CES Team One Communications

What CES Team One Communications does

CES Team One Communications, INC is a privately held wireless communications company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with regional offices in Pensacola, Florida and Mobile, Alabama. The company operates exclusively in the Gulf Coast region, providing mission-critical two-way radio, video surveillance, body-worn camera, and in-building wireless coverage solutions to public-safety agencies, utilities, government entities, gaming operators, industrial/chemical/manufacturing facilities, and commercial businesses across the Florida Panhandle, Lower Alabama, and Lower Mississippi.

The company's technology stack centers on the Motorola Solutions ecosystem: APX P25 public-safety radios (portable models APX NEXT, N70, N50, N30, 6000/6000XE; mobile models APX 8500, 6500, 4500, 1500); MOTOTRBO commercial and professional radios; the WAVE PTX nationwide broadband push-to-talk platform with TLK-series devices (TLK 100, 110, 25, 150) and a mobile app; and complementary dispatch (MCC 7500E, AXS Dispatch), call-handling (VESTA 911), CAD (PremierOne), LPR (Vigilent), and in-car video (M500) systems. Video surveillance is delivered through Axis IP cameras and access control systems and Avigilon analytics. Body-worn cameras (V700, VB400, V200) are managed through VideoManager EL/EX software. BDA/DAS and ERRCS in-building coverage solutions address dead-zone and emergency-responder communication mandates. CES holds Motorola Solutions Service Elite Specialist status—the highest tier of Motorola's service partner program.

The business model combines hardware sales (radios, cameras, body cameras, BDA/DAS), recurring subscription revenue (WAVE PTX with TLK devices tied to 30-month service contracts), professional services (consultation, design, installation, repair, maintenance), and short-term rentals of UHF portable radios, repeaters, and intrinsically safe radios. Go-to-market is direct and field-led through three physical offices plus inside phone sales and the company website, with Motorola serving as the upstream channel partner and credibility anchor. Customer segmentation spans eight verticals with Public Safety as the primary segment.

Name

CES Team One Communications

Legal name

CES Team One Communications, INC

Website

https://teamonecommunications.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CES Team One Communications is a privately held Motorola Solutions Service Elite Specialist founded in 1981, selling and servicing two-way radios, WAVE PTX broadband push-to-talk, video surveillance, body-worn cameras, and in-building wireless coverage for public-safety, utility, government, gaming, industrial, and commercial customers across the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Communications Services

NAICS

Telecommunications Resellers and Agents for Wireless Telecommunication Services (51712), All Other Telecommunications (5178)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Rugged Smartphones & Push-to-Talk Devices (HDACALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

Keywords

• Two-way radio sales
• Public safety communications
• Video surveillance systems
• Body-worn cameras
• Wireless network solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Pensacola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Two-Way Radio Sales: Sales of Motorola Solutions professional and commercial two-way radios including APX P25 series for public safety and MOTOTRBO R5 for enterprise. Products range from portable handheld radios to mobile vehicle-mounted units.
2. Video Surveillance & Security Systems: Sales and installation of Axis IP cameras, Avigilon video surveillance solutions, access control systems, body-worn cameras, and in-car video systems. Includes Vigilent license plate recognition.
3. Radio Rental Services: Weekly and monthly rental plans for UHF Portable Radios, Repeaters, and Intrinsically Safe Radios. Packages include radio, mic, battery, spare battery, and charger. Targeted at seasonal industries, special projects, and events.
4. Professional Services: Consultation, design, installation, repair, and maintenance services for all communication and security solutions offered. As a Motorola Certified Service Center with Service Elite Specialist status, providing ongoing support and maintenance contracts.
5. WAVE PTX Subscription Services: Monthly subscription-based push-to-talk services over cellular networks. Provides nationwide coverage with low per-user costs, no capital expenses, and no long-term commitments. Compatible devices include TLK 100, TLK 110, TLK 25, TLK 150, and mobile app.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CES Team One Communications sells, installs, and services Motorola Solutions two-way radios, WAVE PTX broadband push-to-talk services, Axis video surveillance and access control systems, body-worn cameras, and BDA/ERRCS in-building wireless coverage systems. The company delivers end-to-end mission-critical communications solutions including consultation, system design, installation, repair, and ongoing maintenance for public safety, government, utilities, gaming, industrial, and commercial customers across the Gulf Coast region.

Product overview

CES Team One Communications provides a comprehensive wireless communications portfolio serving Public Safety, Utilities, Government, Gaming, Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, and Commercial sectors across the Gulf Coast. The core offering centers on Motorola Solutions two-way radios (Professional, Commercial, and P25 Public Safety lines), complemented by the WAVE PTX nationwide push-to-talk platform (including TLK 100, TLK 110, TLK 25, TLK 150 radios and WAVE PTX App) for broadband LTE communications. Video surveillance includes Axis IP cameras and access control systems. Body-worn camera solutions feature V700, VB400, and V200 cameras managed through VideoManager EL/EX software platforms. Public safety solutions encompass the complete APX P25 radio suite (portable: APX NEXT, N70, N50, N30, 6000/6000XE; mobile: APX 8500, 6500, 4500, 1500), dispatch consoles (MCC 7500E IP, AXS Dispatch), VESTA 911 call handling, PremierOne CAD, Vigilent LPR, and M500 in-car video. The company also offers BDA/ERRCS in-building coverage solutions and rental radio programs. As a Motorola Solutions Channel Partner and Service Elite Specialist, the company provides consultative design, sales, installation, repair, and maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motorola Solutions Professional Two-Way Radios
• Motorola Solutions Commercial Two-Way Radios
• WAVE PTX Push-to-Talk Service
• WAVE PTX TLK Series Radios

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Motorola SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Channel Partner and Service Elite Specialist for Motorola Solutions two-way radios, video surveillance, and communication solutions. The Service Elite Specialist designation is the highest level of Motorola service relationship, demonstrating consistent capabilities in performance, personnel, and commitment to Motorola products and services.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Axis IP camera products including dome, bullet, box, panoramic, and PTZ security cameras, as well as explosion-protected cameras, Canon network cameras, and IP-based access control systems. Axis is a key technology partner for video surveillance solutions.
• AvigiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo surveillance technology partner providing advanced security camera solutions and analytics for comprehensive video security deployments.
• Consortium of Certified Service CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCES Team One Communications is a Consortium member, offering customer satisfaction surveys and complaint resolution processes as part of their service commitment. Provides standardized service quality framework.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• JVCKENWOOD USA: Manufacturer of professional two-way radios (NEXEDGE/DMR/P25) and PTT solutions that compete with Motorola in the same channel-partner ecosystem in which CES Team One operates.
• Zetron: Provider of mission-critical communications systems including dispatch consoles, PTT, and integrated command-and-control — overlaps with the public-safety software/dispatch side of CES's portfolio (Avtec/VESTA/PremierOne CAD).
• Hytera US: Competing manufacturer of DMR and LTE-PTT two-way radio systems targeting public safety, utilities, and commercial customers — alternative vendor that competes with Motorola at the equipment level for CES-type integrators.
• Motorola Solutions: The manufacturer of nearly all of CES Team One's radio, PTT, body-camera, dispatch, CAD, and LPR offerings; CES is a Service Elite channel partner, making Motorola both supplier and broader market incumbent whose national direct-sales motion overlaps with regional dealers.

Others

• Avigilon (Motorola Solutions): Video surveillance technology partner already in CES's stack; illustrates how Motorola-owned vendors increasingly bundle video with radios, raising the bar for independent video integrators that CES resells.
• Axis Communications: Primary IP camera and access-control technology partner for CES Team One; comparable as a network-video vendor whose products are integrated by regional security and communications integrators.

Emerging players

• Tait Communications: Provider of P25 and DMR land-mobile-radio solutions with growing North American channel presence; competes for the same mission-critical radio and PTT business as Motorola and its dealers.

Direct peers

• Day Wireless Systems: Long-standing Motorola Solutions channel partner and wireless integrator providing two-way radios, PTT, and public-safety communication systems across multiple U.S. regions — directly comparable business model to CES Team One.
• Mobile Communications America (MCA): Large Motorola Solutions dealer specializing in two-way radio, in-building wireless, video surveillance, and integrated communication solutions for public safety and enterprise — a regional/national integrator with overlapping product portfolio and customer mix.
• Bear Communications: Motorola Solutions partner delivering two-way radios, dispatch, and wireless infrastructure to public safety and commercial customers, comparable in operating model and vendor ecosystem to CES Team One.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cesteamonecomm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ces-team-one-communications-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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 →

Frequently asked questions about CES Team One Communications