Prime Time Networks

What Prime Time Networks does

Prime Time Networks Limited is a privately-held, founder-owned Zambian technology and consultancy firm founded in 2013 by Sydney Chiyaba, headquartered in Lusaka. The company operates three integrated service pillars: telecommunications engineering solutions (network performance, E2E audits, RAN planning/optimization, VoLTE deployment, RF training, and managed services for mobile operators), ICT solutions and products (software development, cloud applications, IT security, system integration, MS Dynamics and SAP ERP/CRM implementations, and a portfolio of proprietary platforms), and professional consultancy (immigration, company incorporation, tax/trademark registration, and project management). Its customer base is split across telecom operators, government agencies, and international enterprises operating in or entering Zambia.

The company's technology stack combines proprietary products with third-party partner technologies. Proprietary assets include Optigo (OSS monitoring), Puzzle Phone (modular enterprise smartphone), Puzzle IoT (IoT gateway/sensor hub), Wuudis (cloud-based forest property management), Biomass Manager (bioenergy ERP), and a white-label lending software platform. It serves as a local representative or reseller for multiple international vendors including AXE SOS (Ireland, SADC reseller), Consultix (Egypt, RF products), Advion Solutions (Finland, LTE), Globtel Holdings (Slovenia, air technology), Microsoft Dynamics, and SAP. The firm also offers A2P messaging, VAS/SMSC/MMSC platforms, and payment gateway / digital technologies.

The business model is predominantly B2B enterprise services-based, with revenue from professional services, hardware sales, licensing/royalties on its own products, and transaction fees on digital payments. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting telecom operators, ICT buyers, government agencies, and international firms, augmented by a partner/reseller network for regional distribution. The disclosed headcount is 1-10 employees, and no external funding, institutional investment, or awards have been disclosed.

Name

Prime Time Networks

Legal name

Prime Time Networks Limited

Website

https://primetimenetworksltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Prime Time Networks Limited is a Lusaka, Zambia-based founder-owned technology firm founded in 2013 that delivers telecom engineering, ICT solutions, and business consultancy services to telecom operators, government agencies, and international enterprises in Zambia and the SADC region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications and ICT Engineering Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Site Security, Monitoring & Remote Operations (NOC/IoT) (HDAIAKAH)

Keywords

• Telecommunications engineering services
• ICT solutions and services
• Network performance optimization
• Business consultancy services
• Digital payment platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Telecommunication Solutions and Services: Network performance services, E2E network audits, OSS measurement checks, RF training, VoLTE deployment, installation, optimization and managed services for telecommunications operators
2. ICT Solutions and Services: Software development, tailored IT solutions, database design, mobile application development, website development, cloud applications, IT outsourcing, managed services, digital marketing, IT security and system integration
3. Telecommunication Products: RF products, telecom equipment, Puzzle Phone, Puzzle IOT, BSS/NSS/MFS platforms, cables and accessories
4. ICT Products: E-Services, E-Government systems, ERP, BPM, BPR, Lending Software Platforms, VAS, SMSC, MMSC, EIR, SIM OTA, Mobile Money Solutions, IoT, M2M
5. Consultancy Services: Professional immigration consultancy, business development services, project management, company incorporation, NGO registration, tax registrations, trademark registration, and regulatory compliance services
6. Payment Gateway and Digital Technologies: Digital payment solutions and fintech services

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Prime Time Networks is a Zambian telecom engineering, ICT and consultancy firm delivering telecommunications solutions and services (network performance audits, VoLTE deployment, RAN optimization, RF training), ICT solutions and services (software development, cloud, IT security, ERP implementations), and professional consultancy services (immigration, company incorporation, regulatory compliance). It also distributes proprietary products including Optigo network monitoring tool, RF measurement equipment, Puzzle Phone modular smartphones, Puzzle IoT gateway, Wuudis, Biomass Manager and telecom VAS platforms.

Product overview

Prime Time Networks Limited operates as a diversified technology solutions firm offering three integrated service pillars: Telecommunications Solutions & Services, ICT Solutions & Products, and Consultancy Services. The product portfolio spans telecom hardware (Optigo network monitoring tool, RF testing equipment, Puzzle Phone modular smartphones, Puzzle IoT gateway devices), ICT platforms (Wuudis cloud data management, Biomass Manager bioenergy ERP, Lending Software Platform, A2P messaging services, VAS/SMSC platforms), enterprise software implementations (Microsoft Dynamics and SAP ERP/CRM solutions), and professional consultancy. The company functions as a systems integrator combining its own products with partner technologies to deliver end-to-end solutions primarily serving the Zambian market and select international clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Optigo Measuring Tool Sanity OSS checks, performance and monitoring tool designed for both telecom operators and telecom regulators to assess network performance.
• RF Products Radio frequency testing and measurement equipment portfolio (WTX CW transmitters, MRX receivers/scanners, DAS Master, MTM cable, antenna testers, MTM spectrum analyzers) used for telecom network deployment and maintenance.
• Puzzle Phone Customized modular/enterprise smartphone designed with particular features for niche markets and governments for security applications.
• Puzzle IoT Internet of things smartphone technology functioning as a customizable gateway, sensor hub and computer that simplifies IoT fleet deployments, maintenance and upgrades while reducing total cost of ownership.
• A2P Messaging Service Application-to-person messaging service offering Bulk SMS, Transactional SMS and Promotional SMS capabilities for enterprise clients.
• Lending Software Platform (White Label) Comprehensive white-label lending software platform featuring Hit Call Lending Systems and Lending Systems Messaging Gateways for consumer or corporate loans.
• Wuudis Cloud-based service interfacing through standards with multiple big data sources, authority systems and data mines to analyze and present data for stakeholders; enables digital forest property management with real-time data updates via apps, drones and satellites.
• Biomass Manager Enterprise resource planning solution for bioenergy production managing biomass delivery chains in real time, enabling efficiency gains, cost savings and monitoring of sustainable biomass origin and quality.
• VAS/SMSC/MMSC/EIR/SIM OTA Platforms Telecom value-added service platforms including SMSC, MMSC, EIR, SIM OTA, virtual network solutions, billing systems, mobile money solutions, IoT and machine-to-machine services for mobile operators.
• E-Government Correspondence Systems Digital government correspondence and e-services solutions supporting ERP, BPM, BPR and paperless office initiatives.
• Telecommunications Solutions and Services Comprehensive telecoms engineering services including RF training, end-to-end VoLTE deployment and optimization, RAN installations, network performance, optimization audits, operations and maintenance, and technical training for telecom operators.
• ICT Solutions and Services Full-stack ICT services including software development, mobile application development for iOS and Android, website development, cloud applications, IT security services, network infrastructure, managed services and digital marketing.
• Consultancy Services Business consultancy including professional immigration services, business development across B2B, B2C and C2B models, company incorporation, foreign company registration, NGO registration, tax registrations, trademark registration and regulatory compliance services.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AXE SOS Switch Optimization Services LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Reseller partnership in Zambia, Southern Africa (SADC) Countries and Certain African Markets. AXE SOS provides Network Performance, Planning, Optimization and Audit Delivery Services. Registered in Ireland.
• ConsultixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative of Consultix Products in Zambia. Consultix provides RF Products and Services. Registered in Egypt.
• Advion Solutions LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative/Local Partner in Zambia for LTE Access Solutions and Eservices in Remote and Rural Areas. Registered in Finland.
• Globtel Holdings D.O.OminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Partner in Zambia for Telecommunication Air Technology Services and Products. Registered in Slovenia.
• Extensia LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensia Bridge Associate (Strategic Referral Resource) for Telco and IT Services. Registered in England and Wales.
• Veera LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Partner in Zambia for Financial Planning and Budget Monitoring Software Veera. Registered in Estonia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Consultix: Egypt-based vendor of RF testing and measurement products (transmitters, receivers, scanners, DAS) with African channel reach. Directly comparable as an RF products specialist that Prime Time resells in Zambia, competing for the same operator RF-budget wallet.
• Internet Solutions (Dimension Data / NTT Data): Long-standing African ICT services and managed-networking provider with operations in Zambia. Comparable as a Zambian/African enterprise ICT and network services competitor targeting the same operator and enterprise customer set.
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African fibre and managed-services operator providing wholesale connectivity, cloud and network services across multiple African countries. Directly comparable to Prime Time as an Africa-focused telecom services business combining network performance work with cross-border delivery and partnerships.
• AXE SOS Switch Optimization Services: Ireland-headquartered provider of network performance, planning, optimisation and audit services for mobile operators. Directly comparable as a niche telecom-optimisation specialist and named partner of Prime Time for the SADC region.

Regional players

• BCX: South African ICT services subsidiary of Telkom, offering enterprise networking, managed services and cloud across the SADC region. Comparable as a Southern African enterprise ICT and telecoms services provider competing for cross-border enterprise and operator work.
• WebGuru Info Systems: India-based software, web and mobile-application development outsourcer named as a project-outsourcing partner of Prime Time. Comparable in the ICT custom-software delivery model that Prime Time uses to serve Zambian enterprise clients.
• BUI: South African ICT services and Microsoft-focused cloud integrator serving enterprise and public-sector clients. Comparable in the enterprise ICT / Microsoft Dynamics-style delivery niche that Prime Time also addresses for Zambian clients.
• Advion Solutions: Finland-based provider of LTE access solutions and e-services for remote and rural areas, partnered with Prime Time for Zambia. Comparable in the rural/remote telecom-connectivity and e-government adjacency where Prime Time also sells.

Broad incumbents

• IHS Towers: One of the largest independent tower operators in Africa, providing passive infrastructure and site-monitoring services to MNOs. Comparable in the network-infrastructure-adjacent services layer that Prime Time targets, though at much larger scale and scope.
• NTT Data (formerly Dimension Data): Global IT services and systems integrator with a deep African footprint. Competes with Prime Time on enterprise ICT, networking and managed-services mandates across Zambia and the wider continent, but at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/NetworksTime
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prime-time-networks-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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