Middle East Communications

Name

Middle East Communications

Legal name

Middle East Communications Corporation

Website

https://mec.com.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated IT and Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Satellite Telecommunications (5174)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD), Enterprise Application Managed Services Outsourcing (ERP/CRM/HRIS AMS) (BPAEAMAI), Customer Service/Support CRM & Contact Center Platforms (BPAFAFAK)

Keywords

• Enterprise software solutions
• Satellite telecommunications
• Internet connectivity services
• Fleet management systems
• IT training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Satellite Telecommunications (Thuraya): Sale of Thuraya satellite mobile phones (Hughes and Ascom handsets) and subscription services including postpaid (monthly billing) and prepaid (airtime scratch cards). MEC has been an authorized Thuraya service provider in Jordan and the region since August 2001.
2. Internet Connectivity Services (Najm): Managed internet connectivity services including leased lines (64 Kbps to 2 Mbps), ADSL, ISDN, dial-up, Remote LAN, and corporate intranet. Revenue from service fees and prepaid internet cards.
3. Professional Services & Training: IT foundation training including Cisco CCNA, Red Hat Academy, ICDL, and management training courses. Also includes system integration, technical support, help desk, and consultancy services.
4. Enterprise Software (CRM, ERP, Tracking): Licensing and implementation of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and JoTrack GPS/Fleet Management solutions for corporate and government clients.
5. IP Telephony / VoIP: VoIP connections, prepaid calling cards, international call termination across Jordan landlines and mobiles, and A-Z wholesale termination services.
6. Data Center Services: Application Service Provider (ASP) services, site co-location, VPN solutions, networking security, outsourcing, telemetry, and satellite downloading via DirecPC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Middle East Communications (MEC) sells integrated IT and telecommunications solutions including ERP and CRM enterprise software, the proprietary JoTrack GPS-based fleet tracking system, Thuraya satellite mobile telecommunications, Najm internet connectivity services (leased line, ADSL, ISDN, dial-up, prepaid cards), VoIP/IP telephony, BitDefender security distribution, web hosting, data center services (ASP, colocation, VPN), IT training (Cisco and Red Hat academies), and technical consultancy to enterprise, government, and SMB customers across Jordan and the Middle East.

Product overview

Middle East Communications Corporation (MEC) is an IT services and telecommunications company in Jordan offering a portfolio of integrated technology solutions. The core offerings include ERP and CRM enterprise management systems, alongside the proprietary Tracking System/JoTrack for GPS-based fleet management. Professional services encompass BitDefender security solutions, internet connectivity (Najm), web hosting, and Thuraya satellite telecommunications. Training services include IT Foundation programs (Cisco CCNA, Red Hat Academy), NetLanguages web-based English training, and management training through IIR. System solutions provide technical support and integration services. The IP Services division handles VoIP and international calling, while the Data Center offers ASP, connectivity, colocation, and VPN solutions. This is a modular, services-oriented portfolio rather than a unified platform product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JoTrack: Tracking and Fleet Management System using GPS data on digitized GIS mapping technology for mobile and fixed assets
• Najm

Products and services

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Thuraya bills customers in units pegged at six seconds, avoiding full-minute charges for bad connections — reducing communication costs for users.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cisco Systems Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003MEC signed as a Cisco Regional/Local Academy partner, enabling the establishment of up to 10 Local Academies in Jordan for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification programs. MEC provides instructors and monitors performance for the program consisting of 4 semesters (280 hours).
• Absolute Communications Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in GPS/GIS software solutions for tracking and location identification of mobile units on computerized digital maps. Partnered with MEC to integrate GPS/GIS software into the JoTrack fleet management system.
• Falcom Wireless CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in design and manufacturing of GPS/GSM/Satellite intelligent hardware mounted on mobile assets, enabling reception and re-transmission of GPS coordinate data through GSM and satellite networks. Partnered with MEC for JoTrack fleet management system.
• Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEC is an authorized Thuraya service provider in Jordan and the region since August 2001, offering Thuraya satellite mobile handsets and subscription services (postpaid and prepaid) for voice, data, and fax over Thuraya's GMPCS system covering nearly one third of the globe.
• Institute For International Research (IIR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEC signed a contract with IIR (world's largest privately owned business information provider) to act as IIR's local representative in Jordan, coordinating and organizing IIR training courses in Jordan. IIR operates from Dubai with offices and events in 40 countries.
• BitDefenderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEC distributes BitDefender antivirus and security solutions (antivirus, firewall, antispyware, antispam, parental control) for corporate and home users on Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD platforms. BitDefender serves over 41 million users in more than 180 countries.
• Medical OnlineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of satellite mobile communications services for voice, fax, and data, serving as a complementary satellite service partner.
• General DynamicsminorOthersGeneral Dynamics supplies weapons systems and services to the US government and international allies. Nature of partnership with MEC is not explicitly detailed on the website.
• Multimedia Development Corporation (Malaysia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the agency behind the multimedia super corridor in Malaysia on telemedicine, smart schools, and E-Government initiatives.
• CosmopointminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading provider of Smart School solutions, partnered with MEC for educational technology offerings in Jordan.
• CaderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn organization that facilitates transformation and change processes in the public and private sector in the Arab region, aligned with MEC's consultancy and system integration services.
• Absolute (Asset Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationAsset management, tracking, and telemetry solutions provider. Serves as a technology partner for MEC's fleet management and asset tracking services alongside Absolute Communications Ltd. (GPS/GIS software).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Turnkey Systems (ITS): ITS is a Kuwait-based IT services and solutions provider delivering enterprise software, managed services, and telecom-adjacent offerings across the MENA region. Both companies compete for enterprise and government IT services contracts in the Gulf and Levant with similar multi-vendor integrator profiles.
• Gulf Business Machines (GBM): GBM is a leading IT services provider across the GCC with a comparable portfolio spanning enterprise software, managed services, data center, and partnerships with global technology vendors. Both companies operate as multi-vendor IT integrators serving enterprise and government customers in the MENA region.
• eHosting DataFort: eHosting DataFort is a UAE-based managed hosting and data center services provider serving enterprise and government customers across the Middle East. The company is a direct comparable to MEC's Data Center business line, offering ASP, colocation, and managed services in the region.
• NXN (formerly Nexgen): NXN is a regional digital services provider offering end-to-end ICT, managed services, and data center solutions across the MENA region. Both companies operate as multi-vendor IT services firms targeting enterprise and government clients with similar digital infrastructure offerings.
• Ejada Systems: Ejada is a leading IT services company headquartered in the Middle East providing systems integration, managed services, and digital transformation to enterprise and government clients. The company competes with MEC for similar enterprise IT services contracts across the region with comparable scope.
• MDS (Modern Data Systems): MDS is a Jordan-based IT services and software company offering enterprise solutions, system integration, and IT consulting in the same geographic market. As a local Jordanian competitor, MDS targets similar enterprise and government clients with overlap in ERP, system integration, and managed services.

Broad incumbents

• Orange Jordan: Orange Jordan is a major telecom operator in MEC's home market offering fixed broadband, mobile, and enterprise connectivity at much greater scale. As an incumbent ISP and enterprise connectivity provider, Orange Jordan directly competes with MEC's Najm internet services and represents a larger, more capitalized alternative for enterprise customers.
• Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications: Thuraya is the underlying satellite network operator for MEC's Thuraya service provider agreement, providing mobile satellite voice, data, and IoT services across the same regional footprint. While also a partner, Thuraya sells direct and via other distributors, making it both supplier and indirect competitor.
• Zain Jordan: Zain Jordan is a leading mobile and fixed telecom operator in Jordan serving enterprise and consumer customers. As a dominant telecom incumbent in MEC's primary market, Zain competes with MEC's connectivity portfolio and has the scale to outbid for enterprise and government contracts.

Regional players

• StarLink: StarLink is a leading value-added IT distributor operating across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, distributing security, networking, and enterprise software from global vendors. While primarily a distributor rather than services provider, StarLink competes with MEC's distribution lines (e.g., BitDefender) and overlaps in enterprise IT channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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