G8 Networks

Telecommunications Servicesg8.net.br

SAMM is a Brazilian B2B telecommunications and technology infrastructure provider operating a 40,000 km fiber optic network across 450+ cities, serving 5,000+ enterprise, ISP, OTT, and operator clients with connectivity, voice, cloud, security, data center, and private network services.

Company typePrivate
Founded1997
HeadquartersFlorida, United States
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What G8 Networks does

SAMM is a privately held Brazilian B2B telecommunications and technology infrastructure provider operating one of the country's largest dedicated fiber optic networks, spanning 40,000 km across 450+ cities. The company serves enterprise clients, ISPs, OTT and digital platforms, and telecom operators with a portfolio built around seven core product lines: dedicated connectivity (corporate internet links, IP transit, private interconnections at major PTTs/IXs), telephony (fixed lines, 0800/400X/0303 numbers, PABX Cloud, call center and omnichannel), cloud infrastructure and backup, hybrid cloud-to-site connectivity, cybersecurity and observability, enterprise data centers, and private networks (Lan-to-Lan, MPLS, DWDM). Underlying technology is centered on owned fiber infrastructure combined with presence at Brazilian Internet Exchange Points, MPLS/DWDM-based private interconnections, and integrated voice/cloud platforms.

G8 Networks firmographics

Firmographics

Name: G8 Networks
Legal name: SAMM
Website: https://g8.net.br
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1997
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: SAMM is a Brazilian B2B telecommunications and technology infrastructure provider operating a 40,000 km fiber optic network across 450+ cities, serving 5,000+ enterprise, ISP, OTT, and operator clients with connectivity, voice, cloud, security, data center, and private network services.
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G8 Networks industry classification

Industry

Product category: Telecommunications Services
NAICS: Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Telecommunications (517)
SIC: Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)
akta.pro primary industry: Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG)
akta.pro secondary industries: Backbone & Long-Haul Transport (IP/MPLS, Optical/Wavelength) (HDABALAH), Service Provider Edge Routing (PE/BNG/Carrier Ethernet) (HDAFABAC)

Keywords

Fiber optic networks
Telecommunications services
Cloud infrastructure
Data center services
Private network solutions

Where G8 Networks is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Florida
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

G8 Networks business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Conectividade (Connectivity): Corporate internet links, dedicated broadband with uptime guarantees, IP transit for ISPs, OTTs and operators, and private interconnections (Lan-to-Lan/MPLS/DWDM). Revenue is generated through recurring service contracts with performance guarantees.
Telefonia (Telephony): Fixed telephony, 0800/400X/0303 numbers, PABX Cloud, Call Center, and Omnichannel solutions. Generates recurring revenue from voice services and platform subscriptions.
Cloud & Backup: Cloud infrastructure and data backup services. Recurring subscription model for cloud resources and storage.
Data Centers: Colocation and data center services. Revenue from hosting, rack space, and managed services.
Redes Privadas (Private Networks): Private network solutions for enterprise connectivity needs. Recurring service contracts for dedicated bandwidth.
Segurança (Security): Cybersecurity and observability services. Subscription-based security services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

G8 Networks product offering

Product offering

Core offering

G8 Networks delivers B2B connectivity, voice, cloud, security, and data center services over a 40,000 km national fiber optic backbone. The portfolio includes dedicated corporate internet and IP transit, Lan-to-Lan/MPLS/DWDM private networks, PABX Cloud and Call Center/Omnichannel telephony, cloud infrastructure and backup, cloud-to-site hybrid connectivity, cybersecurity and observability, and enterprise data center services for clients across 450+ Brazilian cities.

Product overview

SAMM is a unified telecommunications and technology platform providing B2B connectivity, voice, cloud, security, and data center services across Brazil. The portfolio consists of dedicated connectivity (Conectividade) with fiber-optic links and IP transit; voice services (Telefonia) including fixed telephony, 0800/400X numbers, and cloud-based PABX/Call Center; cloud infrastructure and backup solutions (Cloud & Backup); hybrid cloud-to-site connectivity; cybersecurity and observability (Seguranca); enterprise data centers; and private networks (Redes Privadas) using MPLS and DWDM technologies. With 40,000 kilometers of fiber infrastructure spanning 450+ cities, SAMM operates as a one-stop-shop provider serving enterprises, ISPs, and digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Conectividade (Dedicated Connectivity) Corporate internet links with dedicated bandwidth, performance guarantees, and uptime SLA. Includes IP transit for ISPs, OTTs, and operators with high capacity, CDNs, private interconnection, and presence at major PTTs/IXs in Brazil.
Telefonia (Voice Services) Complete voice solutions including fixed telephony, 0800, 400X, and 0303 numbers for businesses of all sizes. Integrates PABX Cloud, Call Center, and Omnichannel capabilities for contact center operations.
Cloud & Backup Cloud infrastructure and backup solutions providing data storage, redundancy, and business continuity for enterprise operations.
Cloud to Site Hybrid cloud connectivity solution linking cloud environments to on-premise sites with secure, low-latency connections.
Segurança (Security) Cybersecurity and observability services protecting enterprise infrastructure, networks, and data with monitoring and threat detection capabilities.
Data Centers Enterprise data center services providing infrastructure for housing and managing critical IT systems with high availability, including colocation and hosting.
Redes Privadas (Private Networks) Private network solutions including Lan-to-Lan, MPLS, and DWDM for secure, point-to-point interconnections with low latency between enterprise sites.

Companies that use G8 Networks

Customer profile

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

G8 Networks technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

G8 Networks partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

G8 Networks competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Zayo Group: Global fiber backbone and managed network services provider serving enterprises, carriers, and hyperscalers. Comparable to SAMM in fiber infrastructure, IP transit, MPLS/DWDM, and dedicated connectivity product portfolio, though global rather than Brazil-only.
Claro Brasil (America Movil): Major Brazilian telecom operator under America Movil, providing fiber, mobile, enterprise, and cloud services. Comparable in serving enterprise B2B customers with fiber and managed services, but with significantly larger scale.
Telefonica Brasil (Vivo): Largest telecom operator in Brazil, providing fiber, mobile, cloud (Telefonica Tech), and enterprise services. Larger incumbent offering overlapping B2B fiber connectivity but with mobile and additional portfolio breadth.

Emerging players

Scala Data Centers: Brazilian hyperscale data center operator with greenfield Edge and Hyperscale facilities serving cloud, content, and enterprise customers. Adjacent peer in the colocation/cloud-connectivity space serving similar B2B customers.

Direct peers

Globenet: Brazilian fiber and submarine cable operator serving ISPs, OTTs, and carriers with IP transit and backbone connectivity. Highly comparable to SAMM's IP transit, IX/PTT presence, and wholesale carrier focus.
Algar Telecom: Brazilian regional telecom operator offering fiber connectivity, cloud, and B2B managed services across multiple states. Most comparable to SAMM in being a non-Tier-1 B2B fiber carrier focused on enterprise and wholesale segments within Brazil.
V.tal (formerly Oi fibra): Brazil's largest neutral fiber wholesale carrier, spun out of Oi, providing backhaul, FTTH, and enterprise connectivity. Comparable to SAMM in its dedicated fiber network and wholesale/enterprise carrier focus.
Ascenty Data Centers: Brazilian data center operator owned by Brookfield/Actis, providing colocation and cloud connectivity across multiple Brazilian metros. Comparable to SAMM's data center product line and enterprise customer base.
Desktop Telecom (now Unifique/Desktop): Brazilian B2B ISP and fiber provider now part of Unifique, offering dedicated connectivity, MPLS, and managed services to enterprises and carriers. Comparable to SAMM in target segments and product portfolio.
BRDigital (Brisanet/Digimais): Brazilian B2B fiber operator providing dedicated internet, MPLS, DWDM, cloud, and data center services to enterprises and ISPs. Closely comparable to SAMM in product mix, customer profile, and metropolitan fiber footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

G8 Networks financial estimates

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G8 Networks leadership team

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G8 Networks funding detail

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

G8 Networks M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about G8 Networks

What does G8 Networks do?

Is G8 Networks a public or private company?

G8 Networks is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was G8 Networks founded?

G8 Networks was founded in 1997. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is G8 Networks based?

G8 Networks is headquartered in Florida, United States, in the North America region.

How does G8 Networks make money?

Six revenue lines are on record. Conectividade (Connectivity) is the primary driver. The others are telefonia (Telephony), cloud & Backup, data Centers, redes Privadas (Private Networks) and segurança (Security).

Who are G8 Networks's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Zayo Group, Claro Brasil (America Movil) and Telefonica Brasil (Vivo). Scala Data Centers is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Globenet, Algar Telecom, V.tal (formerly Oi fibra), Ascenty Data Centers, Desktop Telecom (now Unifique/Desktop) and BRDigital (Brisanet/Digimais).

Does G8 Networks have an API?

No public API is recorded for G8 Networks.

What industry is G8 Networks in?

G8 Networks's product category is Telecommunications Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAFAG, Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP), with a secondary code of HDABALAH, Backbone & Long-Haul Transport (IP/MPLS, Optical/Wavelength). Its NAICS code is 517111 and its SIC code is 4813.