What Ogero does

Ogero is Lebanon's state-owned telecommunications operator, established in 1972 and operating under the Ministry of Telecommunications as the statutory backbone infrastructure provider for all Lebanese telecom networks under Law 431/2002. It serves three distinct customer segments: wholesale backbone customers (the country's mobile operators Alfa and Touch, plus Data Service Providers and Internet Service Providers); residential subscribers served through a nationwide network of 50-plus Point of Service offices, the My Ogero self-service portal and mobile app, the 1515 call center, and digital channels; and enterprise/government clients including the hosting of the CERN supercomputer and the IMPACT platform on Ogero's private cloud infrastructure.

The company's core products span landline telephony (national and international calling with prepaid Kalam cards), tiered internet services (from 4 Mbps copper to 300 Mbps fiber, with plans from 80 GB to 2,000 GB), public WiFi, and dedicated business connections. Underlying technology is a modernized all-IP stack: FTTx (FTTH/FTTC) with 500-plus active cabinets delivering minimum 50 Mbps, LTE-A fixed wireless access providing up to 225 Mbps in remote areas, IMS replacing legacy telephone exchanges, and DWDM/IP/MPLS transport aggregating 4.2 Tbps across the Cadmos/Alexandros marine cables. A $300 million national fiber deployment plan targets 85% population coverage, supplemented by a 358-site, 23 MW Chinese-government-funded solar program expected to reduce fuel costs by $10 million annually.

Ogero's revenue model is subscription-recurring across landline and internet tiers, with usage-based prepaid calling cards (Kalam), usage-based public WiFi vouchers, and wholesale subscription fees from operators leasing backbone capacity. Pricing is denominated in Lebanese pounds at a controlled LL 26,000/USD exchange rate, which management acknowledges is insufficient to cover operating costs amid the country's currency crisis. Distribution is purely direct-to-consumer (DTC) via physical POS, website, mobile app, call center, and social media. The company is led by Chairman and Director General Ahmad Bassam Oueidat, appointed by the Council of Ministers effective end of June 2025, succeeding Imad Kreidieh who led the major modernization cycle.

Name

Ogero

Legal name

Ogero

Website

https://ogero.gov.lb

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ogero is Lebanon's state-owned telecommunications operator and statutory backbone infrastructure provider for all Lebanese telecom networks under the Ministry of Telecommunications, serving mobile operators, ISPs, residential subscribers, and government clients with FTTx, LTE-A, IMS, and wholesale backbone services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fixed-Line and Broadband Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs) (HDAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service Provider Edge Routing (PE/BNG/Carrier Ethernet) (HDAFABAC), VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD)

Keywords

• Fixed line telephony
• Fiber internet services
• Telecom infrastructure
• Broadband connectivity
• Public WiFi access

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices56 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landline Services: Monthly subscription fees for landline services including 1,000 free minutes of national landline to landline calls. Additional charges for calls beyond free minutes.
2. Internet Services: Tiered internet packages based on speed (4 Mbps to 300 Mbps) and data quotas. Revenue generated through monthly subscriptions in Lebanese Pounds.
3. Prepaid Cards (Kalam/Telecarte): Prepaid scratch cards for international and national calls. One-time purchase of calling time.
4. Public WiFi: Voucher-based WiFi access at public locations. Free for MoT/Ogero retail subscribers (5GB/month), paid per GB for general public.
5. Infrastructure Services to Mobile Operators: Backbone infrastructure services provided to mobile operators, DSPs, and ISPs. Ogero serves as the engine of MoT and backbone for all telecom networks in Lebanon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ogero is Lebanon's state-owned telecommunications operator providing fixed-line telephony, broadband internet (including FTTx fiber, VDSL, and LTE-A wireless), prepaid calling cards, and public WiFi to residential and business customers nationwide. It also serves as the backbone infrastructure provider for all telecom networks in Lebanon, including mobile operators, data service providers, and ISPs, and operates data center and private cloud hosting services.

Product overview

Ogero is Lebanon's state-run telecommunications operator and the backbone infrastructure provider for all telecom networks including Mobile Operators, DSPs, and ISPs. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of voice and data services primarily based on Fiber (FTTx) technology. The core offerings include landline telephone services (national and international calls) with various prepaid card options like Kalam; internet services ranging from limited capped plans (4-300 Mbps) to dedicated business connections; public WiFi hotspots; and enterprise solutions. Supporting infrastructure includes IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) for modern voice services, a private cloud hosting platform, and multiple data centers. Customer-facing digital tools include the My Ogero self-service portal and mobile app for account management, along with a speed test tool. Ogero is expanding its fiber network across Lebanon with FTTx deployment plans targeting both urban and rural areas, supported by LTE-A wireless technology for areas where wired connections are impractical.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landline (National Calls) Fixed-line telephone service with 1,000 free minutes of national landline-to-landline calls per month for 200,000 LL/month subscription. Additional landline minutes charged at 300 LL/minute and mobile calls at 0.04$/minute. One-time installation fee of 160,000 LL applies.
• International Calls International direct calling service with competitive rates to worldwide destinations, available to Ogero landline subscribers.
• Limited Internet Data-capped broadband internet plans ranging from 4 Mbps (80 GB for 420,000 LBP) to 300 Mbps (up to 2000 GB for 6,300,000 LBP). Includes an HDSL option at 2.3 Mbps with 300 GB. Available over copper and fiber.
• Kalam Prepaid Cards Prepaid telephone scratch cards with hidden PIN codes available in 3,000 LL, 6,000 LL, and 15,000 LL denominations. Provides 10% savings on international direct calls, 50 LL/min for national landline calls, and 200 LL/min for cellular calls.
• Public WiFi Services Public wireless internet access at designated locations. MoT/Ogero subscribers receive 5 GB/month free (up to 4 MAC addresses). General public can purchase 1 GB for 35,000 LBP. Free WiFi is also available at Rafic Hariri International Airport.
• Business Landline Fixed-line telephone services tailored for business customers, offered as a distinct product line under Ogero's Business Services portfolio.
• Business Internet Internet services designed for business customers, including limited and dedicated internet access options for higher-bandwidth commercial needs.
• FTTx (Fiber to the X) Fiber optic internet deployment providing minimum 50 Mbps speeds, including FTTH (Fiber to the Home), FTTC (Fiber to the Cabinet), and hybrid deployments across Lebanon. Backed by a $300 million plan targeting 85% of Lebanese residents with 50 Mbps or more.
• LTE-A Fixed Wireless Access Long Term Evolution Advanced wireless technology providing speeds up to 225 Mbps for voice and data services, particularly deployed in rural areas previously on older Wireless Local Loop technology.
• VDSL Very high-speed digital subscriber line using copper phone lines more efficiently than ADSL, offering speeds up to 50 Mbps within 500 meters of a Central Office or active cabinet.
• Ogero Private Cloud Public cloud offering providing data hosting and high-speed connectivity through Ogero's data centers. Hosts critical national assets including the CERN supercomputer and the IMPACT platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lebanon stepped up 6 ranks in international fixed broadband speed average, reaching 7.18 Mbps
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HuaweicoreTechnology or Integration · 10 July 2024Huawei partnered with Cyberity to host the 'Cutting Edge ICT Strategies for a Digital Community' conference. Huawei presented products and expertise for digital transformation and public security solutions.
• CyberitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024Cyberity co-hosted the 'Cutting Edge ICT Strategies for a Digital Community' conference with Huawei, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and tech professionals.
• CDR (Council for Development and Reconstruction)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDR is facilitating the Chinese government donation for solar energy deployment at Ogero sites.
• Telecom ReviewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOgero served as Strategic Partner for the Telecom Review Summit, with Chairman Imad Kreidieh participating as a panelist.
• Ministry of TelecommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOgero operates as the engine of the Ministry of Telecommunications. The Ministry oversees Ogero's operations and strategic direction.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Touch (Lebanon): The other Lebanese mobile operator, similarly dependent on Ogero's backbone infrastructure and provides a directly comparable, same-market peer from the demand side of Ogero's wholesale network.
• Maroc Telecom: Moroccan incumbent providing fixed, mobile, and wholesale services across a national footprint, a regional peer with comparable scope in fixed broadband and backbone services.
• Tunisie Telecom: Tunisian state-linked incumbent operating fixed-line, mobile, and wholesale services — comparable as a regional fixed/mobile incumbent with a similar state-affiliated governance profile.
• Alfa (Lebanese mobile operator): One of Lebanon's two mobile network operators, which depends on Ogero's backbone for transport and interconnection, making it a directly linked counterpart in the national telecom value chain.
• Jordan Telecom Group / Orange Jordan: Jordanian incumbent fixed and mobile operator with a similar integrated voice, broadband, and wholesale role, useful as a regional comparable for Ogero's mix of retail and backbone services.

Broad incumbents

• BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited): Indian state-owned fixed-line incumbent and broadband provider — similar in its state ownership, fixed-line/DSL heritage, and nationwide infrastructure mandate.
• Saudi Telecom Company (stc): Saudi-listed incumbent and regional operator with carrier, wholesale, and cloud/data center services, comparable at the wholesale backbone and infrastructure level to Ogero's role.
• du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications): UAE telecom operator providing fixed, mobile, and wholesale services — a comparable fixed/mobile operator with similar wholesale and infrastructure exposure.
• Etisalat (e&): UAE-based regional telecom incumbent with carrier, wholesale, and infrastructure businesses across MENA — comparable as a larger incumbent operating multiple telecoms services regionally.
• BT Group: UK incumbent with fixed-line, broadband, and wholesale Openreach-equivalent infrastructure — comparable at the architectural level for Ogero's incumbent fixed-line and fiber backhaul role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/OgeroTelecom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ogero

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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