Lyman Communications

Name

Lyman Communications

Legal name

Lyman Communications

Website

https://lymancom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Deployable Communication Services

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Telecommunications (517)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Telecommunications & Connectivity (ETC) (BPADADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Response, Mutual Aid & Storm Logistics (EUADAHAK), Tower Operations & Maintenance (Field Services) (HDAIAKAF), Site Security, Monitoring & Remote Operations (NOC/IoT) (HDAIAKAH), Communication Towers, Poles, Conduit & Outside Plant (OSP) Infrastructure (EUADAIAL)

Keywords

• Deployable communication solutions
• Satellite internet services
• Mission critical networks
• Managed cellular services
• Emergency response connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Communication Services: Ongoing managed services for internet connectivity, cellular services, and managed WiFi for government agencies, emergency services, and businesses in remote locations. Services include network setup, monitoring, and management on a contract basis.
2. Equipment Resale: Resale of communication equipment including Semtech satellite routers (XR90, MG90, XR80, MP70, RV55, XR60, RX55, RV50X), Peplink devices (MAX BR2 Pro, MAX BR1 Pro, MAX BR1 Mini 5G), cellular towers, and antenna products from Panorama, Taoglas, Airgain, Nextivity, and Parsec.
3. Professional Services: Design, configuration, installation, and ongoing support services for communication systems. Includes emergency response deployment, temporary event services, and long-term custom communication solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lyman Communications provides rapidly deployable communication solutions for government agencies, emergency services, and businesses in remote locations. Core offerings include high-speed Internet connectivity via satellite, microwave, and fiber optic technologies, cellular services for Verizon and AT&T devices, Managed WiFi with real-time bandwidth monitoring, and 24/7/365 Mission Critical Networks for Fire, EMS, Police, and 911 Dispatch centers. The company delivers these through Emergency Response, Temporary, and Long-Term engagement models, complemented by equipment resale of third-party hardware lines.

Product overview

Lyman Communications is a communication solutions provider specializing in rapidly deployable connectivity services since 1985. The company operates a multi-product portfolio combining proprietary services with distributed third-party hardware products. Core service offerings include Internet connectivity (via satellite, microwave, and fiber optic), cellular services for Verizon and AT&T, Managed WiFi, and Mission Critical Networks for emergency services. The hardware portfolio includes Semtech satellite routers (XR90, MG90, XR80, MP70, RV55, XR60, RX55, RV50X), Peplink cellular routers (MAX BR2 Pro, MAX BR1 Pro, MAX BR1 Mini 5G), antenna product lines (Panorama Antennas, Nextivity, Airgain, Parsec Technologies, Taoglas), and proprietary Lyman Cellular Products (Group Cellular Tower and Personal Cell Tower). Services are delivered through Emergency Response, Temporary, and Long-Term engagement models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internet Services High-speed internet connectivity established using satellite, microwave, and fiber optic cable technologies, providing throughput, uptime, and redundancy for government agencies, emergency services, and businesses in remote locations.
• Cellular Services Cellular services for Verizon and AT&T devices once a high-speed Internet connection is established at a deployment site.
• Managed WiFi Managed WiFi service that divides available Internet bandwidth according to customer requirements, with real-time monitoring tools including graphs showing the percent of available bandwidth in use.
• Mission Critical Networks 24/7/365 network infrastructure building, management, and monitoring for networks that must maintain continuous uptime, providing connectivity and network setup for Fire, EMS, Police, and 911 Dispatch centers.
• Emergency Response Services Rapidly deployable communication solutions for emergency incidents using carrier-grade satellite, cellular, microwave, and fiber optic equipment, serving state, local, and federal government agencies.
• Temporary Communication Services Mobile communication unit deployment providing internet or phone services for short-term needs ranging from days to months, serving music/art festivals, sporting events, group meetings, and movie/television productions.
• Long-Term Communication Services Customized long-term communication solutions for businesses in remote locations, including bi-directional Internet over microwave radios and satellite technology.
• Group Cellular Tower Mobile cellular tower solution providing group-wide cellular coverage for events and remote locations.
• Personal Cell Tower Portable personal cell tower providing in-motion cellular connectivity.
• Semtech Satellite Routers Reseller line of Semtech satellite communications routers (including XR90, MG90, XR80, MP70, RV55, XR60, RX55, and RV50X models) distributed by Lyman Communications for satellite connectivity in deployable and emergency deployments.
• Peplink Cellular Routers Reseller line of Peplink enterprise-grade cellular routers including MAX BR2 Pro, MAX BR1 Pro 5G, and MAX BR1 Mini 5G, used for high-speed connectivity and load balancing in remote and mobile applications.
• Panorama Antennas Product Line Reseller line of Panorama cellular and WiFi antenna solutions for enhancing wireless coverage and signal strength.
• Nextivity Product Line Reseller line of Nextivity signal boosting and coverage enhancement solutions for cellular networks.
• Airgain Product Line Reseller line of Airgain wireless antenna solutions for improved connectivity across various applications.
• Parsec Technologies Product Line Reseller line of Parsec Technologies antenna solutions for wireless communications and connectivity applications.
• Taoglas Product Line Reseller line of Taoglas advanced antenna and RF solutions for IoT, cellular, and GNSS applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7/365 network uptime for mission-critical emergency services including Fire, EMS, Police, and 911 Dispatch centers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SemtechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSemtech is a key technology partner whose product line including XR90, MG90, XR80, MP70, RV55, XR60, RX55, and RV50X satellite routers is distributed by Lyman Communications. These products enable satellite connectivity solutions for customers requiring rapidly deployable or backup internet services.
• PeplinkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeplink is a technology partner providing network bonding and router equipment including MAX BR2 Pro, MAX BR1 Pro 5G, and MAX BR1 Mini 5G devices that Lyman Communications integrates into their managed communication solutions.
• Panorama AntennasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLyman Communications distributes antenna products from Panorama Antennas as part of their communication system solutions.
• NextivityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLyman Communications offers Nextivity product line as part of their cellular coverage and communication solutions.
• AirgainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLyman Communications distributes Airgain antenna solutions integrated into their cellular and WiFi communication offerings.
• Parsec TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLyman Communications offers Parsec Technologies antenna products as part of their product portfolio.
• TaoglasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLyman Communications distributes Taoglas antenna and RF solutions as part of their comprehensive communication system offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dejero: Dejero provides network blending solutions that combine cellular, satellite, and other transports for broadcasters and emergency responders. Comparable technology overlap with Lyman's multi-path satellite/microwave/cellular connectivity stack.
• Persistent Systems: Persistent Systems provides mobile mesh networking (MPU5) for military, federal, and public-safety customers. Highly comparable to Lyman in offering rapidly deployable, mission-critical communications in austere environments with multi-path radio networking.
• LiveU: LiveU specializes in cellular bonding and portable video transmission units for news, sports, and public safety. Comparable to Lyman in delivering rapidly deployable, multi-link connectivity for live events and emergency response.
• ITC Global: ITC Global (now part of Panasonic) provides satellite connectivity for remote enterprise and government sites, including mining and energy. Comparable to Lyman's satellite + remote-site managed communications for mining and federal customers.
• Speedcast: Speedcast provides satellite communications and managed network services for remote enterprise, energy, maritime, and government customers. Comparable service mix to Lyman's managed satellite + remote-site communications.
• GetWireless: GetWireless is a value-added distributor and integrator of cellular IoT and connectivity solutions, including Peplink and Cradlepoint. Adjacent reseller/integrator model to Lyman with overlapping vendor relationships and enterprise/government buyers.
• IP Access International: IP Access International delivers satellite and deployable communications specifically for first responders and public-safety agencies. Closely aligned with Lyman's mission-critical network and emergency-response service lines.

Emerging players

• Kymeta: Kymeta makes flat-panel satellite antennas for fixed and mobile connectivity on vehicles and vessels. An emerging-technology competitor targeting the same deployable satellite connectivity use cases Lyman serves in government and remote industries.
• Parallel Wireless (Hypha): Parallel Wireless's Hypha product is an all-in-one deployable cellular coverage solution for events, emergency response, and remote sites. Directly comparable to Lyman's Group Cellular Tower and personal-cell-tower offerings for events and emergency services.

Broad incumbents

• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is the dominant incumbent in mission-critical public-safety communications, offering Land Mobile Radio, command-center software, and now deployable broadband. Competes with Lyman for the same Fire/EMS/Police/911 Dispatch buyers, but at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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