What RTK-Service does

RTK-Service (ООО «РТК-Сервис») is a Russian systems integrator founded in 2016, specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of fiber-optic communication lines and multivendor network infrastructure. The company serves large telecom operators — primarily Rostelecom and MegaFon — along with other major enterprises and government-affiliated events. Its core technology is multivendor network integration combining Western (Huawei, Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, NEC, Infinera, ECI, Coriant), Russian (T8, Eltex, EcoRouter, Basis, Omega, PROTEI, VPG LaserOne), and Asian (ZTE) equipment into unified DWDM and IP/MPLS transport networks, GPON access, BRAS, and mobile network core (EPC) infrastructure.

The company's service portfolio spans R&D and network design through its multivendor testing laboratory (360 sq.m, 500+ equipment units, 75+ network experts), design and construction of transport networks, technical support with SLAs up to 99.9% (8x5 and 24x7 options), component-level equipment repair (90% restoration rate, ~1,500 components per year), cybersecurity services, and customer training. Supporting infrastructure includes a 400+ unit spare parts warehouse from 25+ suppliers, 115 field brigades across 62 regions of Russia, and a team that launches 2,300+ network nodes per year. The Repair Center and in-house laboratory differentiate RTK-Service from pure resellers, while its 30-55% cost advantage over Western vendors and deep multivendor expertise (hiring former teams from departed foreign manufacturers) make it the de facto integration layer for Russia's telecom import substitution strategy.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services (network design, construction, commissioning), managed services contracts (annual or multi-year technical support with SLA tiers and pricing based on equipment type, vendor, and response time), component-level repair services, and equipment markup on integrated project delivery. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting operator technical and procurement divisions through direct relationships and tenders, supported by PR in telecom publications (TelecomDaily, CNews, Habr) and industry events (CIPR, SVYAZ). All operations are domestic to Russia with no international footprint.

Name

RTK-Service

Legal name

Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "РТК-Сервис"

Website

https://rtk-service.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RTK-Service is a Russian systems integrator specializing in multivendor network design, construction, and maintenance of fiber-optic and telecom infrastructure for large operators (Rostelecom, MegaFon) and enterprises, leveraging one of Russia's largest testing laboratories and nationwide field operations across 62 regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecom Network Integration Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Network & Connectivity Support (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, ISP/Telco) (BPAAACAD)

Keywords

• Telecom network integration
• DWDM IP/MPLS services
• Multivendor network support
• Telecom equipment repair
• Network infrastructure construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Network Design and Construction Services: Design, construction, and commissioning of DWDM and IP/MPLS transport networks. Includes civil works, fiber optic cable installation, equipment mounting and configuration, and network migration. Revenue recognized as project-based professional services.
2. Technical Support and Managed Services: Technical support contracts with SLA guarantees (8x5, 24x7), spare parts management (ZIП), on-site engineering, remote diagnostics. Includes proactive network monitoring, incident response, and ongoing maintenance. Revenue is typically contracted on an annual or multi-year basis.
3. Post-Warranty Equipment Repair: Component-level repair of telecom equipment from Western vendors (Huawei, Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, NEC, Coriant, ECI, Infinera, ALU) and Russian vendors. Covers power supplies, line cards, boards, and complex SMD/BGA soldering. Revenue per repair incident or bundled into service contracts.
4. Equipment Supply (as part of projects): Procurement and supply of telecom equipment from Russian and imported manufacturers as part of network construction and modernization projects. Revenue from equipment markup as part of integrated project delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RTK-Service is a Russian systems integrator that designs, builds, and operates multivendor telecom network infrastructure for large operators and enterprises. Core offerings span the full network lifecycle: R&D and network design (validated in a 360 sq.m multivendor laboratory with 500+ equipment units), design and construction of DWDM and IP/MPLS transport networks, technical support and managed operations under SLA contracts, post-warranty equipment repair, cybersecurity services, and import-substitution integration of Russian equipment into existing networks.

Product overview

RTK-Service (РТК-Сервис) is a Russian system integrator offering a portfolio of network integration and managed services for telecom operators and large enterprises. The portfolio consists of core services including R&D and Network Design (multivendor laboratory testing and network design for import substitution), Design and Construction (DWDM and IP/MPLS infrastructure), Technical Support and Operations (8x5 and 24x7 support with SLA up to 99.9%), Cybersecurity, Equipment Repair (Repair Center restoring up to 90% of equipment), and a Training Center. Supporting infrastructure includes a Competence Center for Network Technologies (single entry point for Russia's largest operators), a 360 sq.m. multivendor testing laboratory with 500+ equipment units and 75+ network technology experts, and a Spare Parts (ZIP) warehouse with 400+ units covering up to 90% of customer needs. New services include ventilation and air conditioning systems (SViK) for data centers, unified engineering quality standards, next-generation DCN technical support, and DWDM network optimization. The company supports a broad multivendor equipment portfolio including Huawei, Juniper, Nokia, NEC, Cisco, Infinera, Eltex, ZTE, Ericsson, T8, EcoRouter, PROTEY, Omega, Basis, Siemens, ECI, and Coriant, working across transport networks, IP/MPLS, DWDM, mobile networks, and GPON technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Network Design and Construction (DWDM and IP/MPLS) Design, construction, and commissioning of DWDM and IP/MPLS transport networks for telecom operators, including civil works, fiber optic cable installation, equipment mounting and configuration, and network migration. Sold as project-based professional services to operators expanding coverage or scaling traffic capacity.
• Technical Support and Managed Operations Technical support contracts with SLA guarantees (8x5, 24x7), spare parts management, on-site engineering, remote diagnostics, proactive network monitoring, and incident response. Includes 20,000 units of equipment under technical support with 5,500 cases resolved per year.
• Equipment Repair Services Post-warranty component-level repair of telecom equipment from Western vendors (Huawei, Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, NEC, Coriant, ECI, Infinera) and Russian vendors. The in-house Repair Center restores up to 90% of received telecom equipment including rare, discontinued, or scarce items, processing approximately 1,500 components per year.
• Cybersecurity Services High-level information security services to protect against cyber threats for the company's own infrastructure and customer network facilities, operated through an internal Cybersecurity Center.
• R&D and Multivendor Laboratory Testing R&D services conducted in a 360 sq.m multivendor testing laboratory with 500+ equipment units and 75+ network-technology experts. The lab replicates customer infrastructure topologies, validates Russian equipment against existing Western infrastructure, and conducts network design testing for import substitution projects.
• Training Services Training and certification services for customer technical staff through the company's internal Training Center, covering narrow-specialized expertise including ASON technology, Russian DWDM platforms (GORIZONT, VPG LaserOne, T8 Volga), Russian BRAS (EcoRouter), and synchronization equipment.
• Network Migration and Multivendor Integration Services for network migration and integration of equipment from different vendors into unified network infrastructure, including critical infrastructure import substitution that replaces Western telecom equipment with Russian alternatives while preserving service continuity.
• Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (SViK) for Data Centers Comprehensive installation and maintenance of HVAC systems for facilities with high-density placement of telecommunications and server equipment, expanding the company's engineering services into data-center physical infrastructure.
• Information Security Solutions Supply Integration and direct supply of information security solutions including the Efros DO platform, supplied to customers from industrial enterprises to telecom operators as part of a strategic distribution partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• SLA exceeds original Huawei levels: average incident resolution time reduced from 4 hours SLA to 2 hours 8 minutes
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Kod Bezopasnosti (Код Безопасности)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 April 2026RTK-Service became a partner for integration and direct supply of a wide range of information security solutions to customers across industries from industrial enterprises to telecom operators.
• Gazinformservis (Газинформсервис)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Strategic partnership for scaling deployment of domestic information security solutions. Focus on ensuring cyber resilience for Russia's largest enterprises including federal telecom operators. RTK-Service experts received certification from Gazinformservis for deployment of Efros DO — a flagship multifunctional security platform.
• Rostelecom (ПАО «Ростелеком»)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Primary strategic partner and largest customer. RTK-Service serves as the primary systems integrator for Rostelecom's network modernization, including BRAS upgrades in 36 regions, core network migration to M9 data center, Huawei post-warranty support, Juniper maintenance, DWDM optimization, and import substitution projects. Joint projects span network design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing technical support.
• MegaFon (ПАО «МегаФон»)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2024RTK-Service became a partner for modernizing MegaFon's DWDM and IPBH networks. Partnership includes pre-project survey, network design, construction, commissioning, and integration of DWDM equipment into the operator's existing infrastructure. ASON technology expertise provided. Partnership extends through 2025.
• T8 (ООО «Т8»)coreTechnology or IntegrationT8 is a Russian DWDM manufacturer. RTK-Service tested and deployed T8's 'Волга' DWDM system on the TEA Next Moscow-Torzhok-Saint Petersburg segment. The project demonstrated full compatibility of Russian DWDM equipment with existing networks. T8 holds the #1 DWDM market share in Russia (2023).
• NTO IRE-Polyus (НТО «ИРЭ-Полюс»)coreTechnology or IntegrationRussian DWDM platform manufacturer. RTK-Service engineers received certification for working with the GORIZONT DWDM platform (operates beyond 500 km without intermediate amplification nodes). RTK-Service participates in building networks using GORIZONT equipment for telecom operators and other customers.
• EcoRouter / RDP Innovation (ООО «РДП Инновации»)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussian BRAS (Broadband Remote Access Server) manufacturer. RTK-Service and Rostelecom completed a pilot project deploying EcoRouter BRAS in 7 cities (Kazan, Kostroma, Khabarovsk, Pskov, Elista, Abakan, Kurgan). Full-scale rollout planned across all Russian federal districts. RTK-Service provides testing in its multivendor lab and ongoing integration support.
• NTC PROTEI (НТЦ ПРОТЕЙ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussian telecom equipment developer. RTK-Service tested PROTEI's 100% Russian mobile network EPC (Evolved Packet Core) at CIPR-2025. RTK-Service's lab verified the solution against Rostelecom's requirements (64 Gbps throughput, 916,632 bearers, 858,832 subscribers). Joint testing and integration work required patches and optimizations.
• Omega TeleKom Razrabotka (ООО «Омега Телеком Разработка»)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for joint implementation of Russian Session Border Controller (SBC) for protection and management of modern IP telephony. Designed to strengthen protection of telephone communications in Russia.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Croc Incorporated: One of Russia's largest IT systems integrators, serving telecom, finance, and government with multivendor infrastructure, data centers, and managed services. Directly comparable to RTK-Service as a fellow large Russian SI competing for the same telecom-operator modernization contracts, though Croc's portfolio spans a broader industry mix.
• Jet Infosystems: Russian IT systems integrator offering network integration, data center, and managed services across telecom, banking, and industrial verticals. Competes with RTK-Service for telecom-operator and large-enterprise infrastructure contracts, with comparable multivendor network-integration capabilities.
• Softline: Russian-headquartered IT solutions and services provider with hardware distribution, cloud, and systems integration. Less telecom-network-specialized than RTK-Service but competes for adjacent enterprise-IT and import-substitution spend with overlapping Russian vendor relationships.
• Lanit: Major Russian IT group with systems integration, software distribution, and managed services across multiple industries. Operates competing telecom-network integration practice and partners with both Russian and Western OEMs, overlapping with RTK-Service on operator-side infrastructure projects.

Emerging players

• NTO IRE-Polyus: Russian manufacturer of the GORIZONT DWDM platform capable of operating beyond 500 km without intermediate amplification. A technology partner of RTK-Service whose customers increasingly need the same systems-integration services RTK-Service provides, making it a vertical competitor in the long run.
• T8 (T8 NV): Russia's #1 DWDM equipment manufacturer, holding the largest domestic DWDM market share. While primarily an OEM rather than an integrator, T8 is a partner and indirect competitor — both companies compete for import-substitution mandates and could converge in end-to-end delivery.
• Sitronics Group: Russian technology group covering telecom equipment manufacturing, IT systems integration, and digital platforms. More vertically integrated as an OEM, but its systems-integration arm competes with RTK-Service for telecom-operator network projects, particularly in import-substitution contexts.
• NTC PROTEI: Russian telecom equipment developer that delivered the first 100% Russian mobile network core (vEPC) tested in RTK-Service's lab. A close technology partner whose end-to-end mobile-core stack could, over time, compete for the systems-integration value chain.
• EcoRouter / RDP Innovation: Russian BRAS and broadband infrastructure vendor whose EcoRouter BRAS was piloted on Rostelecom with RTK-Service integration. A partner today, but as its portfolio of integrated network elements grows, RDP Innovation could partially internalize the integrator role.

Direct peers

• NVision Group: Russian systems integrator focused on telecom networks, data centers, and IT infrastructure for operators and large enterprises. Strong overlap with RTK-Service in DWDM/IP-MPLS transport network design, multivendor equipment support, and import-substitution projects targeting Rostelecom-class customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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