Cable Networks

What Cable Networks does

Cable Networks (legal name CABLE NETWORKS, S.A. DE C.V.) is a Mexico-based distributor of telecommunications and networking infrastructure components, founded in 1999 and operating through a private e-commerce storefront at cablenetworks.com.mx. The company maintains a primary address and CEDIS distribution center in Colonia Centro, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, with sales contacts in three metropolitan areas: Morelia, CDMX, and Monterrey. Its core technology footprint is in passive fiber optic and copper cabling infrastructure products for FTTH/FTTx deployments, including ADSS aerial cables, PLC splitters, splice closures, distribution boxes, connectors, and diagnostic tools such as OTDR units and visual fault locators from brands including SBE TECH, LAN NET, PANDUIT, VIAKON, and Smartbitt.

The catalog extends beyond fiber into adjacent categories: UTP copper cabling (Cat 5e/6/6A), wall and floor cabinets/racks with accessories, Smartbitt uninterruptible power supplies and voltage regulators, VRLA batteries, CCTV/security cameras and DVR/NVR systems, and electrical canalization products. The company serves three primary business segments: telecommunications service providers deploying FTTx, enterprise IT infrastructure buyers, and security system integrators, with a vertical segmentation approach.

Commercially, Cable Networks runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model with product pricing in Mexican pesos plus IVA, supplemented by phone and WhatsApp sales channels and customer pickup at the CEDIS warehouse. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with no disclosed subscription or recurring service component. The company has 51-100 employees, no public funding history, no disclosed investors, and no M&A activity in the available record.

Name

Cable Networks

Legal name

CABLE NETWORKS, S.A. DE C.V.

Website

https://cablenetworks.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cable Networks is a Mexico-based e-commerce distributor of fiber optic, copper cabling, rack, power, and security infrastructure products serving telecom providers, enterprise IT buyers, and security system integrators across Morelia, CDMX, and Monterrey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF), Cable Management & Pathways (Racks/Panels/Trays/Conduits/Organizers) (HDAFALAH), Cable Accessories & Joints/Terminations (splices, joints, terminations, link boxes) (EUADADAC), Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses (HDAHAOAB), Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK)

Keywords

• Fiber optic equipment
• Telecommunications hardware distribution
• Network infrastructure supplies
• FTTH network components
• Cabling and rack systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time sales of networking equipment including fiber optic cables, copper cabling, racks, security cameras, and power solutions. Products are sold through e-commerce platform with pricing in Mexican pesos plus VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cable Networks distributes telecommunications and network infrastructure hardware, including fiber optic cables and accessories, copper cabling, network racks and cabinets, UPS power backup systems, and security/CCTV equipment. It sells these products to telecom service providers, enterprise IT buyers, and security system integrators across Mexico via an e-commerce storefront, phone/WhatsApp sales, and a CDMX distribution center for customer pickups.

Product overview

Cable Networks is a Mexican distributor of networking and telecommunications equipment operating as an e-commerce platform. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into six main product categories: (1) Fiber Optic solutions including cables, splitters, connectors, distribution boxes, and test equipment (OTDR, fault locators); (2) Copper Cabling infrastructure with UTP cables (Cat 5e/6/6A), patch cords, jacks, and panels; (3) Energy and Power Backup featuring Smartbitt UPS systems (interactive and online), voltage regulators, and VRLA batteries; (4) Racks and Cabinets for wall and floor mounting with associated accessories; (5) Security Systems including cameras (Dome, Bullet, PTZ), DVR/NVR, and video doorbells; and (6) Voice/Telephony products. The company serves enterprise, ISP, and contractor segments across Mexico through multiple physical locations in Morelia, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fiber Optic Splitters (PLC 1x2 to 1x32 SC/APC Monomodo) PLC fiber optic splitters that divide one optical input into multiple outputs for GPON networks, in SC/APC single-mode connectors from 1x2 to 1x32 configurations, for telecom service providers deploying FTTx.
• Fiber Optic Cables (ADSS, Armored, Dielectric, Indoor/Outdoor) Single-mode and multimode fiber optic cables for aerial (ADSS G652D), armored, dielectric, and indoor/outdoor FTTH drop installations, sold per meter for telecom and enterprise network rollouts.
• OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) Optical test instrument for measuring fiber optic cable length, detecting faults, and characterizing splice losses at 1310nm/1550nm wavelengths with 32dB/30dB dynamic range, for telecom field technicians.
• Visual Fault Locator (Localizador visual de fallas) Professional visual fault locator that detects breaks and faults in fiber optic cables up to 10 km, used by fiber installation and maintenance technicians.
• Fiber Optic Connectors and Pigtails SC/UPC, LC/UPC, and SC/APC single-mode and multimode connectors and pigtail assemblies for fiber termination in telecom and enterprise networks.
• Fiber Optic Distribution Boxes (Cajas de Distribución FTTx) Outdoor fiber distribution enclosures with IP65/IP66 ratings in 2x8 to 2x48 fiber configurations, used by telecom operators for FTTx access networks.
• UTP Cables (Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A) Copper twisted pair cables for data networking in Category 5e, 6, and 6A grades, indoor and outdoor configurations, for enterprise IT and data center installations.
• Patch Cords and Patch Panels Pre-made Cat-6 patch cords with reduced-diameter boots plus copper and fiber patch panels for structured cabling installations in enterprise IT rooms and data centers.
• Smartbitt UPS Systems (Interactive and Online) Uninterruptible power supply systems under the Smartbitt brand, including interactive models (750VA–2400VA) and online double-conversion models (1KVA–10KVA) in rack and tower form factors, for IT and telecom power backup.
• Smartbitt Voltage Regulators Automatic voltage regulators from 600VA to 2200VA with surge protection and telephone line filtering, for protecting IT and telecom equipment from power fluctuations.
• VRLA Batteries (12V, 5Ah to 34Ah) Valve-regulated lead-acid batteries in 12V from 5Ah to 34Ah with M5 terminals, used as backup power for UPS systems in IT and telecom deployments.
• Wall and Floor Cabinets / Racks (Gabinetes y Racks) Network equipment enclosures including wall-mount cabinets (4UR–22UR) and floor-standing cabinets/racks (20UR–42UR) with tempered glass doors and ventilation options, for IT rooms and telecom sites.
• Security Cameras and DVR/NVR Systems CCTV security systems including dome, bullet, and PTZ cameras plus digital/network video recorders, for commercial and residential surveillance installations by system integrators.
• Video Doorbell (Video Portero) IP-based video doorbell systems for residential and commercial access control, typically deployed alongside CCTV and network switches by security integrators.
• Fiber Optic Tools Kit Comprehensive fiber optic installation and maintenance tool kits including cleavers, strippers, crimping tools, and cleaning supplies, for field technicians and installers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Graybar: North American distributor of electrical, communications, and data networking products with a strong fiber optic and structured cabling portfolio. Comparable in product categories (fiber, copper, racks, communications) and B2B customer focus, though with stronger U.S. footprint than Mexican.
• Intcomex: Latin American IT distributor with operations across Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Comparable in distributing networking and infrastructure products to Mexican resellers, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Ingram Micro: Global IT distributor with established operations in Mexico distributing networking, communications, and infrastructure products. Comparable in the type of products and reseller/integrator customer base, but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple product categories globally.
• WESCO International: Global network specialist distributor (having acquired Anixter) with significant presence in Latin America. Comparable in distributing communications cabling, networking hardware, and infrastructure products to telecom and enterprise customers, but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• CompuSoluciones: Mexican IT solutions distributor with networking and infrastructure offerings, including cabling and communications equipment. Comparable in targeting Mexican enterprises and integrators, though with a broader IT portfolio (servers, software) than Cable Networks.
• CVA: Mexican IT and networking equipment distributor serving SMBs, resellers, and integrators with a multi-category catalog. Comparable in product breadth (cables, networking, security) and in serving the same Mexican integrator/SMB customer base.
• Syscom: Mexican distributor of networking, telecommunications, and security equipment, with a comparable e-commerce model and product portfolio spanning fiber optics, copper cabling, surveillance, and power backup. Closest peer in terms of customer base (telecom contractors, integrators) and geographic focus on Mexico.
• CT Internacional: Mexican distributor specializing in telecommunications and networking products for operators, ISPs, and integrators. Comparable in serving the same FTTx/telecom equipment buyer and operating across multiple Mexican cities with a similar online-and-physical hybrid model.
• Steren: Mexican electronics retailer and distributor with a brick-and-mortar plus e-commerce presence. Comparable as a multi-category Mexican electronics distributor, though more consumer-leaning in its customer mix versus Cable Networks' telecom/IT focus.

Regional players

• Tecnomega: Latin American IT and networking distributor based in Ecuador with regional presence. Comparable as a multi-category distributor of networking and communications equipment, but primarily serves a different geography (Andean region) than Cable Networks' Mexico focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

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