What SORRAC does

SORRAC is a French value-added distributor of professional radiocommunication and SIGINT/COMINT equipment, headquartered in Toulouse as a SASU subsidiary of the LPI Group (founded 1984). The company supplies, programs, and installs satellite communication hardware and signals-intelligence systems to French government ministries (Ministry of the Armed Forces, Ministry of the Interior) and to international customers in 26 countries through a network of 53 resellers across Europe and Africa. Its product portfolio spans satellite phones, trackers, and BGAN terminals operating on the Iridium, Inmarsat, and Thuraya networks, alongside SIGINT receivers (Winradio, ThinkRF, QRC, ICOM IC-R30/IC-R8600), direction-finding and drone-detection systems (TCI 240-280, TCI 739, TCI 903S), and signal analysis software (Krypto 500/1000 from COMINT Consulting, Hoka Code 300-32). SORRAC supplements hardware distribution with an in-house R&D bureau for custom engineering, IATA-certified logistics, and on-site technical training services.

Name

SORRAC

Legal name

Sorrac

Website

https://sorrac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SORRAC is a Toulouse-based French distributor of professional radiocommunication and SIGINT equipment, supplying satellite phones, BGAN terminals, and signals-intelligence systems to French ministries and 53 resellers across 26 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Radiocommunication Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Video & Media Distribution (DTH, Contribution/Distribution, Occasional Use) (HDAIAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

IFF/Identification, Beaconing & Cooperative Surveillance Systems (IMABAGAF)

Keywords

• Satellite communication equipment
• SIGINT COMINT systems
• Professional radiocommunication
• Signal intelligence receivers
• Satellite phone distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of radiocommunication equipment including satellite phones, radio transceivers, SIGINT receivers, and accessories from brands like ICOM, Iridium, Inmarsat, Thuraya, TCI, Winradio
2. SIGINT Equipment Sales: Sale of SIGINT/COMINT systems including software, receivers, and surveillance/detection systems
3. Professional Services: Technical assistance, training, research and development services, and logistics support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SORRAC supplies, programs, and installs professional radiocommunication and satellite communications equipment, including satellite phones, satellite terminals, trackers, and beacons operating on Iridium, Inmarsat, and Thuraya networks. The company also distributes SIGINT/COMINT systems such as software-defined receivers, signal analysis/decoding software, surveillance systems, spectrum monitoring systems, and drone detection solutions for government, defense, and enterprise customers.

Product overview

SORRAC is a French radiocommunication and SIGINT equipment company headquartered in Toulouse, specializing in satellite communications and signals intelligence solutions. The product portfolio comprises two main categories: satellite communication products (satellite phones, terminals, and trackers from Iridium, Inmarsat, and Thuraya networks) and SIGINT systems (receivers, software for signal analysis/classification/decoding, and surveillance/drone detection systems from Comint Consulting, TCI, Winradio, QRC, and ThinkRF). The company operates as a distributor of major brands including Icom, Motorola, Thrane & Thrane, Furuno, Barrett, and Cobham, while also offering custom R&D services and technical support. SORRAC serves professional markets including military, government, humanitarian, and enterprise sectors across 26 countries through a network of 53 resellers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Iridium GO Satellite Gateway Satellite Wi-Fi gateway that transforms smartphones into satellite communication devices by connecting via independent Wi-Fi network. Operates on Iridium's 66-satellite constellation for global coverage including poles, with SOS button, programmable tracking, and applications for voice, SMS, tracking, and social media posting.
• Iridium Extreme 9575 Satellite Phone Portable satellite phone with integrated GPS, SOS button with GEOS emergency coordination, MIL-STD 810F certification, IP65 water and dust resistance, supporting temperatures from -20°C to +60°C.
• Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 Robust satellite phone from Inmarsat with IP65 and IK04 ratings, 8-hour talk time and 160-hour standby, SOS functionality with GEOS integration, and MS Outlook contact synchronization.
• Thuraya X5-Touch Satellite Smartphone First satellite smartphone combining GSM and satellite networks with dual nano SIM slots, Android OS, Google Play Store access, IP67 rating, and GPS/BeiDou/Glonass navigation.
• Zoleo Satellite Beacon Satellite beacon providing global messaging via Iridium network with Bluetooth LE smartphone connectivity, GPS tracking, IP68 rating, MIL-STD 810G certification, and 200-hour battery life.
• Inmarsat BGAN Explorer 510 Terminal Compact Inmarsat satellite terminal with 464 kbps data speeds, Wi-Fi connectivity, 36-hour standby battery life, IP66 rating, and smartphone app control via Explorer Connect.
• Inmarsat BGAN Explorer 710 Terminal High-performance Inmarsat terminal with 650 Kbps streaming capability, plug-and-play dual unit configuration for doubled data throughput, IP52 rating, and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality.
• Hoka Code 300-32 Signal Decoding Software Signal decoding and analysis software for HF/VHF/UHF/SHF spectrum, supporting multi-channel decoding with sound card interface and TCP/IP remote control capability for up to 256 decoders.
• Comint Consulting Krypto 500 Signal Analysis Software Signal analysis, classification, and decoding software for narrowband signals up to 48 kHz, featuring automatic classification of approximately 4000 modem types with decoder support for ELF-SHF frequencies.
• Comint Consulting Krypto 1000 Wideband Signal Analysis Software Wideband signal analysis and decoding software for signals exceeding 48 kHz bandwidth, complementing Krypto 500 for VHF-SHF frequency ranges with multiple FFT modes and demodulator collection.
• Icom IC-R30 Portable Receiver Portable receiver covering 0.15-3300 MHz with dual-frequency display and recording capability, supporting digital protocols including dPMR, NXDN, P25, D-STAR, and DCR with IP57 and MIL-STD 810 ratings.
• Icom IC-R8600 Software-Defined Receiver High-performance software-defined receiver spanning 10 kHz to 3 GHz with 5 MHz real-time spectrum display, I/Q output, and support for D-STAR, NXDN, dPMR, and P25 digital modes.
• Winradio WR-G39DDC Excelsior Receiver High-performance SDR receiver covering 9 kHz to 3500 MHz with dual 4 MHz independent channels, 16 MHz real-time spectrum analyzer, and 1 GHz/s sweep speed.
• Winradio WR-G65DDCe Excalibur Sigma Receiver Direct-sampling wideband SDR receiver with dual frequency ranges (1 kHz-88 MHz and 118-190 MHz), 64 MHz bandwidth, 16-bit 210 MSPS converter, and phase-coherent application support.
• ThinkRF R5550 Software-Defined Receiver Portable SDR receiver delivering high spectral performance from 9 kHz to 27 GHz with 100 MHz real-time bandwidth, fanless design, and rugged form factor for harsh environments.
• QRC WBT-3003 RF Recording and Playback Receiver Self-contained RF recording and playback receiver with dual 50 MHz channels over 50 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range, featuring 2 TB storage and dual-core 2.6 GHz processor.
• TCI 240-280 Drone Detection and Geolocation System Drone detection and geolocation system with automatic threat identification, capable of detecting both drones and radio controllers at long range before takeoff.
• TCI 903S Man-Portable COMINT and Direction-Finding System Man-portable COMINT and direction-finding system covering 20 MHz to 8 GHz with 3 GHz/s scan rate, 40 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, and lookback collection for post-mission analysis.
• TCI 739 Hybrid AOA/TDOA Spectrum Monitoring System Hybrid AOA/TDOA spectrum monitoring system for 9 kHz to 8.5 GHz, featuring continuous remote monitoring, IP67 enclosure, and minimized SWaP design for flexible deployment.
• AD-7142 Multi-Section HF Antenna Multi-section stainless steel HF antenna for portable radios, deployable in seconds with elastic cable tension, covering 2-30 MHz frequency range with 50W maximum power handling.
• Technical Support and Training Service Global technical assistance with rapid deployment capability, on-site technical training, spare equipment logistics, and obsolete equipment replacement services for professional radiocommunication customers.
• R&D Engineering Bureau Service Custom engineering services including system improvement studies, existing system evolution and renovation, and development of specific new capabilities by radiocommunications engineers and computer scientists.
• Worldwide Logistics Service Worldwide packaging and shipment of equipment with IATA-certified personnel, export control compliance, and international supplier coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Global satellite coverage including poles through Iridium network (66 satellites)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• LPI GroupcoreOthersSORRAC is a subsidiary of LPI Group, which specializes in professional radiocommunication equipment sales for 40 years. LPI Group is based in Toulouse and includes ICOM FRANCE, with 60 total collaborators making it a major radiocommunication player.
• ICOM FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLPI Group represents ICOM through ICOM FRANCE, distributing ICOM radio equipment in France. SORRAC serves the export market with ICOM products.
• IridiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor/reseller of Iridium satellite phones, trackers, and the Iridium GO satellite gateway. Iridium provides global satellite coverage including poles through 66 LEO satellites.
• InmarsatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial reseller of Inmarsat satellite communication products including BGAN terminals and IsatPhone satellite phones. Inmarsat provides worldwide satellite coverage excluding poles.
• ThurayacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Thuraya satellite phones and equipment. Thuraya covers 160 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia with reliable satellite network.
• TCIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of TCI SIGINT systems including drone detection (TCI 240-280), spectrum monitoring (TCI 709, TCI 739), and surveillance systems (TCI 850 Blackbird, TCI 903S).
• COMINT ConsultingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of COMINT Consulting software products including Krypto 500 and Krypto 1000 for signal analysis, classification and decoding.
• WinradiostandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Winradio software-defined receivers including WR-G33DDC, WR-G35DDCi, WR-G65DDCe, and WR-G39DDC models.
• ThinkRFstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of ThinkRF R5550 software-defined receivers offering high spectral performance from 9kHz to 27GHz.
• QRCstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of QRC receivers including WBT-3002, WBT-3003, and WBT-3100 models with autonomous RF recording and playback systems.
• Trival AntenestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Trival Antene antennas including the AD-7142 portable HF antenna.
• COJOTstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of COJOT antennas including WB922M, WB860M, and WD525M models.
• Alaris AntennastandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Alaris Antenna products including MISC-A0066, OMNI-A0098, and MONO-A0012 antenna models.
• WavecomstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a brand in SORRAC's product portfolio for radiocommunication equipment.
• ICOM (for IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between ICOM and Iridium to develop the IC-SAT100 satellite PTT radio, providing push-to-talk satellite communication for professionals in isolated areas. SORRAC distributes this innovative product.
• CobhamstandardTechnology or IntegrationCobham partnered with Inmarsat to develop BGAN terminals. SORRAC distributes these products as part of their Inmarsat portfolio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics group with substantial SIGINT, EW, spectrum monitoring and homeland-security portfolios. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in similar counter-UAS, surveillance and intelligence domains, but at much larger scale and with proprietary technology.
• Leonardo S.p.A. Italian defense electronics and aerospace group with substantial secure communications, EW and COMINT business lines. Comparable as a broader European incumbent in adjacent defense communications domains, competing for similar ministry-level program work SORRAC's distribution feeds into.
• Thales Group: French defense and aerospace conglomerate with major communications, electronic warfare and SIGINT businesses serving the same Ministère des Armées and Ministère de l'Intérieur customer set. Compares as a much larger incumbent operating in the same French government ecosystem where SORRAC supplies niche equipment.
• Motorola Solutions: Dominant global incumbent in LMR/PMR, command-and-control and mission-critical communications for defense and public safety. Overlaps heavily with SORRAC's professional radio and secure communications offering but at vastly larger scale with proprietary products.
• Airbus Defence and Space: Airbus division covering satellite communications systems, secure military communications and SIGINT-related solutions, headquartered in Toulouse like SORRAC. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same aerospace hub, addressing overlapping French and European defense and government customers.

Direct peers

• Rohde & Schwarz: German radiocommunications specialist providing signal intelligence, spectrum monitoring, direction-finding and SIGINT/COMINT systems to military and government clients — closely comparable to the TCI/Comint Consulting portfolio SORRAC distributes, with very similar European ministry customer base.
• CRFS (Cambridge RF Systems): UK-based provider of RF spectrum monitoring, geolocation and SIGINT sensors for defense and security clients. Closely comparable niche peer to SORRAC's TCI/QRC/Winradio spectrum monitoring and DF distribution business, serving similar government end customers.
• Sepura: UK supplier of TETRA and LTE-based professional mobile radio terminals and infrastructure for mission-critical public safety and government users. A direct peer to SORRAC's ICOM-based PMR distribution activity with overlapping European public-safety customer base.
• Cobham (now part of TransDigm/CPI): Supplier of Inmarsat BGAN satellite terminals and other SATCOM equipment — the very products SORRAC distributes and integrates under its Inmarsat partner relationship. Directly comparable as a satellite communications equipment vendor in the same value chain.
• Hytera Communications Corporation: Global manufacturer and distributor of professional mobile radio (PMR), TETRA and satellite communication equipment serving government, public safety and enterprise customers — directly comparable to SORRAC's ICOM- and Iridium-based radiocommunications distribution portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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