Kabelfernsehen Bödeli

What Kabelfernsehen Bödeli does

Kabelfernsehen Bödeli AG is a family-owned regional telecommunications provider headquartered in Unterseen, Switzerland, serving the Berner Oberland region. Founded in 1986 and operating for nearly 40 years, the company delivers a triple-play bundle of broadband internet (QuickNet, up to 1 Gbit/s symmetric), cable television (CablePlus with Replay-TV and the CablePlus Go mobile app), and fixed-line telephony (CableVoice) over a self-owned fiber-to-the-home and DOCSIS 3.0/3.1 coaxial hybrid network covering all 32 municipalities from Beatenberg to Jungfraujoch (up to 3,463 meters altitude) and Krattigen to Grimsel. The company reports 20,000+ residential households and 120+ hotel customers on its network, with dedicated business services for SMEs including symmetric fiber up to 3 Gbit/s, Darkfiber point-to-point links, and Serverhousing/Co-Location with UPS and generator backup.

The product portfolio is structured around three core service lines extended by sub-brands and add-ons: QuickNet internet (tiers Start through deLuxe from CHF 31.50 to CHF 89/month), QuickNet wifi (Plume HomePass-powered mesh WiFi included free with subscriptions), CablePlus TV (smartcard-based basic TV plus cloud-based Replay-TV recording and the CablePlus Go streaming app for iOS/Android with AirPlay and Chromecast), and CableVoice telephony (with number portability and multi-line support). Specialized offerings include YANG for customers under 30 (CHF 37/month with lifetime price lock via 4everYANG), Familien Abo with up to 34% permanent discount for households with children under 18, and a Gebäudetechnik (building technology) line spanning smart-home IoT (QN mini) and EV charging (Smart Charge Energy partnership).

The business model is subscription-based with monthly or bi-monthly billing and bundling economics: combining internet, TV, and telephony via the Kombi-Rabatt unlocks up to 44% discount. Hardware revenue comes from SuperPod mesh units (CHF 89) and Gigaset phones, with modems provided free. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via an e-commerce site with subscription-selector tool, an Info Shop retail location, phone/email inside sales, and free on-site technician installation. Marketing emphasizes local presence, community events, Google Ads, and social channels. Leadership is held by CEO Dr. Walter A. Balmer and Chairman Walter Balmer, with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or venture funding; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kabelfernsehen Bödeli

Legal name

Kabelfernsehen Bödeli AG

Website

https://kabelfernsehen.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kabelfernsehen Bödeli AG is a family-owned Swiss regional telecom provider delivering fiber-backed internet, TV, and telephony across 32 municipalities of the Berner Oberland, serving 20,000+ households and 120+ hotels with personal local service and bundled subscription pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators (HDAIACAG)

Keywords

• Cable television services
• Fiber internet services
• Landline telephony
• Regional telecommunications
• Triple-play bundles

Headquarters

HQ city

Unterseen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bundled Internet, TV & Phone Subscriptions: Core revenue from monthly subscription fees for internet (QuickNet), TV (CablePlus basic/replay), and fixed-line telephony (CableVoice), sold individually or as discounted combo packages (Kombi-Rabatt up to 44%). Billing is monthly or bi-monthly (for combos). Additional revenue from second phone numbers (CHF 10.80/month), TV device fees, and on-demand movie rentals (CHF 2.90–7.90 per rental). Business services include QN-Fiber, Darkfiber, and serverhousing.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of Gigaset landline phones and QuickNet wifi SuperPods (CHF 89.00 per additional unit). Modems provided free with subscription.
3. Professional Services & Installation: Free standard installation is included; paid services include house connection quotes for new construction/renovation projects, and network planning for construction companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kabelfernsehen Bödeli is a regional telecommunications provider that delivers high-speed fiber internet (QuickNet), cable television (CablePlus with Replay-TV), and fixed-line telephony (CableVoice) to households and businesses across 32 municipalities in the Berner Oberland region of Switzerland. The company operates its own fiber and coaxial hybrid network covering all municipalities up to 3,463 meters altitude and serves over 20,000 households and 120+ hotels.

Product overview

Kabelfernsehen Bödeli is a regional telecommunications provider serving the Berner Oberland region of Switzerland. The core offering consists of three integrated services — QuickNet internet, CablePlus TV, and CableVoice landline phone — delivered over a fiber-optic network covering all 32 municipalities from Beatenberg to Jungfraujoch. These core services are available as standalone products or in discounted combinations via the Kombi-Rabatt bundle. Specialized sub-brands include YANG (internet/TV for under-30s with lifetime pricing via 4everYANG) and Familien Abo (discounted family plans with parental controls). The product portfolio is extended by QuickNet wifi as a premium whole-home WiFi add-on (powered by Plume HomePass), Replay-TV and CablePlus Go app for cloud DVR and mobile streaming, MySports for sports content, and business solutions including QuickNet Business Internet, Darkfiber/Standort-Vernetzung for multi-site connectivity, Serverhousing/Co-Location, QN mini for smart home IoT, and Smart Charge Energy for EV charging infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QuickNet: Premium WiFi solution and internet service brand offering high-speed internet with cybersecurity features
• YANG
• CablePlus
• CableVoice

Products and services

• Internet (QuickNet) High-speed fiber internet service delivered via fiber-optic network, available in tiers up to 1 Gbit/s symmetric, with free modem and on-site installation included.
• TV (CablePlus) Cable television service including basic reception via Smartcard, Replay-TV with 7-day catch-up, CablePlus Go mobile app, and MySports sports packages.
• Festnetz-Telefonie (CableVoice)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 Gbit/s fiber network coverage across all 32 municipalities (from Beatenberg to Jungfraujoch, 3,463m altitude)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plume Design (HomePass / QuickNet wifi)coreTechnology or IntegrationKabelfernsehen Bödeli integrates Plume's cloud-managed WiFi platform (HomePass) as QuickNet wifi across all its internet subscriptions. Plume provides the SuperPod hardware, AI-driven network optimization, mobile app, cybersecurity, and parental control features.
• ISP ElektroplanungminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerElectrical planning partner for implementing connectivity solutions in new construction and renovation projects in the region.
• TelmusikminorOthersLocal electronics/technology retailer partner in the Berner Oberland region, listed among local partners.
• Amadeus (local partner)minorOthersLocal partner listed among Kabelfernsehen Bödeli's partner network.
• AIS ComputerminorOthersLocal IT/computer services partner in the partner network.
• KollercomputerminorOthersLocal computer services partner.
• Elektro WylerminorOthersLocal electrical installation partner.
• Elektro BrunnerminorOthersLocal electrical installation partner.
• Anderegg ElektrominorOthersLocal electrical contractor in the partner network.
• Schild ElektrominorOthersLocal electrical installation partner.
• EWL (Elektrizitätswerk Lauterbrunnen)minorOthersLocal energy utility partner.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunrise: Second-largest Swiss national telecom, offering broadband, TV, and mobile across the country following its UPC integration. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping FTTH/cable footprint.
• Swisscom: Switzerland's national telecom incumbent and largest fiber/cable operator. Comparable as the dominant player against which Kabelfernsehen Bödeli competes on guaranteed bandwidth, local service, and pricing.

Direct peers

• Init7: Swiss fiber ISP operating its own backbone and offering symmetric gigabit services to residential and business customers. Comparable as a Swiss independent fiber-first operator competing against Swisscom/Sunrise.
• iWay: Independent Swiss telecom operator offering broadband, telephony, and hosting services to residential and SME customers. Comparable as a non-incumbent Swiss carrier competing on service and pricing flexibility.
• GGA Maur: Regional fiber and cable operator serving parts of canton Zurich with internet, TV, and telephony over its own network. Comparable business model: regional FTTH/HFC, triple-play bundles, and locally rooted customer service.
• Quickline: Swiss association of regional cable operators providing bundled internet, TV, and telephony across multiple cantons. Highly comparable as a federation of regional fiber/cable players targeting residential and SME customers outside the national incumbents' footprint.
• netrics: Swiss regional ISP/data center operator providing internet and hosting services to SMEs and residential customers in the Bern region. Comparable on regional B2B focus and Serverhousing/Co-Location adjacency.
• Localnet (Localcable): Regional Swiss cable/fiber operator offering internet, TV, and telephony in parts of the Bern/Switzerland Mittelland region. Comparable regional triple-play model with own last-mile infrastructure.

Regional players

• Energie Wasser Bern (ewb): Bern-based municipal utility that has expanded into fiber internet and telecom services (including Yallo/TalkTalk brands). Comparable as a regionally anchored utility leveraging infrastructure to offer residential fiber and TV.

Others

• Plume Design: Cloud-managed WiFi platform provider whose HomePass service is integrated into Kabelfernsehen Bödeli's QuickNet wifi. Comparable as a technology partner enabling the operator's premium mesh and cybersecurity feature set.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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