PlatformX Communications

Name

PlatformX Communications

Legal name

TalkTalk Communications Limited

Website

https://pxc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Telecommunications

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud PBX & Hosted Telephony (HDAIAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual & Cloud Routing (vRouters/CNF Routing) (HDAFABAF)

Keywords

• Wholesale telecommunications
• Connectivity services
• Voice collaboration
• Cloud security
• Network infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Telecoms Services: PXC generates revenue by providing wholesale telecoms infrastructure and services to channel partners including connectivity (FTTP, SoGEA, FTTC, Ethernet, DIA, IP-VPN), voice & collaboration (Zoom platform, Single Line Voice, Inbound Solutions), cloud services (1Cloud, Cloud Exchange, Colocation), and managed security (DDoS Mitigation, Managed Firewalls, Penetration Testing). Revenue is derived from recurring subscription and usage-based charges across these product categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PlatformX Communications (PXC) is a wholesale-only telecommunications platform that distributes connectivity, voice, cloud and security solutions to UK channel partners over the UK's largest unbundled Openreach network. Partners access the portfolio through the award-winning 1Portal partner portal and an API suite that supports quoting, ordering, inventory, ticket management and software-defined network features. Revenue is generated through recurring subscription and usage-based wholesale charges across connectivity (FTTP, SoGEA, FTTC, Ethernet, DIA, IP-VPN, SD-WAN, Backhaul), voice & collaboration (Zoom platform, Single Line Voice, Inbound Solutions), cloud (1Cloud, Cloud Exchange, Colocation) and managed security (DDoS Mitigation, Managed Firewalls, Penetration Testing, Acronis, F-Secure).

Product overview

PlatformX Communications (PXC) operates as a wholesale telecom platform offering an integrated portfolio of Connectivity, Voice & Collaboration, Cloud & Security, and Managed Solutions. The core platform is 1Portal, an award-winning partner portal enabling complete visibility and control across all product categories. Connectivity products include FTTP, SoGEA, FTTC, Gfast, Ethernet Services, DIA, IP-VPN (MPLS), Managed SD-WAN, Network Backhaul (Ethernet Exchange Backhaul and Optical Exchange Backhaul), and Resiliency Services. Voice & Collaboration offerings centre on the Zoom Platform partnership (Zoom Phone, Zoom Contact Centre, Zoom AI Companion), supplemented by Single Line Voice and Inbound Solutions. Cloud & Security products include Cloud Exchange, 1Cloud (IaaS), Managed DDoS Mitigation, Managed Firewalls, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, F-Secure Total, Penetration Testing, and Vulnerability Assessments. The Partner Programme provides tiered membership (Pro, Power, Power+) with exclusive benefits. All solutions are accessible through the API Suite for system integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1Portal Award-winning partner portal giving channel partners full visibility, configuration and management of connectivity, voice, cloud and security solutions, with real-time pricing from PXC and other UK carriers in under 30 seconds, Openreach infrastructure mapping, capacity data, partner enablement toolkits and direct management of live circuits.
• FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) Full fibre connectivity delivered directly to customer premises with speeds up to 1Gbps, providing future-proof broadband for UK businesses via PXC's unbundled network.
• SoGEA (Single Order Generic Ethernet Access) All-IP broadband over copper and fibre without PSTN requirement, providing downstream speeds up to 80Mbps and upstream up to 20Mbps for UK businesses.
• FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet) Cost-effective connectivity using fibre to the cabinet with copper to the premises, offered with standard and enhanced care level options for partner customers.
• EoFTTP and EoSOGEA Ethernet-grade connectivity delivered using Openreach FTTP (EoFTTP) and SOGEA (EoSOGEA) technology, combining Ethernet reliability with high bandwidth and low latency as an upgrade from standard broadband or legacy EFM/EoFTTC.
• Ethernet Services Business-grade Ethernet connectivity with private traffic delivery, discrete interconnects, SLAs, 24-7 UK-based support and dedicated bandwidth for partner customers.
• DIA (Direct Internet Access) Nationwide data connectivity directly from customer premises to PXC's core network, including IPv4 and IPv6 address ranges, Managed CPE and Managed Firewall options.
• IP-VPN (MPLS) Secure private network solution using diverse connectivity options including Fibre Ethernet, EoFTTC, FTTP, Cellular Ethernet, Broadband FTTC and ADSL.
• Managed SD-WAN Multi-site Wide Area Network solution using internet connections with a self-learning, application-aware traffic management overlay for intelligent automated networks.
• Network Backhaul High-capacity backhaul connecting key data centres and exchanges via 10Gb or 100Gb NNIs with resilient network infrastructure across 1,000 Openreach Exchanges, including Ethernet Exchange Backhaul (1-10Gb) and Optical Exchange Backhaul (up to 100Gb).
• Resiliency Services Network, Carrier and Duct (RA02) Resilience options supporting 99.99% network reliability and uninterrupted connectivity for partner customers.
• Zoom Platform Unified communications platform offered to channel partners covering meetings, chat, phone, webinars and online events, including Zoom Phone, Zoom Contact Centre and Zoom AI Companion capabilities.
• Single Line Voice Digital Voice solution for customers with full fibre connectivity allowing voice calls over broadband connection without a traditional phone network.
• Inbound Solutions Call management services including interactive voice response, real-time call recording and bespoke business numbers, delivered via Call Care and Telsis Ocean Platform.
• 1Cloud (IaaS) Flexible, scalable Infrastructure as a Service platform privately connected to PXC's network, built across two Tier 3 data centres with no backhaul fees or OS licence costs and pay-as-you-go pricing.
• Cloud Exchange Multi-cloud interconnection service using Equinix Fabric to deliver private connections to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud and Google Cloud without relying on the public internet.
• Colocation Tier 3 Data Centre services offering security, centralised management and compliance to support partner cloud strategy development.
• Managed DDoS Mitigation Cloud-based DDoS protection built on the NETSCOUT platform with automated detection, response and protection backed by global threat intelligence, including an on-demand Emergency DDoS Mitigation option for live attacks.
• Managed Firewalls Physical and virtual next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) providing multi-layered security with firmware certification, updates and critical vulnerability patching for partner customers.
• Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Complete data protection solution with full-image and file-level backup, AI-based behavioural detection for malware, ransomware and zero-day attacks, and centralised management with integration to RMM and PSA systems.
• F-Secure Total Endpoint security suite offering Internet Security, AI-based Scam Protection, Identity Protection and Privacy Protection for partner customers.
• Penetration Testing Comprehensive penetration testing covering API, web applications, infrastructure, PCI DSS compliance, cloud review and firmware testing, delivered by CREST and CHECK accredited testers.
• Vulnerability Assessments External scans identifying network weaknesses using Rapid7 Labs intelligence to support prioritised risk remediation and compliance for partner customers.
• API Suite Suite of APIs enabling partners to sync their systems with PXC, supporting Layer 2 and Layer 3 quoting and ordering, inventory and ticket management, and SDN features including bandwidth upgrade, QoS and VLAN modification.
• Partner Programme Points-based three-tier programme (Pro Partner, Power Partner, Power+ Partner) offering training, early access to products, incentives, rewards, awards and exclusive events for channel partners.
• 4G Cellular Ethernet Rapid installation connectivity solution for remote or temporary locations, supporting Internet Access, SIP or MPLS with discreet network interconnects.
• ITS FibreLight Ethernet-over-FTTP service built for UK businesses requiring high-bandwidth connectivity, distributed through PXC's wholesale channel.
• Trooli Residential FTTP Residential FTTP product distributed via the Trooli partnership, extending full-fibre reach across rural and semi-rural UK communities through PXC's wholesale channel.
• CityFibre Business FTTP and Ethernet Flex Business FTTP and Ethernet Flex connectivity products distributed via the CityFibre partnership, broadening the CityFibre portfolio with Ethernet services and expanded FTTP footprint.

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CityFibrecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Launch of Ethernet Flex and expansion of Business FTTP footprint. PXCBroadens CityFibre portfolio with Ethernet services. Also launched CityFibre Business FTTP powering future of business connectivity.
• Community FibremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2025Partnership to continue upscaling fibre services for Community Fibre's customers.
• TroolicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2025Partnership to offer more reliable full-fibre broadband at competitive rates to rural areas of the UK. Trooli provides FTTP access to over 410,000 homes and businesses across South West, South East, East Anglia and three counties in Scotland. PXC's AltNet aggregation strategy strengthened by Trooli's focus on rural areas. PXC aims to launch on Trooli's network during Q2 2025.
• Zoom Video CommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Strategic agreement to power meetings, chat, phone, contact centre, webinars, and online events for customers across the UK. PXC offers Zoom Phone (cloud phone solution with 6 million global users), Zoom Contact Center (omnichannel solution), AI capability as standard, and expands to whiteboards, webinars, events, and analytics. All solutions consumable through 1Portal.
• ColtmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartnership driving high-bandwidth connectivity for the future. PXC and Colt collaboration for connectivity solutions.
• Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPXC partners with ISPA representing Internet Services Providers.
• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Acronis, a global leader in data security, delivering cyber protection solutions. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud offers complete data protection including prevention, detection, response, and recovery tools. Designed for service providers with integration into RMM and PSA systems.
• F-SecurecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with F-Secure providing complete security, privacy, and identity protection. F-Secure Total includes Internet Security, Scam Protection, Identity Protection, and Privacy Protection. F-Secure has over 35 years of award-winning cybersecurity expertise and 30 million customers worldwide.
• EquinixcoreTechnology or IntegrationUsing Equinix Fabric, a world-leading interconnection platform, for Cloud Exchange enabling private connections to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle, and Google Cloud without relying on public internet.
• OpenreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing strategic relationship with Openreach providing access to unbundled network infrastructure spanning over 1,000 exchanges across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Enables PXC to offer connectivity solutions through Openreach infrastructure.
• Good Things FoundationminorOthersPXC encourages team members to volunteer for the Good Things Foundation to help people learn basic digital skills, creating an e-learning course 'Staying safe in your digital world'.
• Ambitious about AutismminorOthersPXC is proud to support Ambitious about Autism, the national charity that empowers autistic children, young people and their families. PXC hosts annual fundraising gala Night of Ambition in support of the charity. Raised £339k at Night of Ambition 2026.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CityFibre: UK's largest independent full-fibre infrastructure challenger, operating an Alt-Net footprint that PXC aggregates and sells on as Ethernet services. Competitor in Alt-Net wholesale while also being a Tier 1 partner via Ethernet Flex and Business FTTP launches.
• Zen Internet: UK connectivity and unified communications provider serving businesses and partners with broadband, Ethernet, cloud and voice. Similar channel-first orientation and portfolio overlap with PXC's connectivity and voice products.
• Colt Technology Services: Global network and wholesale connectivity provider with a strong UK footprint, providing Ethernet, wavelength, and voice services to carriers and large enterprises. Named partner/customer of PXC and operates adjacent infrastructure as a wholesale competitor.
• Gamma Communications: UK-headquartered unified communications and wholesale connectivity provider serving channel partners and resellers with voice, broadband, mobile, and cloud services. Highly comparable business model with strong channel programme and similar partner-first GTM.
• FluidOne: UK wholesale connectivity and SD-WAN provider serving resellers and managed service providers with broadband, Ethernet, mobile, and cloud services. Operates its own core network and partner portal, directly competing in the same wholesale channel as PXC.
• Netomnia: UK Alt-Net building full-fibre networks and offering wholesale services to ISPs and resellers. Named PXC partner while also operating as a parallel wholesale supplier serving overlapping Alt-Net and reseller segments.
• Magrathea Telecommunications: UK wholesale-only telecom platform providing hosted voice, SIP, and connectivity services to carriers and resellers. Closely matches PXC's wholesale-first, channel-only model and value proposition around simplifying partner operations.

Broad incumbents

• BT Wholesale: UK's largest wholesale telecoms provider, part of BT Group, offering connectivity, voice, cloud and managed services to carriers and resellers. Closest large incumbent to PXC's wholesale-only model and the primary competitor for major carrier partners.
• Vodafone Wholesale UK: Wholesale arm of one of the UK's largest telecoms operators, offering fixed, mobile, and connectivity services to channel partners. Direct competitor for reseller, carrier and aggregator customer segments.

Others

• TalkTalk Business (Business Direct): Sibling entity under TalkTalk Group following the 2023 demerger, selling connectivity, voice and cloud services to UK businesses (more direct-led than PXC's wholesale model). Tangentially comparable service portfolio but different GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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