RTKF Net

What RTKF Net does

RTKFnet is an independent UK provider of RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GNSS correction services, founded in 2010 in South Cambridgeshire by a group of farmers to deliver robust, cost-effective centimetre-level positioning beyond the limits of single local base stations. The company owns and operates a network of reference stations across England, Scotland, and Wales, delivering corrections via NTRIP (internet/SIM), VRS (Virtual Reference Station), and radio delivery to compatible GNSS receivers.

The underlying technology is physical infrastructure plus correction-processing software: an owned network of RTK base stations feeds corrections through processing infrastructure that supports GPS, GLONASS, and other satellite constellations, with ETRF97 datum positioning for professional surveying. Service availability targets 99.5% per month, with 25% pro-rata service credits if the threshold is missed. Distribution is hybrid: three territory-based Technical Sales Engineers (Midlands, South, North) handle direct enterprise sales, supplemented by an approved equipment dealer network across the UK and a self-serve demo booking flow on the website.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring subscriptions for RTK corrections, priced by duration (1 week to 12 months) and industry segment, ranging from £100 (1-month agriculture with SIM) to £1,350 (12-month construction/surveying/marine with SIM add-ons), with additional revenue from sale and hire of GNSS hardware and SIM cards. Customer segments span agriculture (primary), construction, surveying, marine/ports/coastal, rail & infrastructure, and drone/UAV, served by an approximately 10-person team under Managing Director George Emms and founding directors Andrew Crossley, David White, Edward Banks, and Chris Ascroft. The company is founder-owned with no external funding and remains privately held.

Name

RTKF Net

Legal name

RTKFnet Limited

Website

https://rtkfnet.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RTKFnet operates an owned and managed RTK GNSS correction network across England, Scotland, and Wales, delivering centimetre-level positioning to agricultural, construction, surveying, marine, rail, and drone operators through subscription-based NTRIP, VRS, and radio services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

GNSS / RTK Positioning Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Wi‑Fi Location Services & RTLS (BLE/UWB/Wi‑Fi positioning) (HDAFACAK)

Keywords

• GNSS correction services
• RTK positioning network
• Precision agriculture
• Surveying infrastructure
• NTRIP VRS corrections

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Wilbraham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. RTK Subscription Services: Recurring subscription fees for RTK correction services delivered via NTRIP, VRS, or radio. Subscriptions are available in various durations (1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months) with pricing tiers based on industry segment (Agriculture, Drone, Construction/Surveying/Marine). Multi-year and multi-unit pricing options available.
2. Hardware Products: Sale and hire of GNSS receivers and ancillary hardware equipment. Hardware includes subscriber identity module (SIM) cards supplied as part of the service. Products are warranted for 24 months from delivery date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RTKFnet operates an owned and managed network of RTK GNSS reference stations across England, Scotland, and Wales, delivering centimetre-level positioning corrections to compatible receivers. Services are sold via subscription across NTRIP, VRS, and radio correction delivery methods, with multi-network SIM cards and hardware available as add-ons. The offering primarily serves agricultural, construction, surveying, marine, drone, and rail/infrastructure professionals requiring reliable, repeatable positioning.

Product overview

RTKFnet is an independent RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) correction service provider offering a unified portfolio of precision positioning solutions. The core offering consists of Network RTK, NTRIP, VRS, and Radio correction services delivered through an owned and managed network of reference stations across the UK. Their App and Platform provides web-based access for subscription management and device monitoring. Services are available via subscription plans ranging from 1 week to 12 months, with specialized pricing for agriculture, drone, construction, surveying, and marine industries. The company was founded in agriculture in 2010 and has expanded to serve multiple precision-led industries requiring centimetre-level GPS accuracy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RTK Correction Services High-accuracy RTK GNSS corrections delivered through an extensive network of owned and managed reference stations, providing centimetre-level positioning accuracy for compatible RTK GPS and GNSS receivers across the UK. Targeted at agricultural, construction, surveying, marine, drone, and rail/infrastructure professionals.
• Network RTK Service Network RTK correction service using multiple reference stations to provide more reliable corrections than traditional single-base solutions, reducing distance-related error across wider working areas.
• NTRIP Service NTRIP (Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol) correction delivery providing internet-based RTK corrections to compatible GNSS receivers across the UK.
• VRS Corrections Virtual Reference Station (VRS) correction services providing high-accuracy positioning for precision applications across surveying, construction, and agriculture using market-leading correction processing software.
• Radio Correction Services Radio-based RTK correction delivery complementing internet services, allowing signal delivery in areas with limited internet connectivity, particularly in the East Anglia region.
• RTK Subscription Plans Subscription-based access to RTK correction services available in various durations (1 week to 12 months) with industry-specific pricing for agriculture, drone, construction, surveying, and marine applications. Includes NTRIP and SIM card delivery options.
• RTKFnet App and Web Platform RTKFnet's application and web platform enabling viewing of device movements and portable data for subscription management and monitoring of RTK correction services.
• GNSS Hardware and SIM Cards Sale and hire of GNSS receivers and ancillary hardware equipment, including multi-network SIM cards supplied as part of the RTK service. Products are warranted for 24 months from delivery date.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service availability target of 99.5% per month, with service credits of 25% of pro-rata subscription fees if availability drops below this threshold

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Approved Equipment DealerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRTKFnet works with approved equipment dealers and industry partners across the UK, helping customers access compatible RTK solutions, local knowledge, and ongoing support. Dealers provide equipment sales, setup, and local technical support for RTK correction services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• John Deere: Operates the StarFire network of GNSS correction services bundled with Deere agricultural equipment. Competes with RTKFnet's agricultural subscriptions by capturing corrections revenue at the OEM level for precision-farming customers.
• CNH Industrial: Provides AFS Connect and proprietary GNSS correction services across its Case IH and New Holland agricultural brands. Adjacent competitor to RTKFnet for farming-fleet RTK subscriptions and dealer relationships in the UK.
• u-blox: Supplies GNSS chips and modules used in RTK-capable receivers across agriculture, surveying, and drones. Enabling technology provider that competes with RTKFnet indirectly by supporting alternative correction ecosystems.

Emerging players

• Septentrio: Designs and manufactures high-precision GNSS receivers for surveying, construction, and drone applications. Competes with RTKFnet's hardware-coupled subscriptions by offering receivers integrated with alternative correction services.
• SBG Systems: Provides high-precision GNSS/INS receivers and positioning solutions for surveying, marine, and autonomous applications. Adjacent peer in the precision-positioning value chain that competes for the same surveying and marine customers as RTKFnet.

Direct peers

• Topcon Positioning Systems: Operates TopNET Live, a global network of GNSS reference stations providing RTK and PPP corrections across agriculture, surveying, and construction. Competes directly with RTKFnet's network RTK and NTRIP offerings.
• Hexagon (Leica Geosystems): Runs Leica SmartNet, a global commercial RTK network, and Hexagon's TerraStar-X PPP service. Directly comparable to RTKFnet for surveying, construction, and infrastructure customers needing centimetre-level GNSS corrections.
• Swift Navigation: Provides precise GNSS positioning solutions including Skylark correction services for autonomous vehicles, agriculture, and surveying. Overlaps with RTKFnet on centimetre-accuracy correction delivery and recurring subscription revenue.
• Trimble: Global positioning technology company operating the Trimble VRS Now network of RTK correction base stations and the CenterPoint RTX satellite PPP service. Direct competitor to RTKFnet in the UK RTK correction market across agriculture, construction, and surveying.
• Point One Navigation: US-based provider of RTK and Precise Point Positioning correction services targeting robotics, automotive, and agriculture. Comparable subscription model and infrastructure-as-a-service approach to RTKFnet's RTK network business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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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