National Institute of Telecommunications

What National Institute of Telecommunications does

National Institute of Telecommunications, operating under its legal name Instytut Łączności – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (IŁ-PIB), is a Polish government-owned State Research Institute headquartered in Warsaw with secondary offices in Gdańsk and Wrocław. The institute employs more than 300 experts and is classified as Category B+ in Poland's ITiT research ranking. Its mandate is to support public administration and market participants in telecommunications and IT through research, certification, implementation, and participation in the European Research Area. Core technical capabilities include electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/LVD/RED) testing, PEM and radio measurements, 4G/5G network planning, Mission Critical communications support, GNSS and satellite system work, and renewable energy (OZE) calibration projects.

The institute monetizes through three primary professional-services revenue streams: (1) training services delivered both in-person at the Warsaw facility and via a global e-learning platform, with course pricing of 1,670-2,670 PLN plus VAT per session; (2) research, certification, and consulting engagements for telecom operators, equipment vendors, and government regulators; and (3) IT systems development and DevOps services for telecom infrastructure. Since 2003 it has operated as the only ITU Academy Training Centre in Poland under partnership with the International Telecommunication Union, having trained over 5,000 participants from more than 100 countries.

The customer base spans all major Polish mobile and fixed-line operators (Orange, T-Mobile, Play, Plus/Polkomtel, Netia, Exatel, Inea, Cyfrowy Polsat, Vectra, UPC), global equipment vendors (Ericsson, Nokia, Siemens, Alcatel-Lucent), consulting firms (KPMG), and six Polish government bodies including the Ministry of Digital Affairs, UKE, UOKiK, KRRiT, ABW, and the Ministry of National Defence. International clients include TCRA Tanzania, Telenor, and Telecom Namibia. The institute is led by Director Anna Streżyńska (appointed 17 March 2025), with Deputy Directors for Science (Prof. dr hab. inż. Mariusz Figurski) and Development (Wiesław Łodzikowski), and a Scientific Council chaired by Dr. hab. inż. Radosław Wiśniewski.

Name

National Institute of Telecommunications

Legal name

Instytut Łączności – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

Website

https://itl.waw.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Polish government-owned State Research Institute (IŁ-PIB) providing telecommunications and IT research, EMC certification, and technical training, serving Polish telecom operators, equipment vendors, regulators, and international clients through the only ITU Academy Training Centre in Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Research and Testing Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Telecommunications (EDABALAY)

akta.pro secondary industries

Telecommunications & Networking (EDAAAPAF), Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ), Edge-Integrated Private Connectivity (MEC + Private 5G/Wi‑Fi) (HDAIAGAE)

Keywords

• Telecommunications research
• EMC testing services
• Professional training programs
• Regulatory certification
• Spectrum management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Technical and business training programs delivered both in-person and via e-learning platform. Programs cover telecommunications, networking, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and management topics. Training fees charged per course with pricing ranging from 1,670 PLN to 2,670 PLN plus VAT.
2. Research and Certification Services: Research activities, certification services, and consulting for public administration and market players in telecommunications and IT sectors.
3. IT Systems Development: Development of IT systems and DevOps services for telecommunications infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

National Institute of Telecommunications (IŁ-PIB) is a state research institute that delivers telecommunications and IT research, EMC/LVD/RED testing and certification, 4G/5G network planning, spectrum and satellite research, and big data market analysis for the telecom sector. It also operates the only ITU Academy Training Centre in Poland, providing technical and business training programs (networking, mobile/radio, optical fiber, cybersecurity, management, regulatory law) both in-person and via e-learning, alongside IT systems and DevOps development for telecom infrastructure.

Product overview

National Institute of Telecommunications (IŁ-PIB) is a Polish national research institute operating in telecommunications and IT. Its primary service offering is the Ośrodek Szkolenia (Training Center), which serves as the only ITU Academy Training Centre in Poland. The institute provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical and business training programs, including courses on internet/networking technologies (Ethernet, routing, VoIP, VPN, MPLS, QoS, IoT), mobile and radio networks (GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, TETRA, satellite), optical fiber systems (DWDM, FTTH, xPON), and specialized business training (management, negotiations, cybersecurity, legal compliance). Training is delivered through both in-person and e-learning formats. Additionally, IŁ-PIB offers EMC/LVD/RED testing and research services, and operates dedicated research laboratories for electromagnetic compatibility and measurement testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ITU Academy Training Centre (Poland): The institute operates the only ITU Academy Training Centre in Poland, providing ITU-certified technical and business training since 2003.

Products and services

• Ośrodek Szkolenia Instytutu Łączności (IŁ-PIB Training Center)
• EMC/LVD/RED Testing Services
• IT Systems Development and DevOps Services
• GNSS, Satellite, and Renewable Energy (OZE) Research and Calibration
• ITU Academy Training Centre (ITU ATC)
• e-Learning Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 participants from more than 100 countries trained since 2003

Named customers24 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Partnership since 2003 as the only ITU Academy Training Centre in Poland. The institute conducts training programs in collaboration with ITU, with over 5,000 participants from more than 100 countries having completed training. ITU is the oldest international organization and a UN specialized agency for telecommunications standardization and regulation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI): European standards organization producing telecom and ICT standards with associated training, workshops, and certification programs. Adjacent ecosystem participant that shapes the regulatory environment IŁ-PIB operates within and occasionally collaborates on standards-related work.

Regional players

• Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska): Poland's premier technical university with strong faculties in electronics, telecommunications, and computer science. Comparable as a Polish higher-education provider producing telecom research and trained graduates, partially overlapping with IŁ-PIB's mandate.
• AGH University of Science and Technology: Major Polish technical university with research and teaching in telecommunications, electronics, and ICT. Comparable as a domestic academic competitor for telecom talent development and applied research funding.

Direct peers

• CTTC - Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya: Spanish non-profit telecom research center conducting applied research, technology transfer, and training for operators and regulators. Closely analogous as a publicly affiliated research entity supporting the telecom industry with testing, standards, and educational services.
• Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI): German applied research institute specializing in telecommunications, photonic networks, and video compression. Comparable as a publicly funded research organization delivering telecom R&D, standards contributions, and industry collaboration in the same domain as IŁ-PIB.
• Wray Castle: UK-based specialist training provider focused exclusively on telecommunications, 5G, and radio technologies for operators, regulators, and governments. Directly comparable niche: telecom-only professional training delivered to public and private sector clients.
• Global Knowledge: Major worldwide IT and telecom training provider delivering vendor-authorized and custom corporate courses in networking, cybersecurity, and wireless. Comparable as a multi-country, multi-modality telecom training business targeting enterprise and operator workforces.
• Institut Mines-Télécom: France's leading group of public engineering schools and research institutes dedicated to telecommunications, digital technology, and energy. Most structurally comparable peer: a state-supported telecom research and training institution combining graduate education, applied research, and industry-focused programs.

Broad incumbents

• Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad): One of the world's largest ICT training programs, with curriculum covering networking, IoT, cybersecurity, and wireless. A broad incumbent competitor for entry-level and intermediate telecom training, with strong global brand and free curriculum access.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global testing, inspection, and certification body with deep telecom and EMC accreditation capabilities. Competes with IŁ-PIB's EMC/LVD/RED testing labs but operates at much broader industrial scale across multiple verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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