Northstar Telecom

Name

Northstar Telecom

Legal name

Northstar Technology Company WLL

Website

https://northstar-telecom.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications & ICT Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG), Telecommunications & Network Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Fiber broadband services
• Enterprise connectivity solutions
• Fleet management solutions
• Managed cybersecurity services
• ICT infrastructure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manama

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fiber Broadband Services: Monthly subscription-based fiber broadband services for residential and business customers in Bahrain, delivering internet connectivity over BNET's national fiber network with various speed tiers.
2. Managed Services: Comprehensive managed services including network management, Wi-Fi infrastructure, cybersecurity monitoring, and IT support for enterprises.
3. Fleet Management (Startrack): Vehicle tracking and fleet management subscription service providing real-time monitoring, analytics, and operational insights for fleet operators.
4. Cybersecurity Services: VAPT assessments, Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), and security monitoring services for businesses.
5. Regional Distribution: Distribution of IO by HFCL networking equipment (Wi-Fi access points, switches, antennas) across Middle East markets including Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
6. Professional Services: ICT consulting, network design, advisory solutions, and implementation services for businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Northstar Telecom is a licensed telecommunications operator in Bahrain that delivers fiber broadband and ICT solutions to residential and business customers over BNET's national fiber network. Its portfolio spans home and business fiber broadband, Dedicated Internet Access, SD-WAN, point-to-point and international connectivity, cloud direct-connect services, enterprise Wi-Fi architecture, Startrack fleet management, managed cybersecurity (SonicWall FWaaS and VAPT), CCTV and data centre services, and professional ICT advisory. The company also acts as a regional distribution hub for IO by HFCL enterprise networking equipment across the Middle East.

Product overview

Northstar Telecom is a licensed telecommunications provider and ICT solutions company in Bahrain, operating as the telecom brand of Northstar Technology Company WLL. The company delivers a broad portfolio of connectivity and technology services structured around fiber broadband (for both homes and businesses), enterprise networking, fleet management, cybersecurity, and managed ICT solutions. Core connectivity products include Home Fiber Broadband (up to 2GB), Business Fiber Broadband, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), SD-WAN, Point to Point Connectivity, International Connectivity, and AWS Direct Connect. The company also offers enterprise WiFi Architecture Solutions built on IO by HFCL hardware and IO Canvas management platform, Startrack Fleet Management Solutions with real-time tracking and fuel monitoring (via Omnicomm), Cyber Security Solutions powered by SonicWall (including FWaaS and VAPT services), CCTV Connectivity, Data Center Services, Managed Services, ICT Solutions, Properties infrastructure, Advisory Solutions, and Digital Marketing as a Service (DMaaS) in partnership with SOS Marketing. All connectivity services are delivered over BNET's national fiber infrastructure, with international connectivity supported through the Alliance Networks partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Fiber Broadband High-speed residential fiber broadband services delivered over BNET's national fiber network in Bahrain, available in multiple speed tiers up to 2GB download, with unlimited data and bundled GDNOnline subscription for homeowners and families.
• Business Fiber Broadband Enterprise-grade fiber broadband for businesses in Bahrain, available in Essential and Advanced tiers up to 2GB, including a free static IP address and bundled cybersecurity features such as a free vulnerability assessment.
• Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) Guaranteed-bandwidth business connectivity with consistent performance, symmetrical speeds, and SLA-backed service levels for mission-critical enterprise operations.
• SD-WAN Software-Defined Wide Area Network solution enabling enterprises to manage and optimise distributed network connections across multiple locations with centralised control and dynamic path selection.
• Point to Point Connectivity Private connectivity solutions linking offices and business locations with dedicated fiber paths for secure, low-latency inter-site communications.
• International Connectivity International connectivity services via Northstar Telecom's International Services Licence, linking Bahrain-based organisations with global networks, cloud platforms, and regional offices through international internet connectivity, global private networking, and cloud connectivity.
• AWS Direct Connect Dedicated cloud connectivity service providing private network connections between customer infrastructure and AWS, bypassing public internet for improved performance, security, and reliability, with similar offerings for Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
• Enterprise WiFi Architecture Solutions End-to-end enterprise wireless networking solutions using IO by HFCL hardware (Wi-Fi 6 access points, managed switches) and IO Canvas cloud management platform, supporting scalable deployments across offices, campuses, and large facilities with local or on-premises cloud controller options.
• Startrack Fleet Management Solutions Next-generation fleet management and vehicle tracking platform offering real-time tracking, driver behaviour analytics, route optimisation, fuel monitoring, geofencing, and predictive maintenance alerts for logistics, transport, and field operations.
• Cyber Security Solutions (SonicWall FWaaS) Managed cybersecurity services powered by SonicWall, including Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) with advanced threat protection, 24/7 security monitoring, and vulnerability assessment, bundled with Business Fibre Broadband.
• CCTV Connectivity CCTV connectivity solutions delivered and supported by Northstar Telecom, providing secure network connectivity for surveillance camera systems across business and property environments.
• Data Center Services State-of-the-art data centre hosting solutions offering secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure for business-critical applications and data, including colocation and interconnect services via the Alliance Networks partnership.
• Managed Services Comprehensive managed services covering network and IT infrastructure management, providing ongoing support, monitoring, and optimisation for enterprise environments including routers, switches, firewalls, and Wi-Fi systems.
• ICT Solutions End-to-end ICT solutions encompassing networking and infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and digital transformation, designed to empower clients with integrated technology capabilities.
• Properties (Developer Connectivity Solutions) Telecom and ICT infrastructure solutions tailored for property developers, providing high-speed internet, smart building networking, and advanced connectivity for residential and commercial developments.
• Advisory Solutions Telecommunications and IT advisory services offering expert guidance on network design, optimisation, and technology strategy for enterprises and property developers.
• Digital Marketing as a Service (DMaaS) Subscription-based digital marketing service providing website optimisation, SEO, social media management, targeted campaigns, content creation, and digital health checks, offered in partnership with SOS Marketing.
• VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) Risk-based VAPT services delivered from Bahrain by a local team, including vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, risk-based prioritisation, executive-level reporting, practical remediation guidance, and validation retesting for organisations in regulated environments.
• Real-Time Fuel Monitoring Fuel monitoring solution powered by Omnicomm sensors, integrated into the Startrack fleet management platform, providing real-time fuel level measurement (up to 99.5% accuracy), refuelling verification, consumption analytics, and immediate alerts for fuel anomalies.
• IO by HFCL Enterprise Networking Equipment Distribution Enterprise networking portfolio by HFCL comprising Wi-Fi 6 access points (indoor, outdoor, wall plate), managed L2 switches (PoE and non-PoE), UBRs (unit broadband radios), antennas (dish, sector, omnidirectional), and PoE injectors, distributed by Northstar across the Middle East and supported by the IO Canvas AI-powered cloud management platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Homes with fiber connections can achieve up to 8% rental premium

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, supporting and core.

• Alghanim Engineering - Enterprise SolutionsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 April 2026Strategic collaboration to launch IO portfolio in Kuwait through Alghanim Engineering. The initiative brings advanced wireless, broadband, and networking solutions to the Kuwaiti market targeting construction, oil and gas, utilities, and transport infrastructure sectors.
• Northstar Computer Trading LLCmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 July 2025Appointment of Northstar Computer Trading LLC (UAE) as official distributor for IO by HFCL portfolio across the UAE market.
• HADE Middle EastsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2025Strategic partnership for leadership coaching and digital transformation consulting to equip ICT and telecom professionals across public and private sectors.
• Heydox CommunicationssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2025Partnership with HADE Middle East that includes Heydox Communications for leadership coaching and digital transformation consulting services.
• SonicWallcoreTechnology or Integration · 12 February 2025Bahrain's first official SonicWall Service Provider Partner. Northstar Telecom delivers enterprise-grade Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) with advanced threat protection and 24/7 security monitoring, exclusively bundled with Business Fibre Broadband.
• Interstellar TechnologiesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 January 2025Exclusive agency agreement in Oman for Northstar Technology's advanced telecommunications technologies including IO by HFCL WiFi Solutions, fibre optic cables, and Startracker Fleet Management Solutions.
• EICT TechnologymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 January 2025Strategic partnership to introduce Northstar Telecom's Startracker Vehicle Tracking Service to the Saudi Arabian market. EICT Technology acts as agent handling marketing, sales, and customer support while Northstar provides the technological platform, training, and ongoing support.
• SOS MarketingsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 January 2025Strategic partnership where SOS Marketing handles Northstar Telecom's digital marketing efforts and introduces 'Digital Marketing as a Service' (DMaaS) to clients on a subscription-based model.
• Alliance NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Partnership to enhance telecommunications and ICT offerings in Bahrain and the region. Alliance Networks provides international connectivity via regional fiber backbone, Data Centre Interconnect (DCI), and cloud connectivity to AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Northstar provides local broadband and data centre services.
• GDNOnlinecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 November 2024Partnership providing free GDNOnline subscriptions to all Northstar Telecom broadband customers (residential and business). GDNOnline is Bahrain's trusted digital news platform offering 24-hour news coverage. The partnership enhances customer digital lifestyle by combining connectivity with news access.
• IO by HFCL (HFCL)coreTechnology or IntegrationNorthstar Telecom is the regional distributor for IO by HFCL, a portfolio of enterprise Wi-Fi access points, managed switches, and AI-powered cloud management platform (IO Canvas). The partnership includes standardization of Wi-Fi infrastructure across business and residential broadband deployments.
• OmnicommsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Omnicomm partner in Bahrain delivering real-time fuel monitoring solutions with up to 99.5% measurement accuracy for fleet operators across logistics, transport, construction, and utilities sectors.
• BNET (Bahrain National Broadband Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationBNET operates Bahrain's national fiber broadband network. Northstar Telecom delivers fiber connectivity using BNET's national infrastructure, providing the same high-quality fiber access as major telecom providers in Bahrain.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications): UAE telecom operator providing fixed broadband, mobile, and enterprise ICT services. Comparable connectivity-plus-managed-services portfolio and serves the same GCC SME/enterprise segment that Northstar targets through regional partnerships.
• Ooredoo: Qatari-headquartered regional telecom operator with fixed broadband, enterprise, and ICT services across the Middle East and North Africa. Comparable as a multi-country fixed-line and enterprise connectivity player in the same GCC ecosystem.

Direct peers

• LightSpeed Communications: Bahrain-based ISP and ICT solutions provider offering fiber broadband, enterprise connectivity, and managed services. Directly competes with Northstar in residential and SME broadband in the same Bahrain market.
• Kalaam Telecom: Bahrain-headquartered licensed operator providing enterprise connectivity, cloud, and managed services across the GCC. Closely comparable as a Bahrain-rooted, regionally-expanding telco serving SMEs and enterprises with managed ICT solutions.
• Etisalcom Bahrain: Bahraini telecom operator delivering enterprise connectivity, cloud, and managed services to SMEs and corporates. Comparable in customer segment (Bahrain SMEs), connectivity-plus-ICT positioning, and B2B sales-led motion.

Broad incumbents

• stc Bahrain: Bahrain operator under the Saudi stc group offering mobile, fiber broadband, and enterprise solutions. Directly comparable customer base and product set, with regional stc-group backing for international connectivity.
• Zain Bahrain: Mobile-led operator in Bahrain with growing fixed and enterprise ICT offerings. Competes for the same SME and enterprise broadband customers and has stronger mobile-bundling leverage.
• Batelco: Bahrain's incumbent telecommunications operator offering fixed broadband, mobile, enterprise, cloud, and wholesale services. Overlaps significantly with Northstar in Bahrain fixed broadband and enterprise connectivity, but operates at national scale with broader portfolio.
• Solutions by stc: Enterprise ICT arm of stc Group serving Saudi and regional enterprises with managed connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity. Comparable in cybersecurity-bundled managed-services go-to-market targeting GCC enterprises.

Emerging players

• Sierra Wireless / Geotab: Global telematics and fleet management platform providers. Comparable in the Startrack / Omnicomm vehicle tracking business Northstar operates in Bahrain and the GCC, representing the global category benchmark for fleet SaaS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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