Beaming

What Beaming does

Beaming is an independent UK Internet Service Provider founded in 2004 and headquartered in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex. The company delivers broadband, voice, and managed network and security services to UK businesses, operating on top of BT Wholesale's network infrastructure with its own network management and security overlay. Service offerings span fibre optic leased lines, FTTP and SOGEA broadband, the BeamRing cloud phone system integrated with Cisco Webex, and proprietary secure networking products including ProtectNet (for the security/CCTV sector) and StudioNet (a broadcast IP studio-to-transmitter link co-developed with codec manufacturer Systembase). The company is ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, Ofcom-registered, and operates UK-wide from a single headquarters site.

The revenue model is dominated by recurring monthly subscriptions across connectivity (broadband from £39/month ex VAT), voice licences (digital phone lines from £8/month ex VAT), and managed services (Microsoft 365, Cisco security suite, managed firewalls, cloud WiFi, colocation, and backup). Go-to-market is sales-led with direct account management for SMB and enterprise customers, supplemented by a Nominet Accredited Channel Partner programme and supported by content marketing (knowledge base, quarterly cyber threat reports), email marketing, and AI-themed events led by the Managing Director. The customer base is highly diversified across industries including education, broadcast, security, manufacturing, accounting, hospitality, and not-for-profit, with named logos spanning St Mary's School, Sabden Multi Academy Trust, Corps Security, Wave FM, KMFM, Total Sense Media, Henley Royal Regatta, and Zoonou, among many others. Operations are run from a small team (11–50 employees) with no disclosed external investment, making Beaming a founder/owner-operated SME.

Name

Beaming

Legal name

Beaming Ltd

Website

https://beaming.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beaming is an independent UK Internet Service Provider delivering broadband, voice, and managed network and security services to UK businesses, with proprietary ProtectNet and StudioNet offerings for specialised verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Internet and Telecommunications Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business/Enterprise ISPs (Dedicated Internet Access) (HDAIADAB), Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE), Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) & Business Broadband (HDAIAFAD)

Keywords

• Business broadband services
• Fibre optic connectivity
• Cloud telephony solutions
• Managed network security
• Internet service provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Leonards

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Connectivity Services: Recurring monthly revenue from broadband internet access including fibre optic leased lines, FTTP, SOGEA broadband. Subscription-based pricing with monthly fees.
2. Voice Services: Recurring revenue from digital phone lines, BeamRing cloud phone system, and IP handsets. Monthly licences and subscription fees.
3. Managed Services: Additional services including Microsoft 365 for Business, user IT support, Cisco security solutions (Duo, Umbrella, Secure Endpoint), managed networks, colocation, cloud WiFi, and backup services.
4. Line Rental: Transfer of BT line rental to Beaming, allowing single-bill telephony services. Monthly rental charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Beaming is an independent UK Internet Service Provider that delivers business-grade broadband, fibre optic leased lines, cloud telephony (BeamRing integrated with Cisco Webex), and managed network and security services. Its portfolio spans Connectivity, Voice, and Managed Services, including proprietary offerings such as ProtectNet (private network for secure remote device access), StudioNet (broadcast studio-to-transmitter links), and Homeworker ProtectNet (secure remote working). Services are sold on recurring monthly subscriptions with project-managed installations across the United Kingdom.

Product overview

Beaming is an independent Internet Service Provider for UK businesses offering a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity, voice and managed services. The core offerings span three main categories: Connectivity (Fibre Optic Leased Lines, Ultrafast FTTP Broadband, Superfast SOGEA Broadband), Voice (BeamRing Cloud Phone integrated with Cisco Webex, Digital Phone Line, IP Handsets), and Managed Services (Microsoft 365 for Business with Intune and backup, Cisco Security suite, Colocation, Cloud WiFi, Managed Networks, Managed Firewall Services, Azure Express Route & AWS Direct Connect). Secure network solutions include ProtectNet, StudioNet for broadcast, and Homeworker ProtectNet. Products are backed by expert UK-based support and ISO 27001 certified security practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fibre Optic Leased Lines Dedicated fibre optic Ethernet leased-line connection providing symmetric upload and download speeds, high performance and reliability for UK businesses.
• Ultrafast FTTP Broadband Fibre-to-the-premises broadband service offering ultrafast connectivity speeds for UK businesses.
• Superfast SOGEA Broadband Superfast SOGEA broadband service built for business, delivered with gold-standard service for UK business customers.
• ProtectNet Private Network Proprietary private network service providing secure, flexible remote access to networked devices such as CCTV without compromising security posture, primarily for UK security sector customers.
• StudioNet Proprietary specialist broadcast connectivity service for radio stations, providing studio-to-transmitter IP links with uncompressed audio, minimal jitter and automatic backup connections.
• Homeworker ProtectNet Proprietary secure network solution for remote workers, extending ProtectNet business-grade security to home offices.
• BeamRing Cloud Phone (Webex with BeamRing) Proprietary cloud-hosted IP telephony system combining desk phone, mobile and voicemail in one manageable solution, integrated with Cisco Webex for calling, messaging and meetings.
• Digital Phone Line Digital phone line service with monthly licences from £8 per month (ex VAT), preparing UK businesses for the PSTN switch-off.
• IP Handsets Business IP telephone handsets compatible with the BeamRing cloud phone system.
• Microsoft 365 for Business Comprehensive Microsoft 365 productivity suite offered as a managed service for UK businesses.
• Microsoft Intune Device management and mobile device management solution offered as part of the Microsoft 365 managed service bundle.
• Backup for Microsoft 365 Backup solution for Microsoft 365 data covering Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• Cisco Security Suite Managed security product suite bundling Cisco Duo (MFA), Cisco Umbrella (cloud security) and Cisco Secure Endpoint (endpoint protection) for UK businesses.
• Colocation Server equipment hosted in selected UK data centres with enhanced physical security and space, provided as a managed service.
• Cloud WiFi Managed business WiFi service that keeps public/guest WiFi secure and separated from the main business network.
• Business Email Services Business email hosting and management services for UK businesses.
• Domain Names and Hosting Domain name registration and web hosting services for UK small businesses.
• Managed Networks Managed private networks for large UK businesses, paired with monitoring, maintenance and readily available backup connections.
• Managed Firewall Services Enterprise-grade managed firewall services with 24/7 monitoring, protecting UK businesses from more than 2,000 daily cyber threats with automatic backup connections.
• Azure Express Route and AWS Direct Connect Cloud connectivity services linking business networks directly to Microsoft Azure (Express Route) and Amazon Web Services (Direct Connect).
• User IT Support Technical IT support service delivered to business users as part of the managed services bundle.
• Dedicated Servers Dedicated servers hosted in UK data centres, providing customers complete control over their operating platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• StudioNet delivers broadcast STL at approximately 25% of the cost of competing legacy services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SystembasecoreTechnology or IntegrationStudioNet was developed jointly by Beaming and codec manufacturer Systembase, combining Beaming's expertise in building and operating fast, resilient internet networks with Systembase's ability to reliably transport high-quality audio streams through IP infrastructure.
• Webex (Cisco)coreTechnology or IntegrationBeamRing cloud phone system is combined with Webex for calling, messaging and meetings. Joint Webex with BeamRing product offering. Cisco Smartlook used for website session replay.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Microsoft 365 for Business, Microsoft Intune, Azure Information Protection Plan for email encryption, Azure Express Route, AWS Direct Connect integration, and Backup for Microsoft 365.
• Cisco SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Cisco security solutions including Cisco Duo (MFA), Cisco Umbrella (cloud security), and Cisco Secure Endpoint (endpoint protection).
• BT Wholesale / OpenreachcoreTechnology or IntegrationBeaming uses BT Wholesale's network for providing connectivity services. Liaises with Openreach for infrastructure installation including temporary connections for construction sites and portacabins.
• NominetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeaming is a Nominet Accredited Channel Partner for .uk domain name registration and management.
• EazipayminorOthersDirect debit collection agency that Beaming uses to securely upload and process customer direct debit mandates.
• RIPE NCCcoreOthersRegional Internet Registry that allocates Internet resources (IPv4, IPv6, AS numbers) to organisations in Europe, Middle East and Central Asia including the UK.
• TechVertuminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIT support provider for John F Hunt Group that collaborated with Beaming to solve temporary site connectivity challenges. Started as in-house hub for John F Hunt Group IT support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Gradwell Communications: UK business ISP and hosted VoIP provider offering broadband, leased lines, SIP trunks, and cloud telephony to SMBs — closely overlaps with Beaming's BeamRing + leased-line proposition.
• Zen Internet: UK independent ISP headquartered in Rochdale that delivers business broadband, leased lines, voice, and managed services to UK SMEs — Beaming's closest direct competitor in the independent business-ISP segment.
• XLN Telecom: UK-focused telecoms provider serving micro and small businesses with broadband, phone lines, and mobile — competes with Beaming for the same long-tail SMB broadband and voice accounts.
• Spitfire Network Services: UK independent business ISP focused on connectivity, VoIP, and managed services for SMEs and enterprises; competes head-on with Beaming on leased lines, Ethernet, and voice for the UK business market.
• Gamma Communications: UK provider of business communications including broadband, unified communications, and SIP/hosted voice for channel partners and direct customers — directly comparable in voice and connectivity portfolio to Beaming.

Broad incumbents

• TalkTalk Business: UK business connectivity, Ethernet, and voice provider serving SMEs and partners; a comparable broadband-and-voice competitor to Beaming in the UK SMB channel.
• Virgin Media O2 Business: Major UK converged connectivity-and-mobile provider with own fibre footprint; competes with Beaming on broadband, leased lines, and unified communications for UK businesses of all sizes.
• Vodafone Business UK: Large UK enterprise and SMB connectivity, mobile, and IoT provider — competes with Beaming in fixed broadband, voice, and managed services for mid-market and enterprise customers.
• BT Business: The UK's largest business connectivity and voice incumbent; owns the wholesale network Beaming rides on, and competes for the same enterprise and public-sector contracts from a vastly larger scale.

Regional players

• KCOM: Regional full-fibre operator (strong in Hull/East Yorkshire) delivering business connectivity, cloud, and voice services — comparable technology stack to Beaming but operating in a different UK geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BeamingNews

Compliance9 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Beaming