Pishgaman Tose Ertebatat

What Pishgaman Tose Ertebatat does

Pishgaman Tose Ertebatat (پیشگامان توسعه ارتباطات) is a privately held Iranian Internet Service Provider headquartered in Tehran, founded in 2003 and operating under license UNSP 15-130-100 from Iran's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) with an eNamad trust certification. The company employs 51-100 staff and delivers broadband connectivity to residential households, small-to-medium businesses, and enterprise customers across Iran through a multi-technology access portfolio spanning ADSL2+, VDSL2, FTTH fiber, and TD-LTE fixed-wireless. Connectivity services are complemented by VoIP telephony (branded Megafon/Megaphone), Windows and Linux-based virtual private server (VPS) hosting on Hyper-V infrastructure, data center services, dedicated bandwidth, public WiFi, and dedicated IP assignments. The portfolio is structured as a platform of consumer and enterprise internet products with modular add-ons rather than a single unified offering.

The business runs on a recurring subscription revenue model billed monthly across all access technologies, augmented by overage traffic packages, dedicated IP add-ons, equipment sales through the online store, and hosted-services fees for VPS and data center customers. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-SMB, executed through the corporate website (pishgaman.net), a self-service customer portal (my.pishgaman.net), a mobile application, an e-commerce storefront (market.pishgaman.net), a national 1577 support line, and a network of authorized dealers and franchise locations distributed across Iran. Marketing leans on educational content (modem-selection guides, splitter installation tutorials, speed-test tools) and presence on Iranian social platforms (Bale, Eitaa, Rubika) plus Instagram and LinkedIn, with grassroots brand-building through esports event sponsorships. Technical support and customer complaint resolution are routed through CRA's 195 system, embedding regulatory accountability into the operating model.

The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or management team details; revenue, subscriber counts, ARPU, and headcount trends are not publicly disclosed. Operating geographies are limited to a single country (Iran), and the regulatory license, FX regime, and macro environment are the dominant external drivers of unit economics and growth capacity.

Name

Pishgaman Tose Ertebatat

Legal name

Pishgaman Tose Ertebatat (پیشگامان توسعه ارتباطات)

Website

https://pishgaman.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pishgaman Tose Ertebatat is a CRA-licensed Iranian Internet Service Provider headquartered in Tehran, delivering multi-technology broadband (ADSL, VDSL, FTTH, TD-LTE), VoIP telephony, VPS hosting, and data center services to residential and business customers across Iran.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Service Provider (Telecommunications)

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Internet & Value-Added ISP Services (Managed Router/Wi-Fi, Security, Filtering) (HDAIADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD)

Keywords

• Broadband internet services
• Fiber optic internet
• Wireless broadband
• Virtual private servers
• VoIP telephony services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Service Subscriptions: Monthly and annual subscription plans for various internet services including ADSL, VDSL, TD-LTE, and FTTH. Revenue is generated through recurring subscription fees based on bandwidth tier and data volume packages.
2. Additional Traffic Packages: Customers can purchase additional data volume when their subscribed quota is exhausted before the billing period ends.
3. Virtual Server (VPS) Hosting: Revenue from providing virtual private servers with configurable resources including CPU, RAM, storage, and bandwidth.
4. Dedicated IP and Additional Services: Additional services such as dedicated IP addresses, increased bandwidth allocations, and supplementary features.
5. VoIP Telephony Services: Internet-based telephony services under the Megafon brand, providing fixed telephone line capabilities over VoIP infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pishgaman Tose Ertebatat is a licensed Iranian Internet Service Provider (ISP) offering multi-technology broadband connectivity — including ADSL, VDSL, FTTH fiber optic, and TD-LTE fixed wireless — to residential and business customers. The portfolio is complemented by value-added services such as data center co-location, virtual private server (VPS) hosting, VoIP telephony under the Megaphone brand, and public WiFi deployment, all distributed through a self-service customer portal and authorized dealer network across Iran.

Product overview

Pishgaman Tose Ertebatat (Pishgaman) is an Iranian Internet Service Provider (ISP) offering a multi-technology internet portfolio centered on broadband access services. The core offering spans five primary connectivity types: ADSL internet over telephone lines, TD-LTE fixed wireless, FTTH fiber-to-the-home, VDSL for towers and residential complexes, and dedicated bandwidth for businesses. These are complemented by value-added services including data center hosting, virtual private servers (VPS) on Windows and Linux, VoIP telephony branded as Megaphone, public WiFi deployment, dedicated IP addressing, and an online store. Customers manage services through a self-service web portal (my.pishgaman.net) and a mobile application. The portfolio is organized as a platform of consumer and enterprise internet access products with modular add-on services rather than a single unified product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Megaphone (مگافون): Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone service offered by Pishgaman as a next-generation fixed telephone service.

Products and services

• ADSL Internet (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) High-speed internet service delivered over existing telephone lines using ADSL2+ technology, supporting simultaneous voice and data with downstream speeds up to 16 Mbps. Targeted at residential households and small businesses.
• TD-LTE Fixed Wireless Internet Time Division Long-Term Evolution (4G) fixed wireless broadband service delivering speeds up to 80 Mbps without requiring telephone lines or cables. Offers mobile portability for residential and small office users where fixed-line infrastructure is unavailable.
• FTTH Fiber-to-the-Home Internet Fiber-optic internet service delivering data via light pulses through glass fibers, providing speeds up to 1000 Mbps with high stability and low latency. Targeted at premium residential and business users requiring ultra-fast connectivity.
• VDSL Internet for Towers and Residential Complexes Very High Bit Rate Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL2) service providing high-speed internet for residential towers and apartment complexes, with download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 22 Mbps. Designed for centralized building-wide internet distribution.
• Dedicated Bandwidth (Internet Wireless) Dedicated internet bandwidth service providing guaranteed, non-shared bandwidth for business customers requiring consistent high-speed connectivity for mission-critical operations.
• Data Center Services Data center hosting services providing server co-location, infrastructure management, and enterprise-grade connectivity solutions for business and organizational customers.
• Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting Virtual private server hosting based on Hyper-V technology, available on Windows and Linux platforms. Provides configurable CPU, RAM, storage, and bandwidth for web hosting, application deployment, VoIP servers, and other hosting needs, with snapshot and live migration capabilities.
• Public WiFi Service Public wireless internet access service deployed in public spaces and commercial venues, providing shared connectivity for visitors and customers.
• Megaphone (VoIP Telephony Service) Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) landline telephone service branded as Megaphone, enabling internet-based voice calls with support for SIP-compatible hardware and software clients. Marketed as a next-generation fixed-line telephone service for residential and business customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Speed options ranging from 128 Kbps to 1000 Mbps depending on technology deployed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) - سازمان تنظیم مقرراتcoreOthersPishgaman operates as a licensed Internet Service Provider under official regulatory authorization from Iran's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA). The company holds UNSP license number 15-130-100 and participates in the CRA's consumer satisfaction evaluation system ( سامانه پاسخ‌گویی 195 ) for customer complaint resolution.
• Esports Event OrganizersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPishgaman serves as a sponsor and connectivity provider for major esports events in Iran, supporting the country's largest electronic sports competitions as a technology partner providing internet infrastructure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications): UAE-based fixed and mobile operator; useful regional benchmark for the bundled internet + voice + hosting business model Pishgaman operates.
• Rightel (رایتل): Third Iranian mobile operator with FWA broadband; comparable as a domestic telecom that overlaps with Pishgaman's wireless broadband segment.

Broad incumbents

• MTN Irancell (ایرانسل): Largest Iranian mobile operator with significant TD-LTE fixed wireless broadband share; competes with Pishgaman's TD-LTE and dedicated bandwidth offerings.
• Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI): State-backed incumbent fixed-line operator and dominant backbone provider in Iran; sets wholesale terms that all ISPs (including Pishgaman) buy into.
• Hamrah-e Aval (MCI / همراه اول): Iran's first and largest mobile operator, expanding into fixed broadband; comparable as a broad incumbent across connectivity, FWA, and adjacent digital services.

Direct peers

• Fanava Group (فناوا): Iranian ISP/hosting provider bundling internet access, VPS, and data center services — directly comparable to Pishgaman's ISP-plus-hosting portfolio.
• Afranet (آفرانت): Tehran-based ISP offering wireless (WiMAX/TD-LTE) and fiber broadband to residential and business customers; closely comparable in technology mix and target segments.
• Asiatech (آسیاتک / Asiya Telecom): Iranian ISP and FTTH operator providing consumer and enterprise broadband over multiple access technologies, directly competing with Pishgaman's multi-tech stack.
• Shatel Mobile (شاتل): Largest privately held Iranian ISP with triple-play broadband, fiber, mobile, and VoIP, competing head-to-head with Pishgaman in consumer and SMB internet across the same regulatory regime.
• ParsOnline (پارس آنلاین): Established Iranian ISP offering ADSL/VDSL/FTTH and enterprise connectivity, directly comparable to Pishgaman's broadband portfolio and business customer focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pishgaman-tose-ertebatat
• Instagraminstagram.com/pishgaman_official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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