and Digital Signage (Viapass DS Platform for remote screen content management). Includes equipment setup, connectivity verification, and on-site/remote support.
- La Fibre 10G Dedicated professional fiber optic service offering guaranteed symmetrical bandwidth up to 10G at competitive pricing. Aimed at business connectivity needs with guaranteed performance SLAs.
Quantifiable outcome
- Speeds up to 100 Gb/s with guaranteed bandwidth
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Viapass
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Viapass technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Viapass partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- CiscocoreTechnology partnership for WiFi infrastructure. The Palais des Festivals de Cannes is equipped with Cisco WiFi 6 technology since 2020. Viapass uses Cisco equipment for high-density WiFi deployments.
- IBM (Aspera)coreIBM Aspera technology integrated into Viapass cloud transfer services, enabling high-speed large file transfers and DCP content movement without limitation.
- EquinixsupportingData center and colocation partner providing infrastructure connectivity capabilities.
- InterxionsupportingData center partner for connectivity and infrastructure services.
- TelehousesupportingData center and colocation partner.
- Orange BusinesssupportingTelecommunications partner for network connectivity services.
- CogentsupportingNetwork connectivity partner.
- ZayosupportingFiber infrastructure and network connectivity partner.
- VMwaresupportingVirtualization technology partner.
- HPsupportingHardware partner for computing and network equipment.
- MicrosoftsupportingCloud and software technology partner.
- Palais des FestivalscoreLong-standing partnership with Cannes convention center. Palais des Festivals infrastructure is directly connected via fiber to major data centers in Paris. Viapass provides all WiFi and internet services for events held at the venue.
- Monaco-TechnologiessupportingTechnology partner based in Monaco.
- Tata CommunicationssupportingGlobal network connectivity and communications services partner.
- BnetworksupportingTechnology and connectivity services partner.
- AsperacoreIBM Aspera high-speed file transfer technology integrated into cloud transfer services.
- UnimevsupportingFrench event industry association membership providing industry recognition and networking.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Viapass competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Equinix: Global data center and interconnection provider. Viapass partners with Equinix for data center colocation and cloud connectivity — an enabling infrastructure provider rather than a direct competitor.
- Tata Communications: Global telecommunications and network services provider. Viapass partners with Tata for international network reach, making it an ecosystem/upstream peer rather than a direct event-Connectivity competitor.
Direct peers
- Hub One: French B2B telecom operator providing connectivity, WiFi, and network services for enterprises, events, and airports. Highly comparable to Viapass given overlapping B2B telecom focus, event vertical exposure, and French market presence.
Broad incumbents
- Colt Technology Services: European fiber and network services carrier delivering high-bandwidth connectivity to enterprise and event venues. Comparable on fiber-based managed connectivity offerings in Europe.
- Zayo Group: Large fiber infrastructure and network connectivity provider across North America and Europe. Viapass lists Zayo as a fiber/network partner; comparable wholesale fiber and carrier services portfolio.
- Orange Business: Major French enterprise telecom carrier providing connectivity, networking, and cloud services worldwide. Viapass lists Orange Business as an upstream carrier partner; the two companies operate in the same carrier services space.
- Cisco: Global networking equipment and WiFi infrastructure giant (Cisco WiFi 6 is the platform Viapass deploys). Comparable as the underlying technology incumbent that Viapass's service offerings are built upon.
Emerging players
- LiveU: Provider of live video transmission solutions over bonded cellular and IP networks for broadcasters and live event producers. Directly comparable on the event video/streaming service layer that Viapass offers.
- Gravity Media: Provider of broadcast and event production services including temporary communications infrastructure for sports and live events. Comparable niche focus on event-temporary connectivity and broadcast services.
- NEP Group: Worldwide outsourced technical production partner for live events, broadcast, and entertainment. Provides connectivity-adjacent event technology services (video, broadcast) that overlap with Viapass's video services line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Viapass social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Viapass leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Viapass funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Viapass M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Viapass
What does Viapass do?
Viapass is a French telecom operator providing end-to-end connectivity, network, cloud, and video services for professional clients, with a primary focus on events, venues, and corporate operations. The company owns and operates its fiber optic infrastructure, delivering Internet (fiber, WiFi 6, 4G/5G, satellite), LAN/MAN/WAN networks, local private cloud, and broadcast/streaming/IPTV services as turnkey, customized solutions across France and internationally.
Is Viapass a public or private company?
Viapass is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Viapass founded?
Viapass was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Viapass based?
Viapass is headquartered in Cannes, France, in the Europe region.
How does Viapass make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Connectivity Services are the primary driver. The others are network Services, cloud Services, video Services and mobile SIM/eSIM Services.
Who are Viapass's main competitors?
Others on record are Equinix and Tata Communications. Hub One is listed as a direct peer. Broad incumbents are Colt Technology Services, Zayo Group, Orange Business and Cisco. Emerging players are LiveU, Gravity Media and NEP Group.
Does Viapass have an API?
No public API is recorded for Viapass.
What industry is Viapass in?
Viapass's product category is Event Connectivity Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAFAG, Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP), with a secondary code of HDABALAH, Backbone & Long-Haul Transport (IP/MPLS, Optical/Wavelength). Its NAICS code is 51711 and its SIC code is 4899.