World Telecom & Surveillance

What World Telecom & Surveillance does

World Telecom & Surveillance, Inc. is a privately held regional low-voltage systems integrator headquartered in Redding, California, founded in 2001 and operating across Northern California with a focus on Shasta and Tehama Counties. The company designs, installs, and maintains telecommunications and physical security systems for commercial, government, education, healthcare, and non-profit clients, with a stated headcount of 1-10 employees. Its service portfolio spans VoIP phone systems, paging and nurse-call intercoms, fiber and structured data cabling, business network services, business internet (delivered via an AireSpring channel partnership), door and access control systems, and CCTV/IP video surveillance with remote monitoring capabilities. Technical depth is supported by a BICSI RCDD-certified designer (Ryan Belcastro), CMAS Approved Contractor status, and California contractor license #793485, which together qualify the firm for public-sector procurement work. Notable project references include perimeter surveillance and fiber upgrades at the Port of Sacramento and Port of West Sacramento, a phone system deployment for the Tehama County Probation Department, and a surveillance system upgrade for the Shasta County Superior Courthouse.

The business model is predominantly project-based: revenue is generated through one-time installation contracts (security, surveillance, access control, fiber/cabling, VoIP), ongoing repair and maintenance service work, and hardware resale of cameras, DVR/NVR units, access control components, phones, and network equipment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is direct field sales and service delivery, with quote intake handled by phone (530-223-9753) and website form; marketing relies on local SEO, an educational blog, community event participation, and customer testimonials rather than paid performance channels. Geographic reach remains confined to Northern California, and the company has no disclosed funding rounds, parent entity, or external investors, indicating a bootstrapped operating profile.

Name

World Telecom & Surveillance

Legal name

World Telecom & Surveillance, Inc.

Website

https://wtands.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

World Telecom & Surveillance is a Redding, California-based regional low-voltage integrator that installs, services, and maintains VoIP, fiber/data cabling, access control, and video surveillance systems for SMB, government, healthcare, and education clients across Northern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications and Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Telecommunications (517)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Multi-Site CCTV Deployment Services (HSAHACAG), CCTV Networking, Cabling (PoE) & Storage Infrastructure (HSAHACAI)

Keywords

• Commercial security systems
• Business telecommunications
• Access control installation
• Fiber optic cabling
• VoIP phone systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Redding

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: Installation of security surveillance systems, VoIP phone systems, access control, data cabling, and network infrastructure for commercial businesses
2. Repair & Maintenance Services: Ongoing repair and maintenance services for telecommunications and security systems, including emergency repairs and technical support
3. Product Sales: Sale of security cameras, DVR/NVR systems, access control hardware, VoIP phones, and network equipment
4. Business Internet Services: Business internet service provision through partnership with AireSpring, offering cloud-based solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

World Telecom & Surveillance installs, integrates, and maintains telecommunications and physical security systems for businesses and public-sector clients across Northern California. Its service portfolio spans surveillance and CCTV systems, door/access control, VoIP phone systems, paging/intercom/nurse call, fiber and data cabling, network services, and business internet. Revenue is generated through professional installation, repair, and maintenance contracts, supplemented by equipment resale and recurring business internet services.

Product overview

World Telecom & Surveillance is a Northern California business telecommunications systems company offering a comprehensive portfolio of security, surveillance, and communication services. Their core offerings include Security & Surveillance Systems (CCTV and IP video recording), Door/Access Control Systems, VOIP/Phone Systems, Paging/Intercom & Nurse Call Systems, Fiber/Voice and Data Cabling, Network Services, and Business Internet Service. The company provides turnkey installation, repair, and maintenance services for these interconnected systems, serving businesses throughout California from their base in Redding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security & Surveillance Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Video surveillance systems have reduced robberies by 53% according to industry study
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BICSIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2010World Telecom & Surveillance has a strategic relationship with BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International). The company's technician Ryan Belcastro achieved RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification through BICSI. The company is also a BICSI Corporate Member. BICSI provides globally recognized credentials and standards for the ITS (Information Technology Systems) industry.
• Safe City ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Telecom & Surveillance participated as a featured security vendor at the Safe City Project's Crime Solutions Event held at the Redding Convention Center in November 2014. The event focused on top 10 solutions for fighting crime in the community.
• AireSpringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld Telecom & Surveillance offers business internet services through AireSpring, a telecommunications company devoted to cloud-based solutions. WT&S provides internet services to Redding businesses through this partnership.
• CCT Telecom / LT SecurityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as partner/supplier for security products. LT Security Awards recognized World Telecom & Surveillance as 2018 Best Partner of the Year.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Integrated Communications & Technologies (ICT): Low-voltage systems integrator delivering structured cabling, voice, video surveillance and access control to commercial and government customers. Direct comparable to WT&S in service portfolio, customer mix and regional integrator model.
• Telsco Security Systems: Western U.S. regional integrator providing security alarm, CCTV, access control and monitoring to commercial and residential customers. Closely matches WT&S in size, service portfolio and target market.
• A3 Communications: Regional low-voltage and security systems integrator offering structured cabling, VoIP, access control and surveillance. Direct comparable to WT&S in scale, geographic focus and bundled telecom/security service offering.
• Red Hawk Fire & Security: U.S. systems integrator focused on fire alarm, security, surveillance and communications for commercial customers. Closely comparable to WT&S in service mix and customer profile, particularly in the SMB and mid-market regional segment.
• Safeguard Security Services: U.S. provider of security alarms, video surveillance, access control and monitoring with regional service hubs. Comparable to WT&S as a regional electronic security installer serving SMB and commercial customers.

Broad incumbents

• ADT Commercial: National commercial security integrator offering intrusion, video surveillance, access control and monitoring to mid-market and enterprise customers. Directly overlaps with WT&S on CCTV and access control but adds 24/7 monitoring and managed services capabilities.
• Convergint Technologies: Large North American security, fire and communications systems integrator serving enterprise and government customers. Comparable to WT&S in core service mix (CCTV, access control, communications cabling) but operates at vastly greater scale across hundreds of offices globally.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco/Johnson Controls Security): Global building technology provider with a substantial security and communications integration business. Competes with WT&S in the same end markets (government, education, healthcare) and on the same core offerings (video, access, communications infrastructure).
• Stanley Security (Securitas Technology): Commercial security systems integrator and monitoring provider serving SMB through enterprise customers. Overlaps with WT&S in electronic security installation and service contracts across North America.

Others

• AireSpring: Cloud-managed telecommunications and connectivity provider that supplies internet/voice services to WT&S through a channel partnership. Adjacent peer — relevant because it is both a WT&S partner and an example of a larger scale telecom provider competing in the same SMB/government connectivity segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/worldtelecominc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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